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Line 165: − − ==== Purusha and Prakriti—Compare and Contrast<ref name=":0" /> ==== − The characteristics of Prakriti and Purusha are contrary in nature. − − Purusha is consciousness, while Prakriti is non-consciousness. Purusha is inactive, while Prakriti is active. Purusha is destitute of Guna, while Prakriti is characterised by the three Gunas. Purusha is unchanging, while Prakriti is changing. The knower is Purusha. The known is Prakriti. The knower is the subject or the silent witness. The known is the visible object.
Samkhya Darshana (साङ्ख्यदर्शनम्) (view source)
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Jiva (जीव । a living being) is that state in which Purusha is bonded to Prakriti. This fusion, state the Samkhya scholars, led to the emergence of buddhi (बुद्धि । intellect) and Ahankara (अहङ्कार । ego consciousness).
Jiva (जीव । a living being) is that state in which Purusha is bonded to Prakriti. This fusion, state the Samkhya scholars, led to the emergence of buddhi (बुद्धि । intellect) and Ahankara (अहङ्कार । ego consciousness).
==== Purusha in Different Philosophies ====
==== Purusha in Different Philosophies ====