Samkhya Karikas (Part 5) - Edwin Bryant

Welcome to our continued exploration of the Sāṃkhya Kārikā, presented by the distinguished scholar Edwin Bryant! In this session, we dive into verses XXX-XLII of this foundational text, delving deeper into the philosophical and metaphysical insights of the Sāṃkhya school, one of the six classical Indian philosophies.
In this lecture, Edwin Bryant covers:
• The concept of bondage and the factors that contribute to human suffering (Verses XXX-XXXI).
• The means to overcome ignorance (Avidya) and achieve true knowledge (Verses XXXII-XXXIII).
• The role of discernment (Viveka) and detachment (Vairagya) in attaining liberation (Verses XXXIV-XXXV).
• The interplay of the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) in the manifestation of the physical and mental world (Verses XXXVI-XXXVII).
• The understanding of liberation (Kaivalya) and the cessation of the cycle of birth and death (Verses XXXVIII-XLII).
Join us as we unravel these profound teachings, gaining a deeper understanding of the Sāṃkhya system's metaphysical and epistemological insights through the expert guidance of Edwin Bryant.
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📚 Recommended Reading:
Sāṃkhya Kārikā by Ishvara Krishna
Commentaries on the Sāṃkhya Kārikā
Works by Edwin Bryant on Indian Philosophy
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