Main features of Vedic philosophy are:
1. In Vedic period, people worship many natural forces. Among them Indra, Mitra, Varuna, Agni, Yama are main. To please them anushthans were done. The creator, preserver and destroyer is one God (Ishwar), Multi-gods and goddesses described in Vedas are living forms of natural forces.
Some gods in Vedas are considered as feelings (Bhavas). Feeling of Shradha, Krodha (Devotion, anger) in man are considered as god and goddesses in Vedas. The basis of Vedic philosophy is, there was no form of gods and goddesses (Nirakar) as these were natural forces.
2. The first mandai of the Rig Veda says that (Ishwar or ultimate truth) is one but intellectuals call it with different names.
3. According to Upnishadas: The all pervasive Brahma in the world and the soul in man are one and the same. The objective of man is to feel this Ekatma. Due to feeling of this Ekatma, person gets permanent bliss or happiness (Sachidananda). This philosophy has given the message of tolerance (Sahishnuta) to all mankind. A system of four Purusharthas is given in Vedic philosophy to elevate man’s spritual and physical life. They are (t) Dharma (it) Artha (Hi) Kama (iv) Moksha.
1. Dharma: Fulfillment of duty and good behaviour
2. Artha: Achieving material prosperity
3. Kama: Achievement of physical pleasure
4. Moksha: To achieve salvation or Mukti by following the path of Karma (deeds), Gyana (knowledge), Bhakti (devotion). The development of man and society is possible by appropriate co-ordination of four Purusharthas.
4. According to Vedic philosophy, rebirth occurs on the basis of Karma (deeds). Hence, by doing good deeds man can make his life best. In Vedic Darshan, Vasudhev Kutumbkam is illustrated. By this a man make free himself from the chains of narrowness and consider whole earth as his family.
5. In Vedic philosophy, inspiration is given to keep the elements of nature like Agni, Jal, Prithvi, Vayu, Aakash pure through Stuti and Yajanas (Yagya).
6. In Upnishadas, thought of balanced or disciplined consumption is illustrated. By following this a person follow his duties keeping him away from greed and attachment. Service of others is Dharma and giving others grief is sin is said in Vedic Darshan. In this way, Vedic philosophy gives inspiration of love, brotherhood, good behaviour, co-operation and co-ordination to whole world.
