Sankhya
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sankhya
First recorded in 1780–90, Sankhya is from the Sanskrit word sāṅkhya
Example Sentences
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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
The Sankhya philosophy of India dispenses completely with gods, holding that the primordial stuff is eternal, but it also holds that souls have a separate existence and are eternal.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
Their inquiries into philosophy, preserved in the Sankhya and the Vedanta systems, were the first systems of true philosophy which the world produced.
From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh
He explains Sankhya philosophy and Yoga philosophy, and lays down the laws of Marriage, the laws of Succession, the rules of Gifts, and the rules of Funeral Rites.
From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh
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 Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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