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Prasthanatrayi (Sanskrit: , IAST: Prasthnatray), literally, three points of departure, refers to the
three canonical texts of Hindu philosophy, especially of the Vedanta schools. It consists of:
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The Upanishads, known as Upadesha prasthana (injunctive texts), and the ruti prasthna (the starting
point of revelation)
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The Brahma Sutras, known as Nyaya prasthana or Yukti prasthana (logical text) 2.
The Bhagavad Gita, known as Sadhana prasthana (practical text), and the Smriti prasthna (the starting
point of remembered tradition)
3.
The Upanishads consist of twelve or thirteen major texts, with many minor texts. The Bhagavad Gt is part of
the Mahabhrata.The Brahma Stras (also known as the Vednta Stras), systematise the doctrines taught in the
Upanishads and the Gt.
All the founders of the three major schools of Vedanta, viz, Adi Shankara, Ramanujacharya, Nimbarkacharya
and Madhva wrote bhyas (commentaries) on these texts.
^ Vepa, Kosla. The Dhaarmik Traditions (http://books.google.co.in/books?id=Dls3ROqB4iUC&pg=PA112&
dq=Prasthanatrayi&hl=en&sa=X&ei=dIPET8agJtHhrAeu-4zfCQ&ved=0CGMQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&
q=Prasthanatrayi&f=false) . Indic Studies Foundation.
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Vedanta
Hindu philosophy
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