#Sankhya

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॥साङ्ख्यकारिका॥ – Translation

Concise Statement of the Sāṅkya

I am posting the translation of the Sāṅkhyakārikā, a concise statement of the Sāṅkhya Darśana—sort of the Algorithmic school of thought from ancient India. This serves as language practice for me, along with familiarising myself (and hopefully others) with ancient knowledge. I will keep reblogging this post with translated verses added as and when I go through the Sāṅkhyakārikā myself. There are 60 verses. Enjoy!

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Cracks by Jordan Scott (2009)

A soul element thus disguised in outer form, but which reveals itself as soul, dwells in the Sattva [astral] element. A soul element immersed in form, but which is, so to say, entangled in it and cannot emerge from it, dwells in the Tamas- element [physical]; and that in which, more or less, the soul element and its outer expression in form, are, to a certain extent, balanced, dwells in the Rajas-element [etheric]. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas, the three Gunas, pertain to the essential characteristics of what we know as Sankhya philosophy.
 Thus Sankhya is a contemplation of the sheaths of the soul, and Yoga the guidance of the soul to higher and ever higher stages of inner experience. To devote oneself to Yoga means a gradual awakening of the higher forces of the soul so that it experiences something not to be found in everyday life, which opens the door to higher and higher stages of existence.

—Rudolf Steiner, The Bhagavad Gita and the Epistles of St. Paul

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Sankhya revoluciona RH com novo braço de gestão liderado por ex-Sólides

A Sankhya, renomada empresa de gestão empresarial, anunciou a criação de uma nova vertical dedicada ao setor de Recursos Humanos, liderada por Alberto Lopes, ex-executivo da Sólides. Este movimento reforça a estratégia da Sankhya de consolidar sua presença no segmento de RH e ampliar suas soluções para médias empresas, que muitas vezes carecem de sistemas integrados capazes de atender…

[natalieteachesyoga]

An Intro and a Segue from Touching to Hearing; CAN YOU HEAR ME? TURNING TOWARDS THE SOUND OF OUR OWN HEARTS

For those of you first joining us, we have been looking at our yoga practices from the perspective of the classical teachings found in the yoga philosophy and related  texts.  We’ve been using the classical teachings as maps to explore in our asana practice.  The segment we are working on now is a segment on the Indian philosophy of Sankhya. The map of the philosophy is shown below.  It is a map…

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Unlock Eastern Philosophies: How a Child's Questions Reveal 10 Eastern Philosophies

Introduction Does philosophy feel like a locked room, filled with complex ideas only academics can decipher? Terms like Vedanta, Karma, or Taoism might spark curiosity but quickly seem intimidating. Many believe understanding these concepts requires intense study. But what if a simple story could unlock that room, revealing the wisdom within? Join us on such a journey today. We follow Era, a…

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Seeing Jibankrishna’s form within the body is new in world history

 

Visualizing God is individualism and achievement of God is universalism. To achieve God means to become God and this proof will not be borne by the seer but by the human race.

Rabindra Nath Tagore has mentioned, ‘He cannot hide himself. He manifests in all times an ages’ But this is also judicial, and the Vedic sages who have established this truth mentioned it judicially. Such concrete proof was not found anywhere and anytime and for that reason ‘Sankhya’ denied the existence of God.

Keep in your mind, that I am merely a living man. If you term me as Brahma or God, I shall say that you are imposing it. Never support this phenomenon based on past reference and you cannot force me to agree to it. This is completely a new thing.

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The Unity of Purusha and Prakriti: A Journey Through Yoga

I began with a question that often arises when diving into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: “You clarified Savikalpa and Nirvikalpa Samadhi. But what’s Sampragyat and Asampragyat Samadhi of Patanjali?”The terms are seemingly different, yet the experiences they point toward feel similar. It sparked my curiosity: “But why these two types of terms for the same thing?”What I understood is that Patanjali uses…

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Sankhya Parichay by Hirendranath Dutta PDF

Sankhya Parichay by Hirendranath Dutta Bengali PDF. Book Name – Sankhya Parichay, Author – Hirendranath Dutta, Genre – Philosophical Book, Book Pages – 372, Book Format – PDF, PDF Size – 7 MB, Author Hirendranath Dutta wrote the philosophical book Sankhya Parichay. The author of this book has analyzed some important discussions about the main content of Samkhya philosophy. He has continuously…

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Sankhya Philosophy: Understanding the Bhagavad Gita's Teachings on Reality

The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text within the Indian epic Mahabharata, is a profound dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior prince Arjuna. Among the various philosophical perspectives presented in the Gita, the Sankhya philosophy holds a significant place. Sankhya, meaning "enumeration" or "counting," is a school of thought that delves into the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate purpose of life. In this exploration, we will unravel the key tenets of Sankhya philosophy as elucidated in the Bhagavad Gita.

Sankhya Philosophy:

Principles of Prakriti and Purusha: Sankhya philosophy posits the existence of two fundamental entities - Prakriti and Purusha. Prakriti represents the material world, including the physical and mental realms, while Purusha symbolizes the eternal, unchanging essence or consciousness. The interplay between these two principles is central to understanding the dynamics of existence.

Evolution of the Material World: According to Sankhya, Prakriti undergoes constant evolution, giving rise to the myriad forms and phenomena in the universe. The three gunas - sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance) - are inherent qualities of Prakriti that shape the diversity and characteristics of the material world.

The Concept of the Self (Atman): Purusha, on the other hand, is distinct from the changing material world. It is the unchanging, eternal Self or Atman. The individual self, or Jivatman, is considered a fragment of the supreme, universal Purusha. Realizing the distinction between the eternal self and the transient material world is crucial for spiritual awakening.

