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 .

1. Epistemology
of
Samkhya Philosophy

3. Sahin Sahari
Asst. Professor (Belda College)
Ex-Asst. Professor of ABS Academy (Post Graduate Dept. of Education.)
Ex-Guest Teacher of WBNSOU(Muragacha Govt. College)
Ex-Guest Teacher of Jonepur High School
B.A (Education). M.A(Education). B.Ed. NET(Education). SET(Education)
Ph. D in Education(Contd..)

4. Epistemology of Samkhya
•Aloukik Praytaksa
•Loukik Praytaksa
•Abito Anumana
•Bito Anumana

5. 1st Type
• Pratyaksa (Perception)
1. Aloukik (Perception through the Mind)
2. Loukik (Perception through the External Five
Senses)
a. Nirvikalpaka (Indeterminate) – First phase of
Perception –Incomplete Perception
b. Savikalpaka (Determinate)- Second phase of
Perception –Complete Perception

6. 2nd Type
• Sabda (Testimony)
1. Laukika-Sabda : trustable testimony of trustable
or knowledgeable person.
2. Vaidik-Sabda : words of Vedas .

7. 3rd Type
• Anumana (Inferences)
1. Abito Anuman - based upon last opportunity
2. Bito Anuman - Positive inferences based upon
knowledgeable person
• Purbabot Anuman- based on old experience
• Samanyoto-Drishto Anuman – based on similarities

8. Sahin Sahari
Asst. Professor (Belda College)
Ex-Asst. Professor of ABS Academy (Post Graduate Dept. of Education.)
Ex-Guest Teacher of WBNSOU(Muragacha Govt. College)
Ex-Guest Teacher of Jonepur High School
B.A (Education). M.A(Education). B.Ed. NET(Education). SET(Education)
Ph. D in Education(Contd..)