The six Dharsanas/systems of Indian thought:

1. Samkhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya
4. Vaiseshika
5. Mimamsa
6. Vedanta

S.No.	Darshana	Sage	Summary
1	Nyaya	Gautama Muni	A school of logic and epistemology that states that nothing is acceptable unless it is in accordance with reason and experience.
2	Vaisheshika	Kanada	A school of metaphysics and atomism that states that all objects in the physical universe are reducible to a finite number of atoms and Brahman is the fundamental force causing consciousness in these atoms.
3	Samkhya	Kapila	A school of dualism and realism that states that everything in reality stems from purusha (self, soul or mind) and prakriti (matter, creative agency, energy).
4	Yoga	Patanjali	A school of discipline and practice that states that the union of purusha and prakriti can be achieved by controlling body, mind and sense organs through various techniques such as meditation, breathing, posture, etc.
5	Mimamsa	Jaimini	A school of exegesis and ritualism that states that the Vedas are the source of valid knowledge and action, and that performing sacrifices and rituals according to the Vedas leads to liberation.
6	Vedanta	Vyasa	A school of monism and idealism that states that the world is unreal and the only reality is Brahman, which is identical to one’s true self or atman.