Samkhya: An Ancient Science of Nature and the Human Soul

Samkhya: An Ancient Science of Nature and the Human Soul (Existence - Consciousness - Bliss) The founder of Samkhya, Kapila, is mentioned in the Vedas as an already legendary figure, as the ‘first-born sage’ (rshi). Therefore, this teaching that has been handed down to us, as Samkhya is only a remnant of the oldest system of knowledge in the world. It's roots go back to the pre-Vedic age, likewise for yoga, which originated from Samkhya. Yoga is the practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of Samkhya.

Much of Indian philosophy is based on concepts found in Samkhya. Samkhya is the first fundamental ontology: the science of being and cognition. The basis of Samkhya lies in differentiating Purusha and Prakrti, that is, the human soul and nature, respectively. It is the oldest and clearest differentiation of consciousness.

This book not only presents the teachings of classical Samkhya, but also attempts to reconstruct Samkhya in its modern form, factoring in the contributio