Bridging the Gap Between Western and Indian Concept of Truth

Abstract

This conceptual paper aims to bridge the gap between the Western and Indian perspectives on truth by examining their conceptualisations and theories. The paper explores different theories of truth found in the Western context, including correspondence, pragmatism, coherence, semantic, and deflationary views. Bhagavad Gita is used as a source to understand the Indian perspective where truth is seen as the realization of consciousness and the ultimate reality, encompassing both the moral code and the eternal truth. The paper highlights the similarities and differences between the two understandings of truth and explores the implications of these differences for cross-cultural communication and understanding. It also explores the symbiotic relationship between truth and consciousness.