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(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.

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