Sarvadarsana Samgraha

“Sarvadarsana Samgraha” by E.B. Cowell and A.E. Gough is an English translation and scholarly analysis of a classical Sanskrit text that provides an overview of the various philosophical systems (darshanas) prevalent in India. Originally composed by the 14th-century scholar Madhava Acharya, the “Sarvadarsana Samgraha” serves as a comprehensive compendium of Indian philosophical thought.

Key Features:
1. Comprehensive Overview of Indian Philosophical Systems:

The book offers a detailed examination of sixteen different philosophical systems, ranging from orthodox (Astika) to heterodox (Nastika) schools of thought.
Orthodox systems include Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, and Vedanta.