Relativism in the Indian tradition

Relativism in the Indian context is broadly a hermeneutical project because there is no pre-existing philosophy to be identified as such. However, looking more closely, analysis reveals that we can derive both strong and weak forms of relativism in the mainstream philosophies. The diversity in commentarial traditions gives space for “meaning relativism.” Accordingly, the narratives in the Mahābhārata make a compelling case for moral relativism.