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The world is evolved with its different elements when the equilibrium in Prakrti  is disturbed. The countless Purushas exert a mechanical force on Prakrti  which distracts the equipoise of Prakrti  and produces a movement. Then the evolution of the universe starts.<ref name=":0" />

The world is evolved with its different elements when the equilibrium in Prakrti  is disturbed. The countless Purushas exert a mechanical force on Prakrti  which distracts the equipoise of Prakrti  and produces a movement. Then the evolution of the universe starts.<ref name=":0" />

==== The process of Evolution ====

==== The process of Evolution ====

[[File:Samkhya_Siddhantam.jpg|border|right|frameless|652x652px|link=http://dharmawiki.org/index.php/File:Samkhya_Siddhantam.jpg]]Prakrti  is the root of the universe. Prakrti  is both the material and the efficient cause of the universe. Prakrti  evolves under the influence of Purusha. Mahat or Intellect, is the first product of the evolution of Prakrti . Ahankara arises after Buddhi. Mind is born of Ahankara. It carries out the orders of the will through the organs of action (Karmendriyas). It reflects and doubts (Sankalpa-Vikalpa). It synthesises the sense data into percepts. The mind takes part in both perception and action. There is no separate Prana Tattva in the Samkhya system. The Vedanta has a separate Prana Tattva. In the Samkhya system, mind, with the organs, produces the five vital airs. Prana is a modification of the senses. It does not subsist in their absence.   

[[File:Samkhya.PNG|frame|720x720px|Courtesy : Dr. K. Varalakshmi, Deputy Director, Sanskrit Academy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India]]

Prakrti  is the root of the universe. Prakrti  is both the material and the efficient cause of the universe. Prakrti  evolves under the influence of Purusha. Mahat or Intellect, is the first product of the evolution of Prakrti . Ahankara arises after Buddhi. Mind is born of Ahankara. It carries out the orders of the will through the organs of action (Karmendriyas). It reflects and doubts (Sankalpa-Vikalpa). It synthesises the sense data into percepts. The mind takes part in both perception and action. There is no separate Prana Tattva in the Samkhya system. The Vedanta has a separate Prana Tattva. In the Samkhya system, mind, with the organs, produces the five vital airs. Prana is a modification of the senses. It does not subsist in their absence.   

The course of evolution is as follows.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />

The course of evolution is as follows.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />