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The article elaborates the notion of darśana from the point of view of some prominent contemporary Indian academic philosophers. After dealing with the two major misconceptions on the concept of darśana, it proposes an alternative approach towards darśana.
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This term can be equalized with the ability to know what is in future. See Yogasūtra III. 34.
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The method consists of three steps namely śravana (studying the scripture), manana (reflection) and nididhyāsana (contemplation).
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Paramparā and sampradāya can be understood as the traditions or sub-traditions. The different traditions of the Vedānta Darśana can be the example for this case.
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Xavier, C.J. Some Contemporary Views on the Nature of Darśana. J. Indian Counc. Philos. Res. 37, 279–287 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40961-020-00201-x
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