Sankhya

American

[sahng-kyuh] / ˈsɑŋ kjə /

Or Samkhya

noun

one of the six leading systems of Hindu philosophy, stressing the reality and duality of spirit and matter.

Sankhya British

/ ˈsæŋkjə /

noun

one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, teaching an eternal interaction of spirit and matter

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Etymology

Origin of Sankhya

First recorded in 1780–90, Sankhya is from the Sanskrit word sāṅkhya

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Sankhya

Yoga and Sankhya schools of philosophy of the Indian tradition are similar to Buddhist way in this regard.

From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2017

There is nothing in them that could not be reconciled with those of the Vedanta, and they are especially closely akin to the Sankhya system.

From India, Old and New by Sir Valentine Chirol

The evidences of Yoga are addressed to the direct ken of the senses; those of Sankhya are based on the scriptures.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

This much O king, is an account of the Sankhya philosophy.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

I have now told thee every thing about the Sankhya System truly.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

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