Kapila
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Kapila (Sanskrit: कपिल), also referred to as Cakradhanus,[2] is a sage in Hindu tradition. According to Bhagavata Purana, he is the son of the sage Kardama and Devahuti, the daughter of the Svayambhuva Manu.[3] Kardama had nine daughters, who were very learned and went ahead to marry Marici, as well as other great sages. When he came of age, Kapila is most well-known as the founder of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.[4][5] Kapila of Samkhya fame is considered a Vedic sage,[5][6] estimated to have lived in the 6th-century BCE,[7] or the 7th-century BCE.[8]^ His influence on Buddha and Buddhism have long been the subject of scholarly studies.[9][10]
Kapila | |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Spouse | Dhriti [1] |
Parent(s) | Devahuti (mother), Kardama (father) |
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Philosophy | Samkhya |
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According to the Brahmanda Purana, Kapila is described as an incarnation of Vishnu: "Bhagavān Nārāyaṇa will protect us all. The Lord of the universe has now been born in the world as Kapilācārya."[2]
Many historic personalities in Hinduism and Jainism, mythical figures, pilgrimage sites in Indian religion, as well as an ancient variety of cow, are named after Kapila, or share his name.[8][11][12]