Epistemology of Samkhya Philosophy: 1st Type: Pratyaksa (Perception) Aloukik (Perception through the Mind) Loukik (Perception through the External Five Senses) Nirvikalpaka (Indeterminate) – First phase of Perception –Incomplete Perception Savikalpaka (Determinate)- Second phase of Perception –Complete Perception 2nd Type: Sabda (Testimony) Laukika-Sabda : trustable testimony of trustable or knowledgeable person. Vaidik-Sabda : words of Vedas . 3rd Type: Sabda (Testimony) Laukika-Sabda : trustable testimony of trustable or knowledgeable person. Vaidik-Sabda : words of Vedas .