Metaphysics of Samkhya Philosophy and 25 Elements of Universe


Samkhya don’t accept the concept of GOD (Atheist).

There is No Maya, this World is Real (Realism)

There is a Cause/Reason in every Effect/Work/Result. (Satkaryabad)

Two fundamental elements are  the cause of this universe creation- Prakruti (nature) & Purusha (Soul)

There are 23 Deformities of Prakruti, thus there are Total 25 Elements with Purusha.

Total element of Universe
in
Samkhya Philosophy


    •Purusha-  1
Prakriti-  1
Mahat/Buddhi-  1
Ahankar-  1
Mind-  1
Pancha-Karmendriya-  5
Pancha-Gyanendriya-  5
Pancha-Tanmatra-  5
Pancha-Mahabhuta-  5
Total =    25


Purusha:
Purusha (soul) is Concious but Inactive.
It is the Cause for the Evaluation in Prakrati.
It does not have any pattern, its Nirguna (without properties).
Sankhya believes that there is an entity of independent soul (Purusha) in each living organism.

Prakrati:
It is Active but Unconcious and
Main cause of Universe Creation.
There are 3 Qualities of Prakrati-
Satvas, Rajas and Tamas.
Entity of Prakruti and Purusha is An Axiom (Swat: Sudhya: Nitya)

Mahat (Sence) :
Mahat was Created First by Combination of Prakruti and Purusha.
Meaning of Mahat in Sankhya is - Cosmic Intelligence.

Ahamkar (Ego) :
It is the First bikriti/Parinam of Mahat.
Ahamkaara is Base of Diversity of this Universe,
There are 3 Types Ahamkar-
Satvas Ahamkar, Rajas Ahamkar and Tamas Ahamkar

Pancha-Karmendriya:
Combination of Ahamkaara and Satvas (Satvas Ahamkara).
5 Sensory Organs (Eye, Ear, Nose, Tongue and Skin)
Pancha-Gyanendriya:
5 Execute Organs (Hand, Leg, Speech, Anus and Genital)

Pancha-Tanmatra:
It is originated by Combination of Ahamkaara and Tamas (Tamas Ahamkar).
Shabda(Words), Sparsha (touch), Roopa (appearance), Rasa(delight) and Gandha (Smell).

Pancha-Mahabhuta:
It is originated by Pancha-Tanmatra.
Cosmic Elements- Akash (Space), Vayu (Air) ,Agni (Fire),  Jala (Water) & Pruthvi (Earth). 


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