The Schools of thought.

Most of the time, the definition of Spirituality is the absence of "religious" beliefs. The Indian scriptures have an appropriate method for one to be both spiritual and religious (and not superstitious). Not abiding by specific rules and regulations of any religion/Verna one belongs to does not make one spiritual. It means you are not religious. And if someone still believes in the law of Karma or the universe, then there will be more questions about the law and the universe at some point.?

The Bhagavat Gita is divided into three parts. The eighteen chapters of this Scared text are designed on these three lifestyle principles for anyone to follow and apply. Such as Karma Yoga, Upasana Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Bhagavat Gita, also called the Mokha Shastra, is a text that helps us identify our full potential and free us from all the bondages.

The essence of Veda's can be found in Bhagavat Gita; hence, studying both gives us a good sense of Indian scriptures. However, there are more Puranas, Upanishads, Smritis, Sruti's and much more texts under each of the philosophies or schools of thought.?

Schools of Thought:

The six primary systems of thought are Vedanta, Samkhya, Naya, Vanshika, , Uttar and Poorva Mimansa. Each one could have been only religion in itself. The Samkhya and Vedanta philosophy has many similarities. Each of these philosophies has an exclusive thought and spiritual understanding called Darshan. There are many prescribed paths or systematic approaches to learning these texts. However, the enquiry is the basis of all, starting with us asking these questions.?

In the vastness of the Yoga Shastra, one may want to understand the "what is the body?" That is when one will explore more about five koshas, Kanchanbhoota, Prana, Pranayama, Pranayama Vidya and so on.?

Spirality and Religious:

The Vedas reveal the final truth for enlightenment, but the system or teaching methodology is through questioning and debating. The method of "enquiry", which means questioning, has been encouraged since Vedic times. Such enquiry into "truth" is called a Jnana Yoga (Yoga of Knowledge or Union of knowledge), where the seeker is encouraged to ask as many questions as possible. The seeker may or may not be a religious practitioner. While being a Vedanta follower, one can continue to be religious or do away with all the religious rituals. The choice and the freedom are for the seeker.?

If you are a practising Hindu or from any other religion, you must have heard about all these texts and their importance. They cover many aspects of human life, from psychological upliftment, self-motivation, goal setting, handling grief,?and the importance of Mental health, to name a few. But what we usually miss is the teachings each of these texts carries.?

The theories mentioned in all our scriptures are not speculative but experiential ones. These theories deal with the body, mind, emotions, expression, and behaviour. At a particular stage, it may look speculative, as one many have not experienced such dimensions in they mind or body. Someone is experiencing this, and then the teachings follow, and The Bhagavat Gita is the most prominent example.?

Hence the lessons and teachings from The Gita and Veda's may look very new as a concept, but when one applies them in life, one will realise how uncomplicated our minds can become.?