The Concept of Sharira as Prameya
by Elizabeth T. Jones | 2019 | 42,971 words
This page relates ‘Conclusion’ of the study on the concept of Sharira as Prameya Based on Nyaya (shastra), which represents one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. Nyaya philosophy basically represents the “science of reasoning” and primarily deals with epistemology and logic. Sharira (“body”) refers to one of the twelve Prameyas (“objects of valid knowledge”), as defined in the Nyayashastra literature.
Conclusion
The introductory chapter deals with the origin of darśanas, six orthodox systems and three heterodox systems. Nyāyaśāstra is one of the orthodox systems of Indian Philosophy. It includes the origin and development of Nyāyaśāstra. Important works, prācīna and navyanyāya, subject matter of Nyāyaśāstra, concept of God. It is concerned with epistemology and logic. It also deals with sources of knowledge, perception, inference, comparison and verbal testimony. The Nyāya system has definitely enhanced Indian Philosophy through the discussion of categories such as saṃśaya and prayojana etc. It has given to Indian Philosophy robust system of logic without which no philosophy can make any progress.