VP04 - What is Samkhya & Yoga Philosophy?

What is Samkhya & Yoga Philosophy?
This is the second video in the three-part series which talks about 6 Major Orthodox Indian Philosophy.
Part 1- Nyaya and Vaisesika Philosophy
• VP03 - What is Nyaya &...
Part 2- Samkhya & Yoga Philosophy.
• VP04 - What is Samkhya...
Part 3 - Mimamsa & Vedanta
• VP05 - What is Mimamsa...
Each of them covers the basic nature and main features of the philosophy and then provides the answers to the big questions. It concludes with their recommended practice.
Each of them covers the basic nature and main features of the philosophy and then provides the answers to the big questions. It concludes with their recommended practice.
Other videos on Indian Philosophy are
1. What is Indian Philosophy?
Why Indians needed Philosophy and How it is different from Western Philosophy?
• VP01 - What is Indian ...
#Samkhya, #Yoga, #IndianPhilosophy, #Darshana

[@VishwaYoga]

Spelling Correction: Samkhya Founder: Sage Kapila

[@shivkmishra1975]

I have a question. Purush can exist freely then how can root cause be prakriti?

[@fbiagent6336]

@@shivkmishra1975 root cause is rootless, read samkhya sutras.

[@principalashwanik.6895]

The best series on Indian Philosophy so far accessed by me. Thousands of upvotes for clarity and comrehension.

[@kiwicatnip]

This is the simplest, easiest explanation of Sankhya Philosophy that I have heard so far. It helps me further grasp the concepts. Thank you for your detailed but concise explanation.

[@vaughanvaughan3302]

Every teacher should see this. Absolutely brilliant and very gentle in approach thus easier to digest. Thank you. I am so grateful. Blessings

[@archanadwivedi4588]

You are just amazing Prabhu Ji 🙏🙏🙏 first time I'm able to understand sankhya philosophy, thank you so much

[@VishwaYoga]

Thank you 🙏 ji, it’s my pleasure, appreciate your feedback

[@nehrumotiram1941]

Namaste Vishwa ji, thanks for the knowledge,and thanks to Rishi Dayananda Saraswati of the Arya Samaj who had opened the pathway of the true knowledge and gave the clear call of back to the Veda's where the true knowledge emanates.Unfortunately nearly all the KZbin presenters of vedic / Hindu philosophy tries their very best to avoid mentioning Dayananda and the Arya Samaj.

[@pravashsahoo4129]

Respected sir, Pranama. It is very essential discussion on Santaana philosophy. My gratitude to you.

[@talithacumi5]

Excellent! Very well explained indeed. Thank you.

[@lakshmichiran8453]

So much clarity in your presentation.🙏

[@mariMar808]

Such complex concepts, beautifully and clearly explained! Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. Aloha and namaste 🙏

[@spiritualoath7908]

I don't think that shankhya is dulaistic. Because advait vedanta also dissects five seathes and then calls the remaining as non-dual. I think both vedanta and shankhya is same in many ways except theistic approach of vedanta. P.S. Thank you so much sir for your video.

[@alexdetrojan4534]

This is my understanding also.

[@diwakerikshit8753]

Watched again till the end. You have given the philosophy in the later part. Well explained. Thank you.

[@sreenivasareddy8400]

excellent presentation

[@Spiritueli]

Namaste, thank you for this, I am just in my YTT and came across this, I think of great value ...

[@b.z.n.dykerina]

I am so incredibly thankful for this. Taking you for taking the time

[@ThePradeepduhan]

Awesome

[@nirmalbiswas2767]

Great, Sir...

[@khushbumadhu6048]

Nice presentation 👍 sir thank you

[@jean-francoisboily2107]

🙏🙏🙏 just great, so clear. Thanks.

[@VishwaYoga]

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[@YogalifeGlobal]

Beautiful. Liked it so much. - Regards - Pundit Radheshyam Mishra

[@Chiesadilla]

Thank you endlessly for this fantastic video. This series has brought so much clarity in ways I've been seeking!!!

[@LaSraV]

Thank you so much for such a clear explanation of both philosophies as well as how they compare and contrast from each other. Very helpful! I have watched it twice!

[@Samir53355]

Great work

[@cestlavie6542]

Thank You 🌸✨️🔱🌺🐚🪷✨️🌸

[@rishikeshwagh]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

[@jacobsole5455]

Great! Thank you 🙏

[@kavitavettil]

Thank you so much ... very informative and clearly described

[@VishwaYoga]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@Project_Cy]

Thank you for this! Beginners like me appreciate it.

[@JC-dm5zq]

Thank you for your explanation. It’s so clear and I love your gentleness also. Very great content’ namaste!

[@daivashakti]

Crystal clear explanation. Amazing! Thank you!

