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About The Book: The book "Hindu Philosophy, The Sankhya Karika Of Iswara Krishna: An Exposition Of The System Of Kapila" serves as a comprehensive manual elucidating the ancient Hindu philosophical system of Sankhya, as articulated in Iswara Krishna's Sankhya Karika. Authored by John Davies, it meticulously unfolds the fundamental ideas of Sankhya, encompassing the essence of the self, the universe, and their interconnection. The work delves into the metaphysical and epistemological dimensions of Sankhya, probing into concepts like prakriti (nature) and purusha (consciousness), the triad of gunas (qualities), and the significance of perception and cognition in comprehending reality. Moreover, the book explores the practical applications of Sankhya, particularly its relevance to yoga and meditation. About The Author: John Davies (1812-1890) (Cantab) held membership in the Royal Asiatic Society and wrote numerous books. Among them are "Hindu Philosophy, the Sankhya Karika of Iswara Krishna: An Exposition of the System of Kapila," with an appendix on the Nyaya and Vaiseshika System; "The Bhagavad Gita; or, The Sacred Lay"; "The Celtic Element in the Dialectic Words of the Counties of Northampton & Leicester," and more. The Title 'Hindu Philosophy, the Sankhya Karika of Iswara Krishna An Exposition of the System of Kapila with an Appendix on the Nyaya and Vaiseshika Systems written/authored/edited by John Davies', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121259880 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 161 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Regional Studies, Nyaya, Sankhya. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-