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Nyayakandali refers to: An ancient commentary by Shridhara from the 10th century which discusses the principles related to qualities and their material causes... A commentary by Shridhara, providing interpretations of philosophical concepts related to actions and causes.
Nyayakandali refers to: An ancient commentary by Shridhara from the 10th century which discusses the principles related to qualities and their material causes... A commentary by Shridhara, providing interpretations of philosophical concepts related to actions and causes.
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Nyayakandali of Shridhara refers to: A commentary on philosophical concepts from the 10th century, showcasing interpretations of qualities in relation to their causes... A commentary authored by Shridhara, providing an English rendering of philosophical concepts related to perception from the 10th century.
Nyayakandali of Shridhara refers to: A commentary on philosophical concepts from the 10th century, showcasing interpretations of qualities in relation to their causes... A commentary authored by Shridhara, providing an English rendering of philosophical concepts related to perception from the 10th century.
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Nyayakandali commentary refers to: The English rendering of Shridhara's commentary, known as Nyayakandali, from the 10th century, discussing philosophical concepts in Nyaya... The Nyayakandali commentary is an explanation or interpretation of texts by Shridhara, particularly focused on concepts of logic and philosophy from the 10th century.
Nyayakandali commentary refers to: The English rendering of Shridhara's commentary, known as Nyayakandali, from the 10th century, discussing philosophical concepts in Nyaya... The Nyayakandali commentary is an explanation or interpretation of texts by Shridhara, particularly focused on concepts of logic and philosophy from the 10th century.
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10th century refers to: The time period during which Shridhara's commentary, Nyayakandali, was crafted, reflecting the philosophical and cultural context of that era... Refers to the time period during which Shridhara's commentary was created.
10th century refers to: The time period during which Shridhara's commentary, Nyayakandali, was crafted, reflecting the philosophical and cultural context of that era... Refers to the time period during which Shridhara's commentary was created.
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Shridhara's commentary refers to: The written explanation and analysis of philosophical ideas known as Nyayakandali... The interpretation of Nyayakandali, a significant philosophical text from the 10th century that explores concepts in Nyaya philosophy.
Shridhara's commentary refers to: The written explanation and analysis of philosophical ideas known as Nyayakandali... The interpretation of Nyayakandali, a significant philosophical text from the 10th century that explores concepts in Nyaya philosophy.
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Sense-organ refers to: The biological structures (like eyes, ears) that facilitate the perception of external elements... The six faculties through which perception occurs: nose, tongue, eye, skin, ear, and mind.
Sense-organ refers to: The biological structures (like eyes, ears) that facilitate the perception of external elements... The six faculties through which perception occurs: nose, tongue, eye, skin, ear, and mind.
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Conjunction and disjunction refers to: Terms that describe the relationships of substances during their interactions, especially in a state of destruction... These terms refer to the relationships between entities, indicating that while they can exist together, their presence and absence may vary across different parts of their substrates.
Conjunction and disjunction refers to: Terms that describe the relationships of substances during their interactions, especially in a state of destruction... These terms refer to the relationships between entities, indicating that while they can exist together, their presence and absence may vary across different parts of their substrates.
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Material cause refers to: The underlying substance from which qualities such as colour, taste, and smell arise, emphasizing the importance of its characteristics in defining these qualities... A type of principal cause that refers to substances, such as atoms, that contribute to the existence of other entities.
Material cause refers to: The underlying substance from which qualities such as colour, taste, and smell arise, emphasizing the importance of its characteristics in defining these qualities... A type of principal cause that refers to substances, such as atoms, that contribute to the existence of other entities.
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English rendering refers to: The translation or interpretation of Shridhara’s commentary into the English language... The translation of Shridhara’s commentary into the English language.
English rendering refers to: The translation or interpretation of Shridhara’s commentary into the English language... The translation of Shridhara’s commentary into the English language.
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Virtue and vice refers to: Concepts that are connected to the actions of fire... Concepts that, despite not existing in any part of the fire, can influence actions as instrumental causes due to their proximity.
