Philosophy
Prakriti
Prakṛtiप्रकृति· PRAH-kri-teenature, matter
Prakriti is primordial nature or matter in Samkhya-Yoga philosophy — everything that can be observed, including the body and mind.
It is paired with purusha, pure consciousness. Yoga describes discerning the difference between the two — the changing nature of prakriti and the unchanging witness of purusha.
Frequently asked questions
- What is prakriti?
- Primordial nature or matter — the entire changing, observable world, including the body and mind. It is contrasted with purusha, pure consciousness.