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HPI 27 - The Theory of Evolution - Isvarakrsna’s Samkhya-karika

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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The Three Forces of Change in Samkhya

This chapter explores the concept of the three forces of change in Samkhya philosophy - Satva, Rajas, and Tamas. It discusses their influence on the cosmos and individual selves, using analogies such as a rope, waves of the sea, and a lamp to explain their interaction and complexity.

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