[@VishwaYoga]

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[@exact1500]

Contribution to the welfare of the society 👏

[@vipulnair5217]

Beautifully and simply explained, thank you.

[@VishwaYoga]

My pleasure 🙏

[@ryanbesler6911]

Thank you so much for such a concise explanation between philosophical views. I will watch again and take notes to work on understanding the nuances and look forward to watching other videos from you. Thank you and happy New Year.

[@Ikissskyable]

Fantastic video! Thank you

[@VishwaYoga]

Ikissskyable thank you

[@ickytips]

love it. thank you 🙏

[@madapuramsrinivas4512]

Thank you very much sir . Good information

[@wahidahere]

thank you very much.

[@pandoreldr4232]

Very clear thank you

[@bandanachoudhary1114]

Very understandable video....it proved very effective to understand both philosophies in a short time

[@bandanachoudhary1114]

But the total number of elements are 25 including spirit (purush)...is it?

[@VishwaYoga]

Yes, but in Samkhya, Prakriti is the cause of everything, Purusha is silent. Like everything came out of mother's womb.

[@nehrumotiram1941]

Atha Ishwara stuthi,prathana,upaasana,Rishi Dayananda gave to the world as our daily prayers.

[@samuelhaokip7449]

Samkhya 8:40

[@gunjanbahl8348]

Thanks for such a good explanation I have already subscribed 🙏🏻

[@corinnerositaaulakh2948]

great presentation, thank you

[@kajalkundu2887]

Thanks Sir...

[@gaganadp9300]

Thanks a lot sir for making these topius very easy 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@foundationtclasses]

Best explanation,love from Kashmir

[@VishwaYoga]

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[@teehee4096]

Samkhya philosophy has helped me out of my spiralling existential crises many a time. I'd also recommend the Absurd and Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus for that purpose

[@pavanikanakala]

Very well explained . Thank you 🙏

[@TheYogaDen]

Dear person reading the comments. If you take away only one thing from this video, let it be this: Ashtanga vinyasa yoga has got nothing to do with Patanjali's teachings. "Yoga", the physical practice of postural poses and breathing techniques would be unrecognisable to Patanjali and most likely frowned upon. All other yoga styles: hot yoga, power yoga, blah, blah, blah are offshoots of Ashtanga vinyasa. Nothing, not a word, from Patanjali can begin to give justification to what has become known as yoga. Yoga that does not deal exclusively with bringing the mind to peace is a cult. Peace.

[@Rachna1]

SUPERB SIR! THANKS A TON..!

[@starmale]

Great Explanation, I am seeing all your Videos. Around minute 20:20 you explain many things of Yoga philosophy (about the creator) that are not in the yoga sutras. In particular i am interested in the points 2. 3. and 4. I always thought that Kaivalya was the separation (the awareness) from the individual Purusha from prakriti, not the union of the individual soul with one Supreme Soul. The union of an individual Purusha with one supreme Purusha it will means that there are not many purushas as Samkhya says if not, Only One Supreme Purusha and one prakriti. More similar to Atman realizing it self as Brhaman. However, I want to know which other books can I read about Yoga Philosophy, because Yoga sutras it can't be the only one book. Thank you from Argentina!

[@VishwaYoga]

Yoga philosophy is based on Samkhya philosophy but it is not exactly the same, that’s why there are differences plus similarities. If you will read Patajali Yoga sutra, you will come across words like - Ishvarparnidhana, Pranava, ever wondered what do they mean or referred to? These words will reveal things for you about creator. First and foremost stage of Kaivalya is Viyoga or separation from Prakriti, which most yoga schools accept, however the true freedom of individual soul comes when that Purusha becomes one (yoga) with Purush-Vishesha. Please keep in mind that different schools of yoga will define the same yogic philosophy slightly differently based on their orientation, like the same way different schools of Vedanta does.However the core philosophy remains the same. Yoga philosophy acts like a bridge which I have talked in other videos. Hope it helps.

[@starmale]

@@VishwaYogaExcellent! Thanks for your reply. One last thing is about books about Yoga Philosophy. Here in Argentina is very difficult find different authors. It is only Yoga Sutras the books that explains the yoga philosophy as out is? Or there are others? Bhagavad Gita or Yoga Vashista also talks about Yoga, but they are also part of Yoga Philosophy or are part of a different Systems? Thanks a lot for helping me to clarified myself.

[@VishwaYoga]

Please watch my videos of Yoga fundamentals, I know it can be confusing because Yoga is a vast system and has many forms and branches, however it will help you to navigate and connect the dots. Patanjali Yoga Sutra is considered as Primary text specially on Raja Yoga. However when you are reading the commentary on it’s sutra it depends on the commentator how he or she has approached it. Simple translation of each sutra won’t help much to go deeper; Yoga Vashista is a Jnana Yoga text, BG dives into Karma Yoga and other forms of yoga. So it is important that we know the scope as same term defines things differently in different context. If you are looking for a detailed commentary on each chapter on PYS, I suggest you to read Pandit Rajmani.

