Abstract
This paper introduces some aspects of the Indian philosophy and the spiritual quest, which can be seen as leading to 'ultimate wellbeing' and 'ultimate wellness' for it involves how to live a most meaningful yogic life in full clarity and with respect to all that exists around oneself. Indian spirituality, as depicted in the Vedas and resumed in the Bhagavad -Gita, also embraces and guides as to how to live both a material and spiritual life in parallel and at some point, dropping the material tendency and embracing spiritual enlightenment. Additionally, this paper outlines how Indian spirituality is also unusual in that there are followers of three underlying philosophies of Advaita, Dvaitha and Vishistadvaita that live side by side and these three traditions do not attempt to dominate each other. In this sense, tolerance and harmonious co-existence seem to be the basis of the Indian philosophic system, which also spills over into everyday life.
Highlights
F Indian philosophy and the spiritual quest, which can be well-being: (1), income, (2), healthy life expectancy, (3), seen as leading to 'ultimate wellbeing' and 'ultimate social support, (4), freedom, (5), trust and (6), generosity wellness' for it involves how to live a most meaningful (Helliwell et al, 2018)
The daily experiences in their survey were seem to be the basis of the Indian philosophic system, scored dichotomously with higher scores representing which spills over into everyday life
Yoga, Indian Philosophy wellbeing as seen in Eastern collectivist societies, once again differs from the pronounced individualistic orientation that prevails in the West
Summary
The primary meaning of Veda is Knowledge. Knowledge is of two kinds. Vedas are considered authentic flawless scriptures depicting in maxims and short phrases the significance of life on earth, knowledge of Astronomy, the purpose of human life and the relation of living entities with nature and the universe. They are seen as the way to understand all that is thinkable and imaginable. The Upanishads teach the truth-unknown to the sense organs- regarding living beings (Jivas) the universe (Jagat), and God (Isvara) They describe the nature and attributes of Bhahman, its reality and manifestations, powers and all aspects (Nikhilanada, 2008). The Upanishads deal with the development of individual soul, its evolution and its bondage and its freedom (Nikhilanda,2008)
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