Chapter 2 - Historical Study of Nyaya system

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philosophy. His exposition of every philosophical system
is so faithful that it appears es though he were a
follower of the school opon which he is writing. From
the study of his works it is difficult to trace his
personal inclination towards any particular branch of
learning. This shows his grasp and depth of understanding.
He is undoubtedly, the greatest mster and the greatest
expositor of Indian philosophy.
(v) Jyanta Bhetta
Next we came to Jyanta Bhatta, an Astike Naiyāyika of
great learning and wide reputation. He is the author of
Nyāya Manjorī, an independent, elaborate and lucid
Myāya
commentary on the Nyaya Sutra. Nyaya Manjari is of great
authority for its exhaustive treatment of the Nyaya logie
and ontology and penetrating criticism of the rival
schools. The style of Nyaya-Manjari deserves special
mention. It is unique of its kind, racy, humorous,
reøy,
brilliant, with a poignancy that is almost biting in its
1. The following is the list of the known works of Vēcaspoti
Misra
On Nyāya-
On Samkhya-
On Yoga.
9989 Nyāya-Vārtika Tātparya Tīkē end Nyayo.
quei Nibandha
Samkhya Tattva Kaumudi
Tattva-Veisārdī
On Pūrva Mīmāṃsā-Nyāya Kanikē and Tattva Bindu
On Vedants-
Bhanti