Aniruddha

14th century) on which Aniruddha (15th century) wrote a vritti and Vijnanabhikshu (16th century) wrote the Samkhya-pravachana-bhashya (“Commentary on the Samkhya Doctrine”). Among independent works, mention may be made of Tattvasamasa (c. 11th century; “Collection of Truths”).

…and energy predominate (known as Aniruddha). Shankara identified Samkarshana with the individual soul, Pradyumna with mind, and Aniruddha with the ego sense. Furthermore, five powers of God are distinguished: creation, maintenance, destruction, favor, and disfavor. Bhakti is regarded as affection for God and associated with a sense of his majesty.…