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with it. However, the Purusha remains uninvolved as it is "Kutastha", which literally means "remaining at the top."
(5) Since Purusha is in association with Prakriti it thinks that he is involved in the changes caused to Prakriti. THis thinking is bondage and is the result of "Avidya" i.e. ignorance resulting in its endless migration from one life to another.
(6)
This Avidya can be removed by the training of mind, when ultimately on account of its dissociation from Prakriti, Purusha attains
"Kaivalya"- pure knowledge.
(7)
Sankhya prescribeds a process by which mind's activity can be stilled and put to rest. After Patanjali's Yoga joined Sankhya a very systematic process is prescribed showing how to control mind's activities.
(8)
Gunas:
(1) Satwa: It means that which exists in perfection causing bliss and happiness in the state of equilibrium.
(2)
Rajas: When the mind is active,
feverish and restless causing the loss of equilibrium
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