Charvaka Name Meaning

The name Charvaka is of Indian origin and is derived from the ancient Indian philosophical school of thought called Charvaka or Lokayata.

The Charvaka philosophy, also known as materialism or atheism, originated in ancient India around the 6th century BCE. It rejects the idea of the existence of God, soul, afterlife, and other supernatural concepts. The name Charvaka is associated with this philosophical school that primarily advocates hedonistic materialism, emphasizing pleasure and sensory gratification as the ultimate goals in life.