[@maithilybala8953]

Nice explanation. Thank you.

[@madhusudanmourya7255]

Thank you sir you saved my life 🤩

[@miguelzepeda3540]

Hi Vishwa, It surprises me that I reached a very similar idea by reading multiple scientific articles without even knowing about Samkhya or Yoga. I have finally found a philosophy that satisfies my beliefs. Thanks for sharing this information! How can I learn more about this?

[@VishwaYoga]

Miguel Zepeda, question is do you want to learn intellectually, if so then variety of books available, if you want to learn by experiencing it then I suggest start with yogic practices and then philosophy will show you the path and destination as well. Thank you for asking 🙏

[@kiyarasp6314]

You should make more of such content!!

[@RB-jt8jo]

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[@JohnWick-ls7yt]

Well explained

[@nidhiarora5902]

I have a doubt wrt all this since a decade, im seeking a clarity:- the Nature is called Prakriti & Consciousness is called Purusha, similarly Shiva & Shakti. Everyone says that one is feminine, other is masculine energy BUT here’s my confusion: how can consciousness be any one thing? How can Creation/nature be any one thing? Isn’t Consciousness absent of both ? Isn’t Nature both? Isn’t Shiva both ?

[@VishwaYoga]

It’s just for the purpose of explanation for easier understanding, nothing in this creation is 100% masculine or feminine, it is combination of both. So pls do not analyze these explanation in binary. Shiva or Shakti is not separate but always together.

[@nidhiarora5902]

@ i see Is conscientious which is called chetna, is it the masculine energy ?

[@01rakeshkrPandey]

very helpful

[@jessicabarry6600]

Can you please explain why Prakriti (and not Purusha) is considered the root cause of the universe? Because the universe is created when Purusha disturbs Prakriti (gunas), right?

[@VishwaYoga]

Jessica Barry yes you are on right track, as per Samkhya philosophy, Gunas are attributes of prakriti not the purusha, and without Guna this creation can’t exist because that’s what it makes it move. Just for understanding Prakriti is like mother once gets pregnant with guna she becomes the root and carry everything forward.

[@NatanielPereiradosSantos2014]

Thanks

[@chandrabahadurkc7163]

Very nice clearance 😂❤🎉 you made on

[@VishwaYoga]

Thank you 🤗

[@rkgcorp2]

🙏 Beautifully explained!! Is there any hindi version of this video? Best Regards🙏

[@VishwaYoga]

Thank you Manisha. I have not made Hindi version yet.

[@ShubhamSharma-uu5cb]

Thank you sir :) Pranam

[@andresmorelli6196]

Thanks!

[@AdwaitYogaSchool]

Good

[@jainulabideen2306]

Thanks sir

[@chidunarayanan]

If Maharishi Kapila is mentioned in the Bhagavat Gita, then how does one date him to be 700 BCE? So that means Bhagavat Gita was written after 700 BCE and Shri Krishna was born after Siddhartha Gautama?

[@VishwaYoga]

You have a very good question, and yes it appears contradictory to me too. I have come across many such contradictions and have puzzled me. One of the similar interesting story is when Shiva in SatyaYuga talking about Rama to divine mother. But Rama was born in Treta. How is it possible? What masters have answered that these contradictions appears because we think time as in linear way, As you know Vedic system is cyclic in nature, Krishna and Shiva are Kalatit (beyond time) when Krishna refers about Kapila, or Shiva refers about Rama, not necessarily they are mentioning in the relative time what we normal human being bound to think by Māyā. Does this make sense? This is the answer of such contradictions. But If I say in simplest way to answer you , the date I have stated what I have found scholars and masters have used writing their books with commentaries, it is not my creations or blind faith, just stated as I found it :) I know many people get confused with this valid question and get stuck on date. Hope you found other info useful besides the date. Thanks for your question 🙏

[@mymeditationonline8149]

Thanks Vishwa:)

[@SaumyaShiro]

Thanks 🙂

[@stevenponte6655]

If Samkhya is dualisitic i.e. separation from the mind and body, how is it that yoga is about union with mind/body? Or is that an incorrect teaching about yoga?

[@VishwaYoga]

Yes Samkhya is dualistic, that is true and I have stated in this video about duality. But rest of your statements including example is not correct, please watch the video again or ask your teacher. 🙏

[@SriKandarpa]

THANKS :)

[@Gowiththeflow-s9k]

23:56 All pervading and innumerable are contradictory to each other. Innumerable means, each one is seperate from the other, which inturn means one is not pervaded by the other. Thus, it cannot be all pervading! That takes us to advaita!

