Sthitisthapakata, Sthitisthāpakatā, Sthiti-sthapakata: 1 definition
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Nyaya (school of philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: A study of Nyāya-vaiśeṣika categoriesSthitisthāpakatā (स्थितिस्थापकता, “elasticity”) or Sthitisthāpaka refers to one of three types of Saṃskāra (impression) according to Praśastapāda (Vaiśeṣikadarśanam with Praśastapādabhāṣya), Viśvanātha (Bhāṣāpariccheda) and Annaṃbhaṭṭa (Dīpikā on Tarkasaṃgraha).—According to Praśastapāda, sthitisthāpaka is found in some things which are tangible. It turns back the substance to its original status. When an arrow is discharged, the bow turns back to its original because of its elasticity. Sthitisthāpaka is eternal when it is in eternal substance and it becomes non-eternal when it is in noneternal substance. Viśvanātha says that elasticity (sthitisthāpaka) causes the return of something to its former position. For example the return of the branches etc. of the tree which have been pulled and let go is caused by elasticity. According to some, it abides in earth only, while other say that it abids in all the four substances. According to Annaṃbhaṭṭa, sthitisthāpakatā is such quality which turns back an object to its original condition. It resides in earth.
Nyaya (न्याय, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, methodology and epistemology, however, it is closely related with Vaisheshika in terms of metaphysics.
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Partial matches: Sthiti.
Full-text: Sthitisthapaka, Samskara.
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