Philosophy: Eastern Philosophy: Indian Philosophy: Schools: Samkhya-Yoga

Dedicated to the scholarly research into the philosophy of Patanjala Yoga. Ongoing translation of Yoga-sutras of Patanjali with many classical commentaries including Yoga-bhasya of Vyasa, Tattva-vaisaradi of Vacaspati Misra, Yoga-varttika of Vijnana Bhiksu, Raja-martanda of Bhojaraja, etc.

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Dr. Ballantyne's translation of the Samkhya Sutra of Kapila, edited by Nimish Shah.

Features an article outlining the Samkhya metaphysics and traces its history from the Upanishadic period to the 15th century.

Earliest book on Samkhya (around 3 AD), Samkhya Karika, authored by Ishvarakrishna.

Based on Worthington's 'A History of Yoga' (1982), the brief article explains the Samkhya premise on Prakriti and the Gunas.

Provides information on the Samkhya distinction of Prakriti and Purusha, and insights into how Prakriti exists for the liberation of Purusha

Lord Krishna's advice to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita to follow the path of Samkhya-Yoga.

English translation of chapter VI on Samkhya Yoga from the Bhagavad Gita by Srila Prabhupada.

Brief history of the Samkhya Yoga movement from its creation until its demise, a period covering about 2500 years.