Dukkha
Five schools of Indian philosophy, compared
What each school says
Advaita Vedanta
According to the philosophy of Advaita, dukkha, or misery, is caused by various factors such as karma (cite: edge_012554) and samskara (cite: edge_012253). Dukkha is also associated with the concept of klesha, which is said to be a result of dukkha (cite: edge_011924). Additionally, dukkha is seen as an inherent aspect of life, with all personal life being considered misery (cite: edge_011910). The wise are said to recognize that all is misery (cite: edge_012508).
Dvaita Vedanta
According to the dvaita school of philosophy, the concept of dukkha, or misery, is caused by various factors such as karma (cite: edge_012283), samskara (cite: edge_012253), and jiva (cite: edge_011910). Dukkha is also qualified as an aspect of the wise (cite: edge_012508) and is related to the concept of klesha (cite: edge_011924). Additionally, dukkha is seen as something that can be ended through moksha, or liberation (cite: edge_010386). Overall, dukkha is viewed as a fundamental aspect of the human experience (cite: edge_012503).
Vishishtadvaita
According to the Vishishtadvaita school of philosophy, dukkha, or misery, is caused by various factors such as karma (cite: edge_012554) and samskara (cite: edge_012253). It is also associated with the concept of jiva, or the psychic self, which is considered to be a source of misery (cite: edge_011910). Additionally, dukkha is seen as a qualified aspect of the wise, with the idea that all is misery to the wise (cite: edge_012508). The ultimate goal of moksha, or liberation, is also related to the cessation of dukkha (cite: edge_010386).
Achintya Bhedabheda
According to the achintya_bhedabheda school of philosophy, dukkha, or misery, is caused by various factors such as karma (cite: edge_012554), samskara (cite: edge_012253), and jiva (cite: edge_011910). Dukkha is also said to be a qualified aspect of the wise (cite: edge_012508) and is closely related to klesha, or aversion (cite: edge_012503). Additionally, the cessation of dukkha is associated with moksha, or liberation (cite: edge_011344). Overall, dukkha is seen as a fundamental aspect of the human experience (cite: edge_012508).
Dvaitadvaita
According to the dvaitadvaita school of philosophy, dukkha, or misery, is caused by various factors such as karma (cite: edge_012554), samskara (cite: edge_012253), and jiva (cite: edge_011910). Dukkha is also associated with the concept of klesha, which is described as a cause of misery (cite: edge_011924) and is characterized by aversion that clusters in misery (cite: edge_012503). Additionally, dukkha is seen as a qualified aspect of the wise (cite: edge_012508) and is related to the concept of moksha, which is the emancipation from pain (cite: edge_011344). Overall, dukkha is a complex concept that is influenced by various factors and is a key aspect of the human experience (cite: edge_011911).
Buddhism (Pali Canon)
In Buddhist philosophy, dukkha is a concept that refers to suffering, which is seen as a fundamental aspect of life (cite: edge_009731). It is caused by various factors, including karma (cite: edge_009118), sensual pleasures (cite: edge_009785), and consciousness (cite: edge_008403). Dukkha is distinct from happiness (cite: edge_008633) and is seen as a precursor to death (cite: edge_010251), but it can also be a motivator for seeking liberation, or moksha (cite: edge_009929) (cite: edge_009809).
Where schools disagree
No direct cross-school contradictions found for this concept in the current data.