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Samsaya (Doubt), A Tool Of Knowledge (Valid Cognition) In Indian Philosophy

Samsaya (Doubt), A Tool Of Knowledge (Valid Cognition) In Indian Philosophy

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* Bimal Chandra Jha, Ex-Editor, Sachitra-Ayurved *Corresponding author: [email protected] Received on: 08-07-2022           Accepted: 16-07-2022           Corrected: 10-08-2022 Abstract: Background: Samasya (doubt) is indecision to take judgement. Psychologically, it reflects lack of confidence. Indian philosophical texts have creative approach. Doubt is considered as a tool of knowledge for innovational intellects. Want of clarifications of originated doubt, it opens the door for learning through appropriate logics and observations. Processes mentioned under Pramana pariksha becomes pivotal in solving the problems. Materials and Methods: A detailed reveiw was done from available Indian philosophical books, pubmed and other websites. Result: Difference of Samsaya from Viparyaya, Uh...
Shabda Pramana or Aptopdesha: A Tool of Correct Cognition (Prama)

Shabda Pramana or Aptopdesha: A Tool of Correct Cognition (Prama)

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Dr. Ashwin P.V., PG Scholar, ALNRMAMC, Koppa Dr. Sandhya Krishna K.T., PG Scholar, ALNRMAMC, Koppa Dr. Aby Mathew Jose, PG Scholar, ALNRMAMC, Koppa Dr. Akhila Vinod, PG Scholar, ALNRMAMC, Koppa       To achieve anything in life knowledge is most powerful weapon. It is understanding of information about a subject by experience or study1. The correct cognition about an object is called as Prama2 in Indian Philosophy. Prama is medium to present an object with real characters (Tadvati Tatprakaranakanubhava)4. The tools of correct knowledge are called as Pramana2. Fourfold examination procedures are mentioned by Charaka Sutrasthana (C. Su.) 11/17 to verify the information as correct viz., Aptopdesha, Pratyaksha, Anumana and Yukti3. Aptopdesha is statement of Apta. C...
Concept of Pratyaksha Pramana: A Brief Review Of Indian Philosophy

Concept of Pratyaksha Pramana: A Brief Review Of Indian Philosophy

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Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha, Reader, ALNRMAMC, Koppa Accepted by all school of thoughts in Indian Philosophy, Pratyaksha Pramana is acknowledged universally as independent proof. The area of Pratyaksha Pramana is comprehensive and whole world believes in this only. The knowledge as outcome of conjunction of senses and objects is taken as Pratyaksha Pramana. It is doubtless and definite. It may be Laukika (ordinary) or Alaukika (extraordinary). Ordinary is further divided in to Savikalpaka (determinate) and Nirvikalpaka (indeterminate). Both determinate and indeterminate are said to be of two folds, being Arvachina (recent) and Anarvachina (memorial). Ordinary determinate is well recognized by everyone. Important of mana (mind) is given specific space in processing of association between five s...