SANKHYA, The Philosophy of Lord Kapila
This book discusses our existence in this material world, the "fall" of the jiva, as well as intricate details about the process of devotional service that are not explored in other passages.
The explanation of the Sankhya philosophy in the Srimad Bhagavatam encompasses eight of the final chapters of the third canto. In these chapters, Lord Kapila offers an incredibly detailed explanation about the universe, the goal of life, and the process of devotional service, the very means to achieve this goal.
Lord Kapila explains our existence in this material world, as well as details about the process of devotional service that are not explored in other passages. Following the deepness of the teachings, Srila Prabhupada gives some of his most memorable purports, revealing even more details. Apart from the deepness of the knowledge discussed, another striking characteristic of these teachings is the logical way they are transmitted. The topics are discussed with very intricate logic, which makes the explanations incredibly attractive, especially for inquisitive persons who are after answers. However, the fact that so much knowledge is discussed in such a concise way makes most of us go through it merely scratching the surface or licking the bottle without opening it.
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+ Introduction: The false Kapila
+ Chapter 01: The Sankhya Philosophy of Lord Kapila
The philosophy of the real Kapila
+ Chapter 02: Understanding the elements and material creation
Knowledge of the absolute truth
Description of material nature
Manifestation of the mahat-tattva
The creation of material consciousness
The creation of material consciousness from Vāsudeva
The creation of the material elements
The material universes are created
The Lord manifests the Virat-rupa inside each universe
+ Chapter 03: Understanding Material Nature
Uncovering the soul’s eternal nature
Like the sun reflected on the water
Conditioned life: The reflection in the dark room
How the soul enters into the body without leaving the spiritual sky
Releasing the soul from material bondage
+ Chapter 04: Meditation on the Lord
+ Chapter 05: Different categories of devotional service
Practical devotional activities
The devastating effects of time
Time as a manifestation of the Lord
+ Chapter 06: Adverse Fruitive Activities
+ Chapter 07: The suffering of a new birth
The perils of a new birth in the material world
+ Chapter 08: Entanglement in Fruitive Activities
The dangerous path out of material illusion
+ Chapter 09: Devahuti attains perfection
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