sankhya

Meanings

• Noun

  A system of Indian philosophy based on the teachings of the ancient sage Kapila. It is one of the six major philosophies of Hinduism.

  - "Sankhya philosophy emphasizes the duality of purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (matter)."
  - "The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of sankhya and yoga philosophies."

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Variants

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Sankhya

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Etymology

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From the Sanskrit word 'sankhya' meaning 'number' or 'count'.

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Trivia

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1. Sankhya philosophy was the first Indian philosophy to be systematically presented in a text called the 'Sankhya-Karika'.

2. The sage Kapila, the founder of sankhya philosophy, is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

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1. Yoga: Sankhya and yoga are often studied together as they complement each other. While sankhya explains the nature of reality, yoga provides the practical means to attain liberation.

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Sankhya philosophy has influenced Indian art, literature, and music, particularly in the depiction of the duality of consciousness and matter. It has also been studied in depth by scholars of comparative religion and philosophy.

How to Memorize "sankhya"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (matter) as two distinct yet interconnected entities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'sankhya' with the idea of 'counting' or 'enumerating' the various aspects of reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-O-N-T-E-N-T: Consciousness (purusha), Objects (prakriti), Nature, Transformation, Evolution, and Non-dual Brahman.

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