Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 (iii) Ancient Wisdom 40. Before evolution, Prakriti was in a state of equilibrium (Samyavastha). 41. Just as the milk flows out of the udders of the cow in the mere presene of her calf, in the same way, the whole world evolves from Prakriti by the mere presence of Purusha. 42. Prakriti evolves the world of objects when it comes in contact with Purusha. 43. The Sankhya believes that there are two ultimate realities, namely, Prakriti and Purusha. 44. Prakriti and Purusha come near each other (Sannidhi) but do not interact. 45. By the mere presence of hte Purusha activity starts in Prakriti. 46. Purusha may be compared with a lame person who can see and Prakriti may be compared with a blind person who can walk. Just as the lame and the blind persons cooperate and come out of the forest, in the same way Purusha and Prakriti cooeprate to produce the world. 47. According to the Sankhya philosophy, the essential characteristic of Purusha is consciousness and the essential characteristic of Prakriti is activity. 48. The opening of higher consciousness is the aim of Yoga. 49. Yoga increases the creative capacity of man in all the spheres of life. 50. Yoga is a instrument for removing the obstacles to Brahma-jnana or knowledge of the Supreme Self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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