A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Avita
This page describes Avita which is located on page 223 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Avita” according to 8 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Anumana in Indian Philosophy [by Sangita Chakravarty]
It is, however, not clear as to how many kinds and components an avita would have. The illustrations of application of avita, however, are found in the context of sheshavat type of anumana. Hence, it should not be misunderstood that the probans of anumana based on analogy only are divided into vita and avita. This makes it clear that avita is only an assisting factor for anumana....
Read full contents: (B). Divisions of Anumana (in Samkhya-Yoga Philosophy)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
gamat | vajam | vajayan | indra | martyah | yasya | tvam | avita | bhuvah | asmakam | bodhi | avita | rathanam | asmakam | shura | nrinam...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 7.32.11
Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System [by Sasikumar. B]
He divides inference into two kind viz. vita and avita. He discusses the three fold inferences in terms of positive and exchasionary types placing both Purvavat and Samanyatodrista under vita, and sheshavat under avita. Vacaspati says that Vedic testimony is self-evident. It is free from doubt and discrepancy since it is not of a personal origin....
Read full contents: Chapter 3.4 - Epistemology and Ontology (conclusion)
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