What is Darśana (दर्शन)? | Objectives of Indian & Western Philosophy- lecture 1

In this lecture, we begin our journey into Jainism and Comparative Philosophy by understanding the meaning of Darśana (दर्शन) and comparing the objectives and methodologies of Indian and Western Philosophy. This lecture is part of the course "Jainism and Comparative Philosophy" offered by the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences – Jainology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). 📚 In this lecture, you will learn: Meaning of Darśana (Philosophy) Philosophy as the pursuit of true knowledge of reality Objectives of Indian Philosophy Objectives of Western Philosophy Why Indian philosophy emphasizes Samyak Darśana (Right Vision) and Mokṣa (Liberation) Why Western philosophy focuses on logical and scientific inquiry Integrated nature of Indian philosophy vs. specialization in Western philosophy Importance of Samyak Darśana in liberation from karmic bondage This lecture is ideal for UG & PG students, UGC NET/JRF aspirants, UPSC candidates, philosophy enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Indian philosophy and comparative thought. 📖 Course: Jainism and Comparative Philosophy 🏛️ Offered by: Department of Humanities & Social Sciences – Jainology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) 👍 If you enjoyed this lecture, Like, Share, and Subscribe for more content on Jain Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, Comparative Philosophy, Ethics, and Consciousness Studies. Keywords Indian Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Darshana, Philosophy Introduction, Comparative Philosophy, Jainism, Samyak Darshan, Moksha, Indian Knowledge Systems, UGC NET Philosophy, Philosophy Lecture, JAIN University, Jainology Hashtags #IndianPhilosophy #WesternPhilosophy #ComparativePhilosophy #Jainism #Darshana #SamyakDarshan #Moksha #Jainology #JAINUniversity #Philosophy