[@VishwaYoga]

If you consider Param-Atma is all pervading then how come Atma is not all pervading? It will inherit the same essence, E.g. A drop of water from ocean will have the same qualities what ocean has. But it may be a matter of scholarly discussion based on which Vedantic school one reasons with to describe differently. As you might know Yoga acts as the bridge between Samkhya and Vedanta, so a gentle touch will bound to show up.

[@gsethia]

Please correct the spelling of Kapila.

[@VishwaYoga]

Thanks for Noticing it, this typo happened for some reasons :)

[@ashokyadav-up2qk]

I think the 700 BC timeline of Sankya is incorrect

[@VishwaYoga]

Ashok ji, no matter which timeline you choose from whichever source, not everyone will agree to it. I chose the one which looked logical to me. However, The main essence is the knowledge or philosophy, if that adds value to our life.

[@SaumyaShiro]

@@VishwaYoga yes true.

[@adityajad1]

Purusha is not like the father and Prakriti is not the mother, they are PRINCIPLES...it's not he or she...they are IT

[@VishwaYoga]

Thanks for your comment. Please understand that the metaphors & examples are given for easier understanding and explanations for those who may not even know what it is. You may be at different level 🙏

[@VishwaYoga]

@Yoga&Vedas

[@thyhighcomrade2180]

you said a few things backwards.

[@mna5484]

Shri Krishna was born around 3100 BCE then how come Sandya Philosophy is 700 BCE. We need to be very sure of the chronology else confuse people

[@VishwaYoga]

Pls go beyond the linear thinking then there won’t be any confusion.

[@mna5484]

@@VishwaYoga That is not the point. If timelines are not sure then do not quote them. Stick to philosophy which is the core. Don’t succumb to the western ideology which said earth created in 4000 BC and then base our philosophy after this period.

[@diwakerikshit8753]

Please STATE the Philosophy and then get down to details. 1. Is there a universe? 2. Is there a creator God? 3. How did man come into being? 4. Where did consciousness come from? 5. What happens after death? Only AFTER you have given the philosophy deal with details etc. You assume the reader knows the philosophy - and you get into details. ?!

[@VishwaYoga]

@Diwaker ji; thank you for input, any topic can be explained in so many different way. My approach was as what made me curious as what these philosophies are trying to convey and what are their differences and relationship in on these matters, at the same time keep it simple, consistent and to the point. Appreciate you taking time for providing your feedback 🙏

[@diwakerikshit8753]

Vishwa, went through again. This time found it very clear. Thank you.

[@sabindawadi741]

You have to very careful on explaining these things. He says Purusha and Prakriti are objects (3:31). I know words have limitations however, 'Energy' might be the right choice of words. (4:34) He says " Prakriti cannot exist without Purush". Is this true? As far as I know Prakriti cannot manifest into physical without Purusha. But, prakriti is eternally existent.

[@rameshpillai9963]

Kapila , spelling

[@VishwaYoga]

Thanks for finding the mistake, you are correct.

[@satika7729]

r u really starving to have 5+ ads in one lesson?

[@VishwaYoga]

If you are referring to KZbin ads, I hope you know that it is KZbin who decides the number of ads on any given Videos.

[@Gowiththeflow-s9k]

Lot of inadvertent wrong usage of English words. Like Soul for Atma...Soul is not asanga. There are good and bad souls...whereas Atma is pure, divine and Asangaha. Request is directly use only Sanskrity words 🙏

[@VishwaYoga]

Thanks for taking your time to comment. My videos are simplistic explanation for diverse people who are not as scholar or academic as you are :) it is for simple people in simple words. We know many Sanskrit words do not have direct translation in English neither I claim to be scholar of either of the language. If I only use Sanskrit words my purpose to convey it to diverse people will be defeated as many are not aware of Sanskrit term even Indians. So, my intention is NOT to explain into a scholarly or academic way as many times people gets lost in the words and lose the essence of teaching or make it so complicated by getting lost into intellectual pursuits. If it helped even few people to understand the philosophy and its purpose, my goal is achieved. I will appreciate if you share a video on the same with your explanations, I will be happy to watch it :)

[@noxdelyrium]

I think you misunderstand how "soul' is used in English. Its meaning is quite amorphous and not tied to any specific religion or philosophy. Hence, it is perfectly acceptable for soul to mean 'consciousness', 'essence', 'essential nature', 'divine spark', 'divine awareness', 'immaterial body' or any combination of the above, none of which carry any moral connotation. Only in the context of certain religious, particularly Christian, theologies can souls be said to be 'good' or 'bad'.

[@grantlawrence611]

Sounds like the Buddha just borrowed nearly everything from Sankhya philosophy.

[@devkinandanyadav8018]

Prakriti is not nature.....

[@suzanailievska-arsovska6251]

Thanks

[@RB-jt8jo]

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