prakriti
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- noun
- /prɑːˈkɪrɪti/
- Specialized
- In Indian philosophy, prakriti refers to the natural world that exists independently from our consciousness.
Examples
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In the practice, however, we gain an increasing level of control of our senses and of the mind until, in a state of pratyahara, we become capable of reversing the flow of prana, sending it back inward, where we can see the distinction between purusha and prakriti, and become, as Tim said, "like Shiva watching the dance of Pavarti."
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The teachings highlight how prakriti encompasses everything material, distinguishing it from spiritual experiences.
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Gul karna prakriti hai, man Lena sanskriti hai or sudhar Lena pragati. Progressive life is to accept
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Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of understanding one's prakriti to maintain health and well-being.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prakriti comes from Sanskrit and literally suggests 'that which is made' or the 'original form', so it names the natural, material world as separate from spirit or consciousness. That is why philosophers use prakriti to talk about matter, nature, and the parts of reality you can see and feel.