Anumanata, Anumānata, Anu-manata: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Anumānata (अनुमानत) [=anumāna?] refers to “inference”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā 1.5.8-9.—Accordingly, “No inference (anumāna) can be admitted as regards that which has never been manifested previously. [Before being inferred,] a sense organ has already been manifested [at least in the general form of a cause] through the manifestation of a real entity that [happens to be] a cause, such as a seed [which is the cause of a sprout]; but the manifestation of an object external to manifestation has never occurred in any way. Therefore there can be no establishment of this [external object]—not even through an inference (anumānata)”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Starts with: Anumanatah, Anumanatattvacintamani.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
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