GOD'S DISCOURSE IN SAMKYA DARSANA: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS THE AJI SAMKYA TEXT IN BALI

Abstract

This research aims to conduct a comparative study on the discourse of God in Samkya Darsana and the Aji Samkya text in Bali. Samkya Darsana is one of the six philosophical systems of Hinduism that explores the understanding of the cosmos and human beings. The Aji Samkya text is an ancient manuscript containing Samkya teachings in Bali. In this research, we analyze the views on God expressed in both sources. We employ a comparative approach to highlight the similarities and differences between Samkya Darsana and Aji Samkya in the context of the conception of God. The findings of this research provide a deeper understanding of the Samkya perspective on God and how this perspective is reflected in the cultural context of Bali. This study can contribute to our understanding of the plurality of philosophies and beliefs within the Hindu tradition.