Virtue and vice refers to: Concepts that are connected to the actions of fire... Concepts that, despite not existing in any part of the fire, can influence actions as instrumental causes due to their proximity.
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Instrumental cause refers to: A kind of cause where an external agent, such as God's wish, is responsible for the creation or emergence of entities... Elements that, while not physically present or perceivable, contribute to an effect or action in other entities.
Instrumental cause refers to: A kind of cause where an external agent, such as God's wish, is responsible for the creation or emergence of entities... Elements that, while not physically present or perceivable, contribute to an effect or action in other entities.
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Invariable concomitance refers to: The consistent occurrence of one factor alongside another in reasoning, forming the basis for inferring conclusions... The consistent relationship between two events where one reliably follows or coexists with the other.
Invariable concomitance refers to: The consistent occurrence of one factor alongside another in reasoning, forming the basis for inferring conclusions... The consistent relationship between two events where one reliably follows or coexists with the other.
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Eternal substance refers to: Substances that possess eternal qualities; contrasted with transient substances that exhibit evanescent qualities... A category of substances that exist beyond transient qualities and actions, maintaining their nature through the concept of inherence.
Eternal substance refers to: Substances that possess eternal qualities; contrasted with transient substances that exhibit evanescent qualities... A category of substances that exist beyond transient qualities and actions, maintaining their nature through the concept of inherence.
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Means of Knowledge refers to: Methods or tools, particularly the senses, that facilitate the understanding of elements of reality... The method or mechanism through which knowledge is acquired or inferred, such as the perception of the linga leading to the cognition of fire.
Means of Knowledge refers to: Methods or tools, particularly the senses, that facilitate the understanding of elements of reality... The method or mechanism through which knowledge is acquired or inferred, such as the perception of the linga leading to the cognition of fire.
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Pleasure and pain refers to: Emotional states or experiences that represent positive and negative feelings... Emotional responses that are closely linked to memories, where feelings of joy or distress can evoke recollection of related objects or experiences.
Pleasure and pain refers to: Emotional states or experiences that represent positive and negative feelings... Emotional responses that are closely linked to memories, where feelings of joy or distress can evoke recollection of related objects or experiences.
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Inferential indicative refers to: That which is concomitant with the subject of inference and is asserted at all times with all individuals of the class to which the subject belongs, never being found with the contradictory of that subject... The middle term in an inference that connects the major and minor premises.
Inferential indicative refers to: That which is concomitant with the subject of inference and is asserted at all times with all individuals of the class to which the subject belongs, never being found with the contradictory of that subject... The middle term in an inference that connects the major and minor premises.
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Non-material cause refers to: A cause that does not consist of physical substances but facilitates changes or creations, e.g., the conjunction of atoms... Causes that are not physical or material in nature, which help to define the existence of qualities associated with substances.
Non-material cause refers to: A cause that does not consist of physical substances but facilitates changes or creations, e.g., the conjunction of atoms... Causes that are not physical or material in nature, which help to define the existence of qualities associated with substances.
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Sense perception refers to: The process through which individuals discern various qualities of Fire and its manifestations... The process by which individuals perceive and interpret stimuli through their senses, deemed fundamentally true unless contradicted.
Sense perception refers to: The process through which individuals discern various qualities of Fire and its manifestations... The process by which individuals perceive and interpret stimuli through their senses, deemed fundamentally true unless contradicted.
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Gravity refers to: A fundamental force that causes the action of falling... A fundamental force similarly described in the text alongside Viscidity, with properties that are also eternal.
Gravity refers to: A fundamental force that causes the action of falling... A fundamental force similarly described in the text alongside Viscidity, with properties that are also eternal.
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Inferential Cognition refers to: The laingika or ‘inferential’ cognition is that which arises from the perception of the linga, mark or ‘probans’... A type of understanding obtained indirectly through the interpretation of gestures rather than direct knowledge.
