An Integrated Science of the Absolute
author: Nataraja Guru
edition: 2001, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 1246
ISBN-10: 8124610576
ISBN-13: 9788124610572
Topic: Hindu-philosophy
Kapila: The first-known Samkhya Philosopher
This chapter describes Kapila: The first-known Samkhya Philosopher in the book An Integrated Science of the Absolute. This book deals with the study and translation of the Darsana Mala (Garland of Visions) by Narayana Guru (19th century) which represents an exposition of Upanisadic thought and Mysticism. Nataraja Guru was his direct disciple but also studied Educational Psychology. In this book, he attempts to integrate science with philosophy (Darshana). Narayana Guru was a philosopher, and visionary poet from Kerala who sought to propound the wisdom of Advaita philosophy. This chapter is part of the collection Volume 2. Preliminaries.
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Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System [by Sasikumar. B]
(* 1) cittabhogo manaskarashcarca samkhya vicarana| "vimarsho bhavana caiva vasana ca nigadyate"|| Amarakosha, I.V.3 (* 2) M.G.Jha: The Samkhya-tattva-kaumudi (trans.), Introduction (* 3) arya matiryasya so yam "aryamatih" iti| Sankhyatattvakaumudi 71 (* 4) Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol....
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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
The yoga Shastra itself is based on the Sankhya philosophy of Kapila. His Sankhya Shastra, known as Kapila Shastra also, contains the distinctive yoga of meditation and it creates in you spiritual knowledge removing your ignorance totally. After teaching his mother his Kapila he went to the Ashrama of Pulaha and lived there. (8th Skandha, Devi Bhagavata).Other details regarding Kapila.(i) Kapila was the preceptor of the King of Sindhu. 5th Skandha, Bhagavata)....
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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy. [Full title: A Comparative Study of different Indian Philosophies (d) Darsanas system of Indian Philosophies (3): Samkhya Philosophy] Sage Kapila prescribed the theory of dvaitavada (duality of two opposites: purusa and prakrti). It is considered as one of the oldest philosophies after Vedas, yet most important among all other philosophies. It is originated from the root sam+khya = samyak jnana = A balance of knowledge taking us to a state of equilibrium....
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[An Integrated Science of the Absolute: index]
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[Introduction]
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