Publisher's Synopsis
The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila is a book written by Bhikshu Vijnana in 1865. This book is a translation of the ancient Hindu text Sankhya Karika, which was written by the sage Kapila. The Sankhya Karika is a foundational text of the Sankhya school of Indian philosophy, which is one of the six classical schools of Hindu philosophy. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the Sankhya philosophy. The first chapter introduces the basic concepts of the philosophy, including the distinction between purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (matter). The second chapter discusses the nature of prakriti in more detail, while the third chapter explores the nature of purusha. The fourth chapter discusses the relationship between purusha and prakriti, and how they interact with each other. The fifth chapter explores the concept of karma, and how it relates to the Sankhya philosophy. The final chapter discusses the ultimate goal of the Sankhya philosophy, which is liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Overall, The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the Sankhya philosophy. It provides readers with a clear understanding of the key concepts and ideas of the philosophy, as well as its relevance to contemporary spiritual and philosophical thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
