Samkhya Darshan: Unveiling Your True Nature

About Samkhya Darshan: Unveiling Your True Nature 

Explore the Roots of Yoga Philosophy

This book delves into Samkhya, one of the most ancient Indian philosophies. Considered the foundation for yoga, Samkhya offers a unique perspective on reality and the path to self-realization.

Key Concepts:

• Dualism: Samkhya proposes two eternal realities: Purusha (pure consciousness) and Prakriti (the root cause of creation).
• The Three Gunas: Prakriti is composed of three gunas (qualities) - sattva (harmony), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia) - which influence the creation and experience of the world.
• Understanding Ourselves: Samkhya helps us understand our true nature as pure consciousness (Purusha) distinct from the physical world (Prakriti).

Beyond Theory:

The book explores practical applications of Samkhya philosophy, including:

• Theories of Causation: How the world unfolds from Prakriti.
• Manifestation: The process of creation from the unmanifest to the manifest.
• Bondage and Liberation: How we get caught up in the world and how to achieve liberation.

For Spiritual Seekers:

Samkhya provides a framework for yoga, which serves as the practical path to self-realization. By understanding our true nature, we can achieve liberation from the limitations of the physical world.

What You'll Find:

• Sanskrit Text: The book includes the full Sanskrit text of Ishvara Krishna's Samkhya Karika, a foundational Samkhya text.
• Translation and Commentary: The text is presented with transliteration, translation, and commentary by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, making it accessible to a wider audience.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in yoga philosophy, Indian thought, or the quest for self-understanding.

Bibliographic Details
Title : Samkhya Darshan: Unveiling Your True Nature
Publisher‏ :‎ Yoga Publications Trust/Bihar/Munger/India
Publication Date : 2009
Binding : Paperback
Condition : New, India Print
Website  : https://www.biharyoga.net/yoga-philosophy.php

Language :‎ English
Softcover‏‏ :‎ 126 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9788186336595
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8186336595
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 oz
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.85 inches