According to classical Indian Philosophy the source of knowledge based on…
2024
According to classical Indian Philosophy the source of knowledge based on cognition of an object, similar to another one which is already known to the cognizer is known as :
- A.
Śabda
- B.
Pratyaksa
- C.
Anumāna
- D.
Upamāna
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Correct answer: D
In classical Indian Philosophy, Upamāna is one of the valid sources of knowledge (Pramanas). It refers to knowledge derived from comparison or analogy. When a person knows an object and encounters another similar object, the knowledge of similarity establishes the identity or nature of the new object. For example, knowing a cow and then seeing a gaur (wild ox) that resembles it allows one to identify the gaur as similar to a cow through Upamāna.