Abstract

Swami Bawra is the inspiration for this compilation of uniquely penetrating and accessible insights into Samkhya and Yoga. Kapil's Samkhya is the foundation of thought underlying the methods of Yoga. This commentary revives the core philosophy of Samkhya in the ancient search for truth and freedom from suffering. Nature and spirit are distinct, eternally emanating from one source. Nature projects into life as a continuum from causal and subtle energy to gross matter. Spirit or consciousness is an inspiring and integral existence. Suffering ends in one's present life by understanding the eternal relationship of the individual with the source of energy and consciousness.