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24 Cosmic Principles

The document outlines the 24 Sāṅkhya Tattvas, or Cosmic Principles, in their evolutionary order, starting from Prakriti as the primordial nature to the five gross elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Each Tattva is categorized into types such as Primordial Nature, Cosmic Intellect, Sense organs, and Organ of action, detailing their roles and significance in the cosmic framework. Additionally, it mentions Purusha, the unchanging consciousness that observes all Tattvas.

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24 Cosmic Principles

The document outlines the 24 Sāṅkhya Tattvas, or Cosmic Principles, in their evolutionary order, starting from Prakriti as the primordial nature to the five gross elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Each Tattva is categorized into types such as Primordial Nature, Cosmic Intellect, Sense organs, and Organ of action, detailing their roles and significance in the cosmic framework. Additionally, it mentions Purusha, the unchanging consciousness that observes all Tattvas.

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All 24 Sāṅkhya Tattvas (Cosmic Principles) in evolution order:

No. Tattva (Principle) Type / Category Role / Significance

1 Prakriti Primordial Nature Unmanifest, source of all; equilibrium of three gunas.

2 Mahat / Buddhi Cosmic Intellect First manifestation; intellect, wisdom, discrimination.

3 Ahamkara Ego / Self-Identity Sense of “I”; distinguishes self; three types: sattva, rajas, tamas.

4 Manas Mind Coordinates sensory input; link between ego and senses.

5 Śrotra (Ears) Sense organ (Jñānendriya) Perception of sound.

6 Tvak (Skin) Sense organ Perception of touch.

7 Cakṣhu (Eyes) Sense organ Perception of sight.

8 Rasana (Tongue) Sense organ Perception of taste.

9 Ghrāṇa (Nose) Sense organ Perception of smell.

10 Vāk (Speech / Mouth) Organ of action (Karmendriya) Expression and communication.

11 Pāṇi (Hands) Organ of action Grasping and performing actions.

12 Pada (Feet) Organ of action Locomotion / movement.

13 Pāyu (Anus) Organ of action Elimination.

14 Upastha (Genitals) Organ of action Reproduction.

15 Śabda (Sound) Tanmātra (Subtle element) Subtle potential for hearing.

16 Sparsha (Touch) Tanmātra Subtle potential for touch.

17 Rūpa (Form / Sight) Tanmātra Subtle potential for sight.

18 Rasa (Taste) Tanmātra Subtle potential for taste.

19 Gandha (Smell) Tanmātra Subtle potential for smell.

20 Ākāśa (Space / Ether) Mahābhūta (Gross element) Gross element of sound.

21 Vāyu (Air) Mahābhūta Gross element of touch/movement.

22 Tejas / Agni (Fire) Mahābhūta Gross element of form / energy / heat.

23 Jala (Water) Mahābhūta Gross element of taste / fluidity.

24 Pṛthvī (Earth) Mahābhūta Gross element of smell / solidity.

– Purusha (Consciousness) Witness / Self Not counted in 24, but observes all; unchanging awareness.

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