Question

Explain the following concept.

Nastik Darshan

Answer 1

1. Nastik Darshan refers to the Jain and the Buddhist schools of thought.
2. In other words, both, the Jain and the Buddhist schools of thought are considered as the 'nastik' schools.
3. Both refuse to accept the authority of the Vedas and the Vedic rituals.
4. Both the schools had followers in large numbers from all strata of society.