Man wants to live forever. This is the starting point of philosophy. Philosophy inquires, investigates and advises man not to be afraid of death. It proclaims that there is an immortal abode, that is, Brahman or Adhiparasakthi, or Atma, that dwells in the chamber of the heart. Philosophy gives the way to attain immortality.
Religion shows the way for the implementation of philosophy.
In explaining the relationship of man to God and the Universe, there are various schools of philosophy. These are the three stages on the way to the Para-Brahman, the Ultimate Truth. These stages are harmoniously arranged in a graded series of spiritual experiences. All three culminate eventually in the Advaitha - Vedantic realization of the Absolute or the Adhiparasakthi or the Transcendental Thirigunatheetha Anandha Brahman. The Substratum behind the Universe and the innumerable souls which are the repository of all knowledge and power.