Definitions

1. noun

a Hindu philosophical system that views the universe as consisting of 25 principles (tattvas), including the ultimate reality (purusha) and the material world (prakriti)

“The samkhya philosophy is a complex system that encompasses many different ideas about the nature of reality.”

2. proper noun

one of the six orthodox systems of Hindu philosophy

“The six orthodox systems of Hindu philosophy include Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.”

3. adjective

relating to or denoting the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy

“Samkhya thought has had a significant influence on Indian philosophy.”