Besides the intricate metaphysical theories
about self, classical Indian thinking focuses
on the nature, possibility and relationship of
our being with the inter-subjective world, and
spiritual meaning of ‘wellbeing’.
The distinct feature of the philosophical
traditions of Indian thinking is its spiritual
openness, by which I mean, not just a liberal
philosophy, but the facility to integrate new
experience and new understanding into an
evolving scheme of ideas all leading and
pointing to self-exploration. The ideal of
spiritual living is given foremost importance.
It is not to say that moral and epistemological
theories, ethical guidelines and practices are
less important in these traditions. But it is to
suggest that all such theories and discussions
are addressed from a spiritual platform where
a discussion on the nature of wellbeing, the
world of experiences and the relationship
between them becomes the final goal of
philosophical pursuit
