Anumana Pramana, One of Source of Correct Cognition in Indian Philosophy and Ayurevda
Anumana Pramana, One of Source of Correct Cognition in Indian Philosophy and Ayurevda
*Dr. Chaitrika Prakash, PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, DGM Ayurveda Medical College, Gadag
Prof. (Dr.) S.N. Belavadi, HOD, PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, DGM Ayurveda Medical College, Gadag
*Corresponding Author: [email protected]
Received: 20-9-2019 Accepted: 8-01-2020 Published: 15-02-2020
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/N5FQZ
Abstract: Background: Anumana or inference is taken as an importance source of valid cognition by Indian philosophy and Ayurveda. It is based on deductive reasoning after matching the characteristics of objects to be inferred with established one.
Components of Anumana Pramana: Sadhya, Hetu, Paksa, Vyapti and Paramarsha are deliberated as componen...