Inferential Cognition refers to: The laingika or ‘inferential’ cognition is that which arises from the perception of the linga, mark or ‘probans’... A type of understanding obtained indirectly through the interpretation of gestures rather than direct knowledge.
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Ultimate Individualities refers to: Unique entities that exist within eternal substances, distinguished from one another by their inherent qualities... The unique characteristics possessed by substances that indicate their distinct existence.
Ultimate Individualities refers to: Unique entities that exist within eternal substances, distinguished from one another by their inherent qualities... The unique characteristics possessed by substances that indicate their distinct existence.
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Natural Fluidity refers to: The inherent ability of a substance to flow naturally without alteration from external factors... A property that uniquely belongs to water, granting it fluidity that is also influenced by the presence of earth particles.
Natural Fluidity refers to: The inherent ability of a substance to flow naturally without alteration from external factors... A property that uniquely belongs to water, granting it fluidity that is also influenced by the presence of earth particles.
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Inherence refers to: The property by which a quality, action, or essence is perceptibly linked to its substrate... Inherence refers to the self-sufficient and singular nature that pertains universally, yet has restrictions based on the distinctions between containers and contained entities.
Inherence refers to: The property by which a quality, action, or essence is perceptibly linked to its substrate... Inherence refers to the self-sufficient and singular nature that pertains universally, yet has restrictions based on the distinctions between containers and contained entities.
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Kiranavali refers to: A text that emphasizes that the relationship of the container and the contained must be natural and inseparable... A term presumably related to a text or concept in philosophical study, mentioned but not explained in detail.
Kiranavali refers to: A text that emphasizes that the relationship of the container and the contained must be natural and inseparable... A term presumably related to a text or concept in philosophical study, mentioned but not explained in detail.
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Conjunction Disjunction refers to: Refers to the concepts that involve the connection and separation of elements, producing both like and unlike qualities... A concept concerning the relationship between two entities that can exist together or separately, indicating a partial existence.
Conjunction Disjunction refers to: Refers to the concepts that involve the connection and separation of elements, producing both like and unlike qualities... A concept concerning the relationship between two entities that can exist together or separately, indicating a partial existence.
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Common character refers to: Shared attributes among substances that encompass both independence and eternality... A characteristic shared among substances, qualities, and actions, particularly concerning their inherent and non-material causes.
Common character refers to: Shared attributes among substances that encompass both independence and eternality... A characteristic shared among substances, qualities, and actions, particularly concerning their inherent and non-material causes.
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Six categories refers to: A classification system within the text that encompasses types of existence and relationships as understood in Nyaya philosophy... A classification system that includes different forms of existence and their interrelations, underscoring their dependence on one another.
Six categories refers to: A classification system within the text that encompasses types of existence and relationships as understood in Nyaya philosophy... A classification system that includes different forms of existence and their interrelations, underscoring their dependence on one another.
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Remembrance refers to: A cognitive state dependent upon previous cognition and not relevant to real objects present, as discussed in the context of exclusion... The act of recalling or retrieving previous experiences or thoughts, particularly in the context of dreams.
Remembrance refers to: A cognitive state dependent upon previous cognition and not relevant to real objects present, as discussed in the context of exclusion... The act of recalling or retrieving previous experiences or thoughts, particularly in the context of dreams.
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Viscidity refers to: A quality describing the thickness or stickiness of a substance, impacting its flow characteristics... A specific quality indicating the thickness or stickiness of a substance.
Viscidity refers to: A quality describing the thickness or stickiness of a substance, impacting its flow characteristics... A specific quality indicating the thickness or stickiness of a substance.
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Substance and the rest refers to: Refers to the three categories—Substance, Quality, and Action—that have a significant relationship with Being... This phrase refers to the lower classifications of entities, specifically 'Substance', 'Quality', and 'Action', which form the basis of lower Generalities.