Pathways to Liberation: Sankhya philosophy in the Bhagavad Gita introduces the concept of self-realization as the path to liberation (moksha). Arjuna is encouraged to discern the difference between the physical body (Prakriti) and the eternal self (Purusha). The practice of discernment, known as viveka, is fundamental in attaining liberation.

Detachment and Action: Sankhya philosophy advocates a path of detached action (karma yoga) as a means to realize the self. By performing one's duties without attachment to the results, an individual can overcome the cycle of birth and death and attain spiritual freedom.

Conclusion:

The Sankhya philosophy in the Bhagavad Gita provides a profound understanding of the nature of reality, the self, and the path to liberation. It encourages individuals to transcend the illusions of the material world, recognize the eternal nature of the self, and engage in actions with a sense of detachment. The teachings of Sankhya philosophy offer timeless wisdom that continues to inspire seekers on the spiritual journey, guiding them toward a deeper comprehension of the self and the ultimate reality. To know more visit us at

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Oh! It's similar to sankhya/samkhya yoga, if I remember correctly ..... It's a deeeeeeep philosophy. Love it 🪷

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Women in Mahabharata - Sujata

She is Uddalaka Aruni's daughter and Shvetaketu's sister. She is married to Uddalaka's favourite student Kahoda.

It is noted that Shvetaketu is young enough that he and Sujata's son Ashtavakra are closer in age.

When Ashtavakra is very young, he is injured in some altercation with Kahoda over a minor disagreement. Later, when Kahoda is imprisoned by Janaka and Vandi at Mithila, Shvetaketu takes Ashtavakra there to try and free his father.

Ashtavakra and Vandi have a very interesting debate, exceeding the limits of pure philosophical debate and eventually ending up at sankhya-based brain teasers, where Ashtavakra is able to defeat Vandi.

Pleased with his son, Kahoda finally helps him find medical help, near the river Madhubila (later renamed to Samaangi).

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The Secret Knowledge—Purusha-Prakriti in the Cosmic Operation

His works, his thoughts have been devised by her, His being is a mirror vast of hers: Active, inspired by her he speaks and moves; His deeds obey her heart’s unspoken demands: Passive, he bears the impacts of the world As if her touches shaping his soul and life: His journey through the days is her sun-march; He runs upon her roads; hers is his course. ||14.4||

A witness and student of her joy and dole, A partner in her evil and her good, He has consented to her passionate ways, He is driven by her sweet and dreadful force. ||14.5|| His sanctioning name initials all her works; His silence is his signature to her deeds; In the execution of her drama’s scheme, In her fancies of the moment and its mood, In the march of this obvious ordinary world Where all is deep and strange to the eyes that see And Nature’s common forms are marvel-wefts, She through his witness sight and motion of might Unrolls the material of her cosmic Act, Her happenings that exalt and smite the soul, Her force that moves, her powers that save and slay, Her Word that in the silence speaks to our hearts, Her silence that transcends the summit Word, Her heights and depths to which our spirit moves, Her events that weave the texture of our lives And all by which we find or lose ourselves, Things sweet and bitter, magnificent and mean, Things terrible and beautiful and divine. ||14.6||

Her empire in the cosmos she has built, He is governed by her subtle and mighty laws. ||14.7|| His consciousness is a babe upon her knees, Her endless space is the playground of his thoughts, His being a field of her vast experiment; She binds to knowledge of the shapes of Time And the creative error of limiting mind And chance that wears the rigid face of fate And her sport of death and pain and Nescience, His changed and struggling immortality. ||14.8||

His soul is a subtle atom in a mass, His substance a material for her works. ||14.9||

His spirit survives amid the death of things, He climbs to eternity through being’s gaps, He is carried by her from Night to deathless Light. ||14.10||

This grand surrender is his free-will’s gift, His pure transcendent force submits to hers. ||14.11||

In this description of the Sankhya metaphysics poetry might look somewhat thin but it holds another plain descriptive charm, charm of bareness; there is another fascination in it, its own well composed beauty, saundarya, its own serene yet tranquil essence, rasa, a deportment that has the quality of bringing wideness of the spirit itself. From a spiritual point of view the description is of the secret knowledge that Aswapati has to have if his concern is dealing with the cosmic issue, this creation opening to the higher possibilities that must enter into it. The Soul is at the back of everything and the job of Nature is to prepare this world, full of anguished mortality, to receive the immortal gifts of greatness, of light and love and sweetness and power and knowledge and joy. Let us read Sri Aurobindo’s Triple Brahman from the Upanishads. (pp. 45-50) ‘Love is a Cosmic Force’ Alex Grey

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2024 Why Practice?

As the new year begins we will  embark on a journey through a leisurely study  of Sankhya philosophy as a tool to enrich our personal  yoga practices.  Sankhya is a philosophy rooted in India. It’s prevalent in the bhakti yogic text of the Bhagavad  Gita.  It’s foundational for the understanding of yoga’s sister discipline – the healing art of Ayurveda.  When I attended teacher training – we had…

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The Different Paths of Devotional Service "The aim of the analytical study of the material world is to find the soul of existence. The soul of the material world is Vishnu, or the Supersoul. Devotional service to the Lord entails service to the Supersoul. One process is to find the root of the tree, and next to water the root. The real student of sankhya philosophy finds the root of the material world, Vishnu, and then, in perfect knowledge, engages himself in the service of the Lord. Therefore, in essence, there is no difference between the two because the aim of both is Vishnu #gita #bhagavadgita #gitaiskcon #krishna #devotion #bhakti #iskcon #vaishnav

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Logon ki sankhya: 169,578

Bhaasha: Hindi-Urdu

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