Dharshan Shastra

Gautam composed the Nyaya frame,

Logic and proof its noble aim;

Perception, inference, texts, decree,

Guide souls to truth and clarity. [1]

Kanada wrote of atoms small,

Substance and quality bind them all;

Six categories define the way,

The world of parts in grand display. [2]

Ishwar Krishna the Karika made,

Twenty‑five truths in order laid;

Prakriti, Purush, bound yet free,

Discernment grants final liberty. [3]

Patanjali taught the yogic art,

Eightfold steps to still the heart;

Restraint and focus the mind renew,

Union with Self revealed as true. [4]

Badarayana set the creed,

Vedanta’s truths for souls in need;

Threads of Upanishads aligned,

The Brahman path by reason defined. [5]

Jaimini wrote the Mimansa way,

Ritual law in strict array;

Duty and rites the dharma keep,

Sacred commands through ages deep. [6]

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