prakriti

[ pruhk-ri-tee ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. (in Sankhya philosophy) primal matter or substance from which the physical and mental universe evolves under the influence of purusha.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prakriti¹

From the Sanskrit word prakṛti original nature

Example Sentences

Thus is proved the eternity of prakriti or nature and is also established the doctrine of duality.

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Prakriti therefore has no real existence—her existence is only apparent in the real existence of the soul.

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Sabikalpa means subject to time or change; some link with prakriti or matter remains.

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He is passionately beloved by Prakriti, the beautiful daughter of King Tchandala.

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Purusha is the philosophical term for the Primordial Male, of which Prakriti is the female antithesis.

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