Sankhya philosophy was founded by Sage Kapil around 3000BC. It teaches that there is an eternal interaction between spirit (Purusha) and matter (Prakriti). Prakriti consists of three gunas - sattva, rajas, and tamas. Sankhya philosophy believes in dualism between Purusha and Prakriti, with Purusha being the first principle that is uncaused, eternal, transcendent, absolute, and independent, while Prakriti is the second principle that is caused, not eternal, not transcendent, not absolute, and dependent. The goals of Sankhya philosophy include attaining perfection of Purusha through discrimination and