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# पूर्वमीमांसा Poorva Mimamsa (Jaimini)
 
# पूर्वमीमांसा Poorva Mimamsa (Jaimini)
 
# उत्तरमीमांसा Uttara Mimamsa or वेदान्त Vedanta (Badrayana or Vyasa) 
 
# उत्तरमीमांसा Uttara Mimamsa or वेदान्त Vedanta (Badrayana or Vyasa) 
Samkhya sashtra or Sankhya (Sanskrit: साङ्ख्य शास्त्रम्) is one of the '''Shad Darshanas (six worldviews??)''' or the Veda Upangas. It is most related to the Yoga school of Hinduism, and it was influential on other schools of Indian philosophy.     
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Samkhya sashtra or Sankhya (Sanskrit: साङ्ख्य शास्त्रम्) is one of the '''Shad Darshanas.''' Kapila Muni is the founder of Samkhya Darsana. The word Sankhya means number. The Samkhya system gives an enumeration of the twenty five principles of universe<ref>Swami Sivananda, All About Hinduism, Page 202-216 </ref>.     
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== Detailed Discussion ==
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The Samkhya system discusses an original primordial Tattva or principle called Prakriti, that which evolves or produces or brings forth (Prakaroti) everything else.   
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=== Proofs accepted in Samkhya ===
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प्रत्यक्ष (Pratyaksha, Perception), अनुमान (Anumana, inference) and आप्त वाक्य  (Apta Vakya, right affirmation) are the three Pramanas or proofs in Sankhya system. The Word Apta means fit or right. It is applied to the Vedas or inspired teachers. [[Nyaya Darsana]] has four kinds of proofs: प्रत्यक्ष, अनुमान , उपमान, शब्द.       
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eAe f r)r The°rri- NaiYayikas have four kinds of proofs, teachers. Pr°°gfshtiri. it is applied to the Vedas or ins iPr_trddr:fsea:Cizij: perception, inference, comparison and verbal authority. Th`e mimarnsakas recognise six kinds of proofs. Dual Concept of Purusha and Prakriti The Sankhya system is generally studied next to the Nyaya. It is a beautiful system of philosophy. The western philosophers also have great admiration for this system. It is more categorically dualistic. It denies that anything can be produced out of nothing. It assumes the reality of Purusha and Prakriti, the knowing Self and the objects known. Prakriti and Purusha are Anadi (beginningless) and ,manta (infinite). Non-discrimination between the two is the cause for birth and death. Discrimination between Prakriti and Purusha gives Mukti (salvation). Both Purusha and Prakriti are Sat (real). Purusha is Asanga funattached). He is consciousness, all-pervading and eternal. Prakriti is doer and enjoyer. Souls are countless. Non-acceptance of Isvara or God S The Sankhya system is called Nir-Isvara (Godless) Isv lth",A,It is atheistical. The Sankhyas do not believe. in proacir,ia. The do not accept Isvara (God). The creation in dined by Prakriti has an existence of its own, NruPendent of all connection with the particular sha to which it is united. So the Sankhyas say that   
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inference (Ani ,ffirmation (Apta Vakya) are the three and right the Sankhya system. The WordeAe f r)r The°rri- NaiYayikas have four kinds of proofs, teachers. Pr°°gfshtiri. it is applied to the Vedas or ins iPr_trddr:fsea:Cizij: perception, inference, comparison and verbal authority. Th`e mimarnsakas recognise six kinds of proofs. Dual Concept of Purusha and Prakriti The Sankhya system is generally studied next to the Nyaya. It is a beautiful system of philosophy. The western philosophers also have great admiration for this system. It is more categorically dualistic. It denies that anything can be produced out of nothing. It assumes the reality of Purusha and Prakriti, the knowing Self and the objects known. Prakriti and Purusha are Anadi (beginningless) and ,manta (infinite). Non-discrimination between the two is the cause for birth and death. Discrimination between Prakriti and Purusha gives Mukti (salvation). Both Purusha and Prakriti are Sat (real). Purusha is Asanga funattached). He is consciousness, all-pervading and eternal. Prakriti is doer and enjoyer. Souls are countless. Non-acceptance of Isvara or God S The Sankhya system is called Nir-Isvara (Godless) Isv lth",A,It is atheistical. The Sankhyas do not believe. in proacir,ia. The do not accept Isvara (God). The creation in dined by Prakriti has an existence of its own, NruPendent of all connection with the particular sha to which it is united. So the Sankhyas say that     
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