Sankhya Yoga & Indian Cosmology
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10 Fundamental Tenets of Sankhya Philosophy #206
The eternal beauty and depth of the Sankhya philosophy is brought together with directness and clarity in this wisdom chart. The transcendent spirituality which is the Purusha, and the infinite ebb and flow of cosmic materials proceeding from It called Prakriti, evince one of the most complete and fulfilling expressions of Divine Reality ever had. A study of Sankhya Yoga will aid the aspirant in understanding all of Indian philosophy.
3 Bondages & 3 Liberations #212
The usage of key Sanskrit words in the Vedanta philosophy illuminate the life and mind of seekers of Truth. For instance, moksha and samsara, namely freedom and bondage, are both veiled from the gaze and thinking of humanity in general. That is, many do not know they are actually in bondage, and of those who do, they have little idea of the possibility of gaining freedom. This wisdom chart from Lord Kapila’s teachings in Sankhya Yoga make all this perfectly clear by revealing the three types of bondage, along with the three types of freedom. Via such an informative teaching, living beings can discover what binds them, and follow through to select the mode of practice that will set them on the path to freedom.
32 Points of the Immortal Dharma #165
In the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna transmits a wave of dharmic qualities into the eager ears and open heart of Arjuna, informing him in no uncertain terms of what is to be most coveted in this life. Titled the Thirty-two Points of the Immortal Dharma in this wisdom chart, the list covers the full gamut of diverse attainments possible to aspiring mankind. With the Holy Trinity as the backdrop, this dharma art wisdom chart will grace any dwelling and illuminate all atmospheres, revealing all the divine attributes worth seeking along the spiritual pathway.
5 Cosmic Bondages #234
The Atman, the Indivisible, All-pervasive Self in all beings, all things, is ever free of bondage. Since It is beyond mind and thought It never suffers ignorance. Since It is unborn It has no form that lives and dies. Since It is Consciousness Alone It is always transcendent of Nature. Since It is peaceful and blissful by nature It suffers no desires or wants, and since It is actionless It bears no karma. This dharma art wisdom chart makes for an apt and detailed study around these five aspects of maya, alerting the mind to the dangers of life in relativity.
6 Proofs of the Purusha #213
The Purusha, the all-intelligent, self-luminous eternal principle, is master over all of nature, called Prakriti. At least that is the way it should be. If the insentient material principle is taken to be the source of all instead, then the Purusha falls from its rightful status, and bondage occurs, along with suffering. To keep this from happening, the dharma teachings in Sankhya Yoga are transmitted in order to show the soul its own innate divinity, using six undeniable proofs that are both exceedingly powerful and deeply convincing.
6 Ways of Attaining Brahmajnana in Tantra #214
Brahmajnana is select, specific, spiritual wisdom that has to do with Absolute Reality alone. Being a term innate to the Vedanta darshana, Tantra has its own version of it as well. In Tantra, the connection is to The Word and all that It produces. In this wisdom chart, divine forms, insentient principles, worlds or lokas, letters and alphabets, words and their innate meaning and power, and spiritual formulas called mantras, are all accounted for and connected to reveal the Great Secret of pure, conscious Awareness at the foundation of everything.
7 Spheres, 7 Worlds, 7 Chakras, & 5 Koshas #274
In India, philosophical and religious systems of sevens abound, as they do in other religious traditions of the world as well. In this dharma art wisdom chart, several of these systems — including Kundalini’s Seven Chakras system — are put side by side so that easy comparison can be made, facilitating greater understanding and knowledge around each. The five sheaths are also conveniently included, giving them more of a depth of meaning than they usually receive by aligning them cosmologically with the lokas and akashas, and not just with bodies and coverings.
7 Stages of Spiritual Progress in 7 Systems #151
The recurring philosophical phenomena of 7-fold systems of knowledge in India makes for an interesting study for the avid spiritual aspirant. In this dharma art wisdom chart these helpful looks at gradated wisdom are placed side by side for easy study and comparison, offering up clues for the deeper understanding of stages of progress along the spiritual path.
9 Complacencies & 8 Great Accomplishments #205
In a beautiful rendering of key elements of the ancient Sankhya philosophy, much of which is lost to present day humanity, this two-sided teaching gives out the do’s and dont’s of the spiritual pathway in a succinctly effective manner. Complacencies are weights upon spiritual progress, and true to form according to many of the world’s religions, Sankhya Yoga reveals how wealth can be a real bane on the higher goals of meaningful life. On the opposite hand, accomplishments are the joys of inner striving, and those mentioned on this dharmic wisdom chart form an essential list of them.
Akasha — The Five Atmospheres #79
Similar in content and consideration to the principle of time, the principle of space gets treated in a unique way in Indian Cosmology as well. To say the word “akasha” within hearing of India and its religious and philosophical circles is to become swiftly informed as to the various levels of ether that exist within the human mind and soul. Knowing about an ether for every cross-section of living beings, in addition to their
corresponding realms or worlds, i.e., akashas, releases the embodied soul from the limited thinking that the physical universe alone exists, thereby directing it to the “Kingdoms of Heaven within.” In India, to study the subject of space is to find all the hiding places where the transmigrating soul sports, or hides, allowing for the revelation of the timeless, deathless Soul that underlies all such activity.
Appearance of the Puryastaka Body #261
A teaching that was utilized in the times of both Lord Vasishtha and Sri Krishna, the 8-fold body was taught about less in terms of false superimposition of name and form over the Formless Brahman at that time, but more related to how the Lord takes up the 5 senses and the physical form for expression, then abandons it when the play is over. All the while, beings do not see the Lord (Consciousness) as He comes and goes among the multitude of 8-fold forms on earth—like bees visiting and departing various kinds of flowers growing in vast and colorful fields.
Astika & Nastika #238
For every serious student of Indian dharma and philosophy, it is needful to know the difference between orthodox and nonorthodox systems of religion and practice. The orthodox base their authority upon the Vedas, making them prominent in the Indian mind, but the nonorthodox systems are no less effective and powerful, making them especially appealing as well. This dharma chart reveals and places the main darshanas in their respective categories, and also shows their special characteristics.