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Samkhya: The Philosophy of Dualism

Samkhya, perhaps the most ancient school of Indian philosophy, serves as the cornerstone for many spiritual systems-including yoga. This dualistic philosophy divides reality into two basic aspects: Purusha, meaning “consciousness,” and Prakriti, meaning “matter” or “nature.” Samkhya defines Purusha as the passive, unchanging observer of nature, while it defines Prakriti as the moving, creative force […]Read More

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Nyaya Philosophy: How Deep Thinking and Realism Thrived in Ancient

Nyaya, a system developed to facilitate reasoning among the six systems of the Indian philosophy finds a place of pride in the Indian history. Also known as the ‘school of reasoning’, it deals primarily with the principles of logic, epistemology and realism which eventually formed the essential foundations of systematic investigation and controversy in Indian […]Read More