The Samkhya System: A History of the Samkhya Philosophy c11.42

c11.42

The direct connection of the states with nature is shown by the fact that the eight enumerated are those which have already been given as the characteristics of the Sattva and Tamas aspects of intellect. They are performance of duty and the reverse, which lead respectively to a higher place in the next life and to degradation; knowledge, which leads to final release; ignorance, which entails continued bondage; indifference to desire, which helps to loosen the bond between spirit and nature;* desire, which leads to rebirth; divine power, which leads to freedom from obstacles, and the possession of the Siddhis, perfections; and lack of divine power which has the reverse effect.