Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t9.16

v1.c7.s7.t9.16

Thoughts of six orthodox (*astika*) schools (Liupaizhexue) took the leading position in the philosophy history in India. They also have great influence in the thought circle of modern and contemporary India. Particularly, theories of *Vedanta* are still the leading traditional philosophy in the thought circle of modern India.