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1218:(gross elements). These are the 22 other elements that constitute the basic metaphysics of Samkhya. These elements are divided into two groups: psychic and physical. The psychic elements not only play psychological roles, but also have cosmic functions. Mahat is an example of such an element. In its cosmic form, it is the cause of the 22 elements that evolve from it; in its cognitive form, it is termed 1571: 123: 1286:
Thereafter, influenced by the interactions of eternal time, the supreme sum total of matter called the mahat-tattva became manifested, and in this mahat-tattva the unalloyed goodness, the Supreme Lord, sowed the seeds of universal manifestation out of His own
74:), the five sense capacities, the five action capacities, the five subtle elements, and the five gross elements evolve. These are the 22 other elements that constitute the basic metaphysics of Samkhya. 1222:, or intellect. Each self is in contact with an intellect, buddhi, that stores the mental imprints that the self has gained on account of its experiences in the world. Buddhi has eight forms: virtue ( 64:
begins to evolve when its equilibrium is disturbed, which causes expansion of material energy and matter. In the process of evolution, after mahat emanates, egoity (
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is the first principal of creation and consists of three
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Canto 3, Chapter 5, Verse 27, mahat is described as:
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Index

Sanskrit
romanized
Samkhya
Hinduism
Prakriti
ahamkara
Sanskrit
a series
Hindu philosophy

Orthodox
Samkhya
Yoga
Nyaya
Vaisheshika
MÄ«māį¹ƒsā
Vedanta
Heterodox
Charvaka
Ājīvika
Buddhism
Jainism
AjƱana
Smartist
Advaita
Vaishnavite
Bhedabheda
Vishishtadvaita
Dvaita
Shuddhadvaita

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