In Sānkhya system of Indian thought, _________ is constituted by (or a unity of) three guṇas - sattva, rajas and tamas.
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- Prakṛti
- Puruṣa
- Individual puruṣa
- Both Puruṣa and Prakṛti
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding Sānkhya ontology.
Sānkhya distinguishes between two eternal realities — Puruṣa (consciousness) and Prakṛti (primordial matter).
Step 2: Composition of Prakṛti.
Prakṛti is said to be made up of three guṇas:
Sattva – purity, light, harmony
Rajas – activity, energy
Tamas – inertia, darkness
These guṇas exist in a state of equilibrium in unmanifested Prakṛti.
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