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What is Apaurusheyata? How does Mimamsa establish the Apaurusheyata of Veda.

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Introduction to Apaurusheyata The term Apaurusheyata comes from the Sanskrit words “a” (not), “purusha” (person), and “eyata” (authored). So, Apaurusheyata means “not created by any person” or “authorless.” In the context of Indian philosophy, especially in the Mimamsa school, it refers to the idea that the Vedas are eternal and not created by any human […]

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Write a note on anyathakhyativada.

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Introduction to Anyathakhyativada Anyathakhyativada is a theory of error or misperception in Indian philosophy, specifically proposed by the Nyaya school. The term comes from Sanskrit words — “anyatha” means “other than” or “wrong,” “khyati” means “perception” or “apprehension,” and “vada” means “theory.” So, Anyathakhyativada is the theory that explains how we sometimes perceive things incorrectly,

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Compare these: a) Theory of causation of Samkhya and Nyaya b) Concept of Liberation of Ramanuja and Madhva.

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Introduction Indian philosophy is rich in different schools of thought that offer various explanations about the origin of the universe, causation, and liberation. In this answer, we will compare two key topics from different schools: The theory of causation in Samkhya and Nyaya The concept of liberation in the philosophies of Ramanuja and Madhva Part

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Write a note on the Anekantavada of Jainism.

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Introduction to Anekantavada Anekantavada is one of the most important philosophical concepts in Jainism. The term is made up of three words: “an” meaning “not,” “eka” meaning “one,” and “anta” meaning “side or end.” So, Anekantavada literally means “not one-sided” or “non-absolutism.” It teaches that reality is complex and cannot be understood from just one

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What is Pratityasamutpada? How is it related to four Nobel truths? Compare interpretations of Pratityasamutpada given by any two schools of Buddhism.

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Introduction to Pratityasamutpada The term Pratityasamutpada is a fundamental concept in Buddhism. It means Dependent Origination or Dependent Arising. In simple words, it explains that all things arise because of certain causes and conditions. Nothing exists on its own or independently. Everything is interrelated and dependent on something else for its existence. According to Buddhist

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Write an essay on the concept of Abhava (Negation or absence) in Vaishesika. Give examples for each kind of abhava.

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Introduction to Abhava in Vaishesika Philosophy In Indian philosophy, particularly in the Vaishesika school, the concept of Abhava refers to negation or absence. Vaishesika is one of the six orthodox (Astika) schools of Indian philosophy, founded by the sage Kanada. The system mainly deals with metaphysics and ontology, and it classifies all knowable objects into

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