Substance and the rest refers to: Refers to the three categories—Substance, Quality, and Action—that have a significant relationship with Being... This phrase refers to the lower classifications of entities, specifically 'Substance', 'Quality', and 'Action', which form the basis of lower Generalities.
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Destruction of Conjunction refers to: The process by which the joining of component atoms is undone, leading to the disruption of composite substances... The destruction of all Conjunction is brought about by Disjunction inhering in one of the members.
Destruction of Conjunction refers to: The process by which the joining of component atoms is undone, leading to the disruption of composite substances... The destruction of all Conjunction is brought about by Disjunction inhering in one of the members.
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Desire and aversion refers to: Motivations that drive individuals towards certain objects or experiences and away from others... Qualities that pertain to the motivational aspects of human experience, influencing one's preferences.
Desire and aversion refers to: Motivations that drive individuals towards certain objects or experiences and away from others... Qualities that pertain to the motivational aspects of human experience, influencing one's preferences.
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Inferential knowledge refers to: Inferential knowledge refers to the understanding that the father derives from observing his son's expressions, leading him to conclude the existence of his son's Pleasure... A type of knowledge that relies on inference rather than direct perception, which some believe Intellect can be categorized under.
Inferential knowledge refers to: Inferential knowledge refers to the understanding that the father derives from observing his son's expressions, leading him to conclude the existence of his son's Pleasure... A type of knowledge that relies on inference rather than direct perception, which some believe Intellect can be categorized under.
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Distinctive feature refers to: A property that serves to specify or differentiate an object or concept, which may also give rise to doubt if it applies to various classifications... Distinctive features are the eleven qualities, including Colour and Touch, that serve to characterize Fire and differentiate it from other elements like Earth and Water.
Distinctive feature refers to: A property that serves to specify or differentiate an object or concept, which may also give rise to doubt if it applies to various classifications... Distinctive features are the eleven qualities, including Colour and Touch, that serve to characterize Fire and differentiate it from other elements like Earth and Water.
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Priority Posteriority refers to: Qualities associated with the order or precedence of corporeal objects, relevant in understanding their relationships... Qualities that indicate the order or sequence of corporeal objects.
Priority Posteriority refers to: Qualities associated with the order or precedence of corporeal objects, relevant in understanding their relationships... Qualities that indicate the order or sequence of corporeal objects.
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Pleasure-Pain refers to: Pleasure and Pain are foundational experiences that lead to opposite responses; Pleasure is productive of Desire while Pain is productive of Aversion... Pleasure and pain are emotional responses or sensations that are associated with positive and negative experiences, respectively.
Pleasure-Pain refers to: Pleasure and Pain are foundational experiences that lead to opposite responses; Pleasure is productive of Desire while Pain is productive of Aversion... Pleasure and pain are emotional responses or sensations that are associated with positive and negative experiences, respectively.
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Effort refers to: The source of actions involving the body and limbs... The exertion of physical or mental energy, produced by the conjunction of the Self with the Mind.
Effort refers to: The source of actions involving the body and limbs... The exertion of physical or mental energy, produced by the conjunction of the Self with the Mind.
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Intellect refers to: Intellect refers to the capacity of the mind to think, reason, and understand, relating to the understanding of immaterial things... A quality associated with understanding and reasoning, influencing qualities like Magnanimity and Cleverness.
Intellect refers to: Intellect refers to the capacity of the mind to think, reason, and understand, relating to the understanding of immaterial things... A quality associated with understanding and reasoning, influencing qualities like Magnanimity and Cleverness.
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Fluidity refers to: A property that leads to the action of flowing... Follows another fluidity which encompasses the action of flowing.
Fluidity refers to: A property that leads to the action of flowing... Follows another fluidity which encompasses the action of flowing.
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Valid means of knowledge refers to: A reliable method or process by which knowledge or truth can be determined or established... Appropriate methods or techniques used to ascertain the true nature of entities and their classifications.
Valid means of knowledge refers to: A reliable method or process by which knowledge or truth can be determined or established... Appropriate methods or techniques used to ascertain the true nature of entities and their classifications.
