With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, cons...
(All the six schools believe in the law of Karma, rebirth and attainment of Moksha Liberation as the highest goal of human struggle. Yoga presents a practical path for the realization of the self-whereas the Samkhya emphasizes the attainment of knowledge of self by means of concentration and meditation.)
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With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, cons...
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The Sankhya school of philosophy is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. It was founded by Kapila Muni, who is considered to be the first philosopher in India.
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul:
This statement is correct. The Sankhya school does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul. According to Sankhya, the individual self or soul (known as purusha) is distinct from the material world (known as prakriti). The purusha is eternal and does not undergo any kind of rebirth or transmigration.
Sankhya believes that the material world is composed of twenty-five elements, including the five gross elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether), the five subtle elements (smell, taste, color, touch, and sound), and the mind, intellect, ego, and the five sense organs. These elements interact with each other to create the various experiences of the individual, but the purusha remains separate and unaffected by these interactions.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent:
This statement is also correct. According to Sankhya, liberation (moksha) is attained through self-knowledge or the realization of the true nature of the self. Sankhya holds that the individual self is pure consciousness and is distinct from the material world. By understanding the true nature of the self and recognizing its separateness from the material world, one can attain liberation.
Sankhya emphasizes the importance of self-realization through knowledge and contemplation. It does not believe in any external agent or influence that can bring about liberation. The path to liberation in Sankhya is through self-discipline, introspection, and the cultivation of knowledge.
In conclusion, both statements are correct. The Sankhya school of philosophy does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul and holds that self-knowledge is the key to liberation, without any external agent or influence.
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