- Astika systems: Accept the authority of the Vedas (e.g., Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta). - Nastika systems: Reject the authority of the Vedas (e.g., Charvaka, Jainism, Buddhism). - The distinction is not primarily based on belief in God, rebirth, or heaven/hell, as some nastika schools (like Buddhism and Jainism) believe in rebirth and concepts analogous to heaven/ hell, and some astika schools (like Samkhya) are atheistic or non-theistic.
Which one of the following is the distinctive features between a nastika and astika system in India ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2005 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Early Philosophical Literature (e.g., fundamental texts of Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vedanta))
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Answer: C. Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas
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