Particularity: 2 definitions
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Particularity means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Particularity (Sanskrit: viśeṣa) refers to one of the various Padarthas (categories of all that exists) which were adapted by Caraka in his Charakasamhita.—Vaisheshika was an ancient system dating back to the time of the Buddha and drew within its fold ‘physics, metaphysics, and logical discussions skillfully dovetailed’ (Cf. Charaka Samhita verse 11.44-56).—[...] The primary classification of Padarthas into substance, quality, activity, generality, particularity (viśeṣa) and inherence was adopted by Charaka without changes. But other adoptions from Vaisheshika were qualified.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Particularity refers to one of the “Six Categories” (in the Vaiśeṣika system of Hindu philosophy) which are known in Tibetan as tshig don drug.—Accordingly, [while describing the Indian schools and the history of the non-Buddhist extremists]: The Vaiśeṣikas say that there are many distinctions of the general and the particular to be made via the Six Categories [e.g., particularity], so they are known as “Particularizers” (Vaiśeṣikas). [...]
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+43): Vishesha, Vaishishtya, Vaisheshya, Pi shi sha, Padartha, Caya, Visheshenkaruna, Bayadavara, Visheshatkara, Vyavasthiti, Sadharanya, Vaishishty, Tatakaranem, Prithakatva, Kimatmaka, Tyaga, Shyamakarna, Visheshatyaga, Savistara, Vaisheshika.
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Search found 105 books and stories containing Particularity; (plurals include: Particularities). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Nyaya-Vaisheshika (critical and historical study) (by Aruna Rani)
Particularity (visesa) < [Chapter 4 - Theory of Padarthas (categories)]
Generality (samanya) < [Chapter 4 - Theory of Padarthas (categories)]
Inference (samvaya) < [Chapter 4 - Theory of Padarthas (categories)]
Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
Universal (sāmānya) and Particularity (viśeṣa) [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 2 - Fundamental Categories]
Inherence (samavāya) [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 2 - Fundamental Categories]
The Nyaya theory of Knowledge (by Satischandra Chatterjee)
Part 4 - The Universal Particularity and the relation of Inherence (samavaya) < [Chapter 8 - Ordinary Perception and its objects]
Part 1 - Different kinds of Perception and the categories of Reality (Padartha) < [Chapter 8 - Ordinary Perception and its objects]
The concept of Sharira as Prameya (by Elizabeth T. Jones)
Definition of Padārthas (Prameyas) < [Chapter 2]
The Vaiśeṣika Philosophy < [Chapter 1]
Prameyas in Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Vedānta, Mīmāṃsa, Sankhya and Yoga < [Chapter 2]
Tarkabhasa of Kesava Misra (study) (by Nimisha Sarma)
1. Object of Knowledge (iv) Objects of cognition < [Chapter 5 - Uttarabhaga of Tarkabhasa: Contents]
3. Vaisesika Philosophy (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
5. Cotents of the Tarkabhasa < [Chapter 2 - A note on Tarkabhasa]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Perception of ajñāna (ignorance) < [Chapter XXIX-XXX - Controversy Between the Dualists and the Monists]
Part 1 - Madhva’s Ontology < [Chapter XXVII - A General Review of the Philosophy of Madhva]
Part 7 - The theory of Avidyā refuted < [Chapter XXIX-XXX - Controversy Between the Dualists and the Monists]