Sambodhi 2018 Vol 41

Author(s): J B Shah
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

Page 36

Consciousness in Philosophy of Advaita, Visiştādvaita, Dvaita and saivism with synoptic view of other
philosophical traditions
Sushim Dubey
This article present the brief overview of the Philosophy and concept of Soul in the four major philosophical system mainly Advaita, Viśistādvaita, Dvaita, Saivism. In addition to this the concept of consciousness is also briefly explored in other philosophical and religious system eastern and western. Thus the article divided into five section viz. its dealt aforementioned subject matter viz.
Etymological, the word 'conscious' derives from the Latin words 'cum' ("together with') and 'scare' (“knowing'). According to empiricist philosopher John Locke the perception of what passes in a man's own mind. Specifically “Every man being conscious to himself that he thinks; and that which his mind is applied about whilst thinking being the ideas that are there”2. Thus, consciousness depends on the function of the brain has been known from ancient times. Understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms of the consciousness correlations between states of consciousness and functions of the brain are under research among the modern scientists, however detailed
understanding of the neural mechanisms of consciousness has so far still to be 'acidered. Vader das alertness or responsiveness are correlaced with paccers or electrical activity of the brain (brain waves) and is very interesting area for study and research to establish objectivity in the area by scientific methods in lieu of speculative or reflective or meditative methodology of Philosophy.