Significance of Sandigdha
Sandigdha is a term that signifies ambiguity in meaning across various contexts. According to Kavya, it indicates a defect in clarity, while the Vaisheshika philosophy defines it as a 'doubtful' reasoning where a property's existence in a subject remains uncertain. In Kavyashastra, Sandigdha also denotes a state of being ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations, highlighting its multifaceted nature in literature and philosophy.
Synonyms: Uncertain, Ambiguous, Unclear
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Hindu concept of 'Sandigdha'
In Hinduism, Sandigdha signifies ambiguity and doubt, representing situations where properties might exist but their connection remains unclear, indicating a defect in understanding or interpretation of meanings.
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Denotes ambiguity in the wording or statement.[1] (2) Ambiguous, unclear or open to multiple interpretations.[2]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) Meaning 'doubtful' reason, it refers to a situation where a property may exist in the subject, but it is unclear if it is truly connected to the property to be proved.[3]