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About The Book: This book delves into "The Sankhya Karika or Memorial Verses on the Sankhya Philosophy: Also the Bhashya or Commentary of Gaurapada." The decision to publish it separately, independent of the Royal Asiatic Society's Transactions, was influenced by the author's suggestion. The work not only includes the translation of the Sankhya Karika but also encompasses the text and translation of Gaurapada's commentary. Additional elucidations by the author, drawing from Sanskrit scholars like Vachespati Misra and Narayana Tirtha, enhance the work. Acknowledging Professor Lassen's accurate text, the author compares various manuscript copies and references Sankhya Tatwa Kaumudi, Sankhya Chandrika, and Sankhya Pravachana Bhashya. The comprehensive exploration addresses fundamental Sankhya philosophy elements, encompassing existence, consciousness, causation theory, selfhood, and the human life goal. The author's goal is to contribute to understanding Sankhya philosophy, providing a unique perspective into the Indian philosophical tradition. About The Author: Isvara Krishna (c. 350 CE) was an Indian philosopher and author of "Samkhyakarika," providing a foundational account of the universe based on Samkhya philosophy. It outlines the essential teachings of Kapila, as transmitted through Asuri and Pancasikha. This text covers epistemology, metaphysics, and soteriology. Imported and translated into Chinese in the 6th century, it was considered authoritative in Al Biruni's time. Samkhya influenced early Buddhist schools, various forms of Buddhism, Jainism, and serves as the basis for Yoga, Vaishnavism, and Saivism. About The Translators: Henry Thomas Colebrooke (1765–1837), an eminent English orientalist and mathematician, is often hailed as "the first great Sanskrit scholar in Europe." His notable contributions include translating "The Sánkhya Káriká," memorial verses on the Sánkhya Philosophy by Iswara Krishna, along with the commentary of Gaurapada, translated by Ho