Please recommend a Samkhya philosophy reading

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#101

The speed of light, gravity, electromagnetism and periodic elements are all changing. The speed of light for instance was thought to be faster at one time than it is today. It was once thought that nothing could travel faster than the speed of light, until recently research shows that subatomic particles like neutronis travel faster. Nothing about material nature is constant. The speed of light could change, gravity, EM could not work could cease to work, period elements could collapse etc.

Scientists very well know that in the practical world scientific laws are only approximation and real experimental data is not always as expected. There are various anomolies that take place even in testing basic ideas like gravity.

In quantum theory such constants like speed of light, gravity, electromagnetism, periodic elements seem to disappear altogether. Hence why physics applies two different theories to understand matter: GR and QM.

#102

I figured as much. However, 2 + 2 still equals 4. Always has, always will.

#103

2+2 = 4 because we made it to work that way as per the 10 based decimal system.

It is a well known fact in mathematics, proven by a man called Godel who discovered “Godel’s theorem of incompleteness” that no mathematical system is complete and proven. So 2+2 = 4 is not 100% absolute.

Nothing in nature is certain. It may appear certain, but the wise know that it not certain. Hence in physics we have something called the uncertainty principle :wink:

#104

Really? Apparently you count yourself among the wise, however your opinion is somewhat inflated.

#105

[QUOTE=Asuri;75235]Really? Apparently you count yourself among the wise, however your opinion is somewhat inflated.[/QUOTE]

I think it is better we not talk. You have not proven yourself capable of having any kind of discussion with somebody without making personal attacks. I have reported this one too.

#106

The yoga police are on the job.

#107

The Bihar School of Yoga publishes an excellent book on Samkhya.

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#108

For a deeper dive into Samkhya, "Samkhya Karika" by Ishvarakrishna is a great starting point with a more traditional approach. Commentaries by Swami Virupakshananda or Gerald Larson add helpful context. These texts go straight into the core of the philosophy without watering it down. You can find most versions on kindle for easy access.