Summing up the various theories part 2

Commentary (Dalhana): (Continued)
After quoting examples of the six theories Dalhana continues
Jejjata has raised the question " Whether the Six (Swabhava etc.) are the same as 8 forms of Prakriti? or are they different? If they are different then it leads to two possibilities. Are they working together in formation of universe ? or are they independently capable of genesis? After discussing these options Jejjata has summed up that Except for God all others (Nature, Time, Chance, Destiny and Transformation) are manifestations of Prakriti in its 8 forms. ( In Sankhya and Ayurvedic Philosophy Prakriti in its original form converts itself into 8 intermediate forms on contact with Purusha. These are Avyakta, Mahat, Ahankar and five Tanmatras. They then convert into 16 forms which combine to form universe. They are Panchamahabhootas and 11 Indriyas Thus there are Original Prakriti or Avyakta + 7 intermediate forms and 16 observable forms making a total of 24 forms.)
Jejjata says that six theories are different perceptions of the same theory and Prakriti or Nature is the only thing responsible for genesis and Purusha or creator induces Prakriti into genesis.
Gayadasa says that all six together form the universe where Swabhava is the root cause and Other five are precipitating or triggering causes.

Commentary (Vishnu): The current cosmology theory as explained by Dr. Roger Penrose states that "....cyclic cosmology theory is a departure from the Big Bang theory of the universe that is generally perceived to mean that the universe burst in a Big Bang from an infinitesimal point and then expanded. But, according to my observations the universe is not defined by one beginning and end, but goes through an infinite succession of beginnings and endings into the remote future, without a reversal or what is called crunching. It never collapses, it goes on expanding and it's a cycle." 

Read more: Universe came into being before the Big Bang: Penrose - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Universe-came-into-being-before-the-Big-Bang-Penrose/articleshow/7169029.cms#ixzz19H46OKvJ

Prakriti and Purusha Siddhanta as a cosmology theory is gaining more and more support. Cyclical nature of Universe is embedded in Indian psyche and was theorized since Vedic times. Ayurveda accepts it as a given.

The question raised by Jejjata needs to be examined in detail.

Are Swabhava, Kaala,Yadriccha, Niyati and Parinama manifestations of Prakriti? The explanation given by Dalhana is as follows

Swabhava is the manifestation of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas (Three gunas or properties of Prakriti) and their material appearance as Pancha Mahabhootas governed by the natural laws. Thus it is a manifestation of Prakriti.

Niyati or destiny depends upon the previous deeds which in themselves are manifestaions of Rajoguna making it a manifestation of Prakriti.

Time is percived through movements of Sun, Moon and other Celestial bodies: These movements affect Panchamahabhootas to produce the hot and cold situations, Thus it is a manifestation of Rajoguna making it a manifestation of Prakriti. 

Yadriccha is a chance manifestation of Panchamahabhootas  making it a manifestation of Prakriti.

So in Ayurveda Universe is Transformation of Prakriti caused by perturbation on contact with Purusha.

To be continued