Sankhya - The Lens Behind Yoga with Vikram Jeet Singh

April 5 · 51 min · Episode 218 · 37.0 MB

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I sit down with Vikram Jeet Singh to explore Sankhya—the philosophical framework behind yoga—and how it helps us understand the mind, reduce suffering, and cultivate real awareness. It’s a practical, eye-opening conversation on discernment, identity, and seeing clearly.

Episode Highlights:

Sankhya pronunciation clarified
What Sankhya is and why it matters today
Sankhya as philosophy vs. psychological framework
How Sankhya is practiced in real life
Core structure and framework of Sankhya
The goal of Sankhya and ending suffering
Understanding purusha and prakriti
Creating separation between observer and experience
Discernment (viveka) as a core practice
How to build and strengthen discernment
Buddhi vs. ahamkara in decision-making
Samskaras, kleshas, and repeating patterns
Identifying true discernment vs. ego-driven thinking
The gunas and their role in the mind
Real-life application of sattva, rajas, and tamas
Understanding tamasic vs. rajasic tendencies
Strengthening the “viveka muscle”
Creating space between stimulus and response
Reducing inner friction and reactivity
Teaching yoga without Sankhya awareness
Learning Sankhya: teacher vs. self-study
The role of tattvas in understanding reality
Vikram’s book and ways to study with him

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