MOKSHA AS THE CENTRAL QUESTION OF INDIAN METAPHYSICS: AN EXAMINATION OF DIVERSE SYSTEMS OF THOUGHT

Indian philosophical systems are characterized by their multifaceted and intricate nature, and there is no single, universally accepted issue that encompasses them all. Nevertheless, the concept of Moksha is prevalent across all systems, and its resolution shapes the distinct logic of each system. By conducting an extensive analysis of Moksha in all schools of Indian Philosophy, it is evident that each school offers a unique depiction of Moksha, yet they all point to the same ultimate experience. All schools acknowledge the cycle of birth and death as a consequence of bondage, which leads to continuous suffering. The fundamental principles of various systems can be inferred from their perspective on the essence of Moksha, as their view on Moksha serves as the foundation of their logical framework. Consequently, the problem of Moksha emerges as the central and universal inquiry of Indian metaphysics.