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Speed or momentum refers to: A faculty produced in the five corporeal substances through action or motion, causing a series of motions in a definite direction... The measure of force imparted to the arrow and bowstring that influences their subsequent actions in the process of shooting.
Speed or momentum refers to: A faculty produced in the five corporeal substances through action or motion, causing a series of motions in a definite direction... The measure of force imparted to the arrow and bowstring that influences their subsequent actions in the process of shooting.
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Points of similarity refers to: Aspects that substances share, particularly the characteristics of not being dependent and being eternal... Common characteristics shared among the five kinds of actions, emphasizing what makes them part of the same genus.
Points of similarity refers to: Aspects that substances share, particularly the characteristics of not being dependent and being eternal... Common characteristics shared among the five kinds of actions, emphasizing what makes them part of the same genus.
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Earth and water refers to: Indicates that although Earth and water are distinct, certain qualities, like fluidity, can overlap under specific conditions... These elements possess certain qualities as indicated in the provided text.
Earth and water refers to: Indicates that although Earth and water are distinct, certain qualities, like fluidity, can overlap under specific conditions... These elements possess certain qualities as indicated in the provided text.
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Eternality and evanescence refers to: This refers to the lasting (eternal) and transient (evanescent) qualities of intrinsic fluidity, likened to the concepts of gravity... This phrase relates to the permanence and temporary nature of properties like Viscidity and Gravity.
Eternality and evanescence refers to: This refers to the lasting (eternal) and transient (evanescent) qualities of intrinsic fluidity, likened to the concepts of gravity... This phrase relates to the permanence and temporary nature of properties like Viscidity and Gravity.
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Cognition of Similarity refers to: The mental recognition of similarities between two objects, here described in the context of comparing the gavaya to the cow... The mental acknowledgment of shared characteristics between two distinct entities, allowing for comparisons to be made.
Cognition of Similarity refers to: The mental recognition of similarities between two objects, here described in the context of comparing the gavaya to the cow... The mental acknowledgment of shared characteristics between two distinct entities, allowing for comparisons to be made.
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Positive entity refers to: An existing or affirmed entity that can be qualified by a negative entity, establishing a relationship between presence and absence in understanding... An object or concept recognized in a definitive, affirmable manner, as opposed to a negative or abstract idea.
Positive entity refers to: An existing or affirmed entity that can be qualified by a negative entity, establishing a relationship between presence and absence in understanding... An object or concept recognized in a definitive, affirmable manner, as opposed to a negative or abstract idea.
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Immaterial cause refers to: Factors that influence the creation of qualities and actions, despite being non-physical... Factors that do not possess physical substance and are not directly instrumental in producing effects.
Immaterial cause refers to: Factors that influence the creation of qualities and actions, despite being non-physical... Factors that do not possess physical substance and are not directly instrumental in producing effects.
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Perceptible object refers to: Objects that can be seen or sensed; however, misconceptions about their nature can arise due to deranged perceptions... An object that can be directly observed and sensed, typically contrasted with the imperceptible Self.
Perceptible object refers to: Objects that can be seen or sensed; however, misconceptions about their nature can arise due to deranged perceptions... An object that can be directly observed and sensed, typically contrasted with the imperceptible Self.
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Distinguishing feature refers to: Specific characteristics or marks that help in making an object more memorable... The distinguishing feature is a unique characteristic that defines and separates Inherence from other categories.
Distinguishing feature refers to: Specific characteristics or marks that help in making an object more memorable... The distinguishing feature is a unique characteristic that defines and separates Inherence from other categories.
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Dual Separateness refers to: A characteristic listed under the discussion of dimensions that denotes a certain quality of distinction between entities... A concept describing the existence of distinct and separate entities or phenomena.
Dual Separateness refers to: A characteristic listed under the discussion of dimensions that denotes a certain quality of distinction between entities... A concept describing the existence of distinct and separate entities or phenomena.