− | It is to be noted that five of the six darshana shastras, namely Saankhya, Vaiseshika, Nyaya, Mimaamsa (purva and uttara) and Yoga are deeply rooted on vedic principles, hence called Astika darshanas. Charvaka or lokayuta is the only darshana which does not accept vedas as pramanas, hence called as Nastika darshana. The newer philosophies of Buddha and Jaina which do not have a base on vedic texts, are Nastika in nature. | + | It is to be noted that five of the six darshana shastras, namely Saankhya, Vaiseshika, Nyaya, Mimaamsa (purva and uttara) and Yoga are deeply rooted on vedic principles, hence called Astika darshanas. Charvaka or lokayuta is the only darshana which does not accept vedas as pramanas, hence called as Nastika darshana. |