Prasavadharmi, Prasava-dharmi: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Samkhya (school of philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Prakrti and purusa in Samkhyakarika an analytical reviewPrasavadharmi (प्रसवधर्मि, “productive”).—The term prasava denotes pariṇāma. That which is of the nature (svabhāva) of transformation (prasava) is called prasavadharmi. Vyakta and avyakta are always pariṇāmī. In the Sāṃkhya texts it is stated that the nature of transformation (prasavadharma) is eternally there in the vyakta and avyakta. Thus, to denote the productivity (pariṇāmaśilatā) of vyakta and avyakta, Vācaspati says there are two types of pariṇāma such as—svarūpa-pariṇāma and virūpa-pariṇāma.
Samkhya (सांख्य, Sāṃkhya) is a dualistic school of Hindu philosophy (astika) and is closeley related to the Yoga school. Samkhya philosophy accepts three pramanas (‘proofs’) only as valid means of gaining knowledge. Another important concept is their theory of evolution, revolving around prakriti (matter) and purusha (consciousness).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dharmi, Prasava.
Starts with: Prasavadharmin.
Ends with: Aprasavadharmi.
Full-text: Aprasavadharmin.
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Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
World Construction (Sāṃkhya and Caraka) < [Chapter 3 - Fundamental Theories]
Cosmology [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 3 - Fundamental Theories]
Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System (by Sasikumar. B)