{"product_id":"decoding-existence-understanding-life-through-sankhya-and-yoga","title":"Decoding Existence: Understanding Life Through Sankhya and Yoga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern life has given us unprecedented comfort and information, yet anxiety, confusion, dissatisfaction, and the search for meaning continue to define the human experience. Decoding Existence explores why this happens by introducing readers to one of the world's oldest and most systematic models of reality: Sankhya Darshan, complemented by the practical discipline of Yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than offering motivational advice or spiritual clichés, the book presents a logical framework for understanding how experience arises, why suffering persists, and how clarity can be cultivated. Beginning with the universal questions of identity and existence, it gradually unfolds the core principles of Sankhya, including the twenty-five tattvas, the three gunas, the subtle body, the instruments of knowledge, and the distinction between Purusha and Prakriti. It then moves into Patanjali's Yoga, explaining the nature of the mind, the five kleshas, the eight limbs of yoga, meditation, and liberation in language that is clear, practical, and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on classical sources while using contemporary examples, the book translates profound philosophical ideas into insights that readers can immediately apply in their personal and professional lives. It is written for general readers, students, educators, professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the nature of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecoding Existence is a bridge between ancient Indian wisdom and the modern world, inviting readers to move beyond information toward genuine self-understanding and lasting inner clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlendra Rana is an author, IT professional, educator, and lifelong student of Indian philosophy. With more than fourteen years of experience working in the IT sector and twelve years of experience teaching English grammar, communication, and personality development, he has dedicated his career to making complex subjects simple, practical, and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis journey from the corporate world to education and philosophy inspired him to explore the deeper questions of human existence. Through years of studying Sankhya, Yoga, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, he developed a passion for presenting India's philosophical heritage in a way that resonates with modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecoding Existence reflects this vision. It is an accessible exploration of Sankhya and Yoga philosophy that connects ancient wisdom with contemporary life, helping readers understand the mind, suffering, consciousness, and the path to inner freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502373179629,"sku":null,"price":297.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/3520\/2029\/files\/1shopifyfrontcover_a21cc3c5-f0ef-488c-9d86-045a857bfc0b.jpg?v=1787055151","url":"https:\/\/classicshelf.in\/products\/decoding-existence-understanding-life-through-sankhya-and-yoga","provider":"Classic Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}