A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vacaspati
This page describes Vacaspati which is located on page 473 of the third 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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Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System [by Sasikumar. B]
Vacaspati Mishra quotes Dharmottara respectfully, so must have lived a century or so after him. Since Dharmottara is 9th century C.E, Vacaspati Mishra must be 10th century C.E. 3. Vacaspati Mishra refers to the Bhushana, so must be after Bhasarvajna. 4. According to Vardhamana s commentary on Kiranavali, Vacaspati Mishra lived after Vyomashiva. 5. Sridhara seems not to know Vacaspati Mishra....
Read full contents: Chapter 2 - Vacaspati Mishra—His life, date and works (introduction)
The validity of Anumana (inference) in Nyaya system [by Babu C. D]
Vacaspati Mishra also accepts pramana as the means of valid knowledge and describes it as a modification of buddhi (buddhivritti) the object of which is not doubtful, contradictory and the like. According to Shivanarayana Shastry, senses are the means of prama (real knowledge) in the form of the operation of buddhi (intellect). It is the apprehension of purusha and is prama in the form of the knowledge of an object....
Read full contents: Chapter 2.1 - Pramanas in Sankhya Philosophy
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
“ghare lukaiya vacaspati nyasi-mani ama -saba bhandena kahiya mithya vani || 362 || English translation: (362) “Vacaspati has hidden the crest jewel of sannyasis in his house, and he is trying to deceive us with some lies. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:From Vidya-vacaspati s house the Lord secretly went to Kuliya, which is a short distance from Vidya-vacaspati s house and which is situated on the other side of the Ganges in present day Navadvipa....
Read full contents: Verse 3.3.362
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