Charvaka Philosophy story and History / Lokayata School

There is no world other than this world;
There is no heaven and no hell;
The realm of religions and Gods,
are fabricated by stupid imposters.
While life is yours, live with joy;
as No one can escape Death's searching eye:
When once your body is burnt,
How can you ever again return?
These were the words of the Charvakas, a major materialistic philosophy of ancient India. This was one of the oldest non-Vedic and non-Dharmic schools. According to them, there is no life after death. The only life we have in this world is not permanent and therefore this life itself should be enjoyed completely. The attainment of sensual pleasure and wealth should be the only goal of a man.

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