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About The Book: This book explores a Lecture on the Sánkhya Philosophy, focusing on the Tattwa Samása text. It delves into the twenty-five Principles, including the essential elements such as, the Undiserete, Intellect, Self-consciousness, the five Subtle Elements, and the sixteen Productions. It examines the operation of these Principles, detailing Development, Reabsorption, Bondage, and Liberation. Additionally, it discusses the Sankhya theory of Evidence, which encompasses Perception, Inference, and Testimony. About The Author: Kapila, also known as Cakradhanus, is a revered sage in Hindu tradition, credited as the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy. Born to sage Kardama and Devahuti, he's considered a Vedic sage and is believed to have lived around the 6th or 7th century BCE. Some texts describe him as an incarnation of Vishnu. His influence on Buddhism is widely studied. Many Hindu and Jain figures, pilgrimage sites, and even a variety of cow are named after him. Kapila's teachings, particularly his Samkhya-sutra, have left a lasting impact on Hindu philosophy, emphasizing principles like non-violence. James Robert Ballantyne (1813–1864) was a Scottish Orientalist, teaching Persian, Hindi, and Arabic at the Scottish Naval and Military Academy. Later, he became superintendent of Sanskrit College in Varanasi and published key works on Indian grammar, broadening European scholarly access. The Title 'A Lecture on the Sánkhya Philosophy: Embracing the Text of the Tattwa Samása written/authored/edited by Kapila, James Robert Ballantyne', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362082619 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 72 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History of Ideas, History & Surveys, Society & Culture. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: