Alive Devadatta is either in his house or elsewhere. Alive Devadatta is not in…
2020
Alive Devadatta is either in his house or elsewhere. Alive Devadatta is not in his house. Therefore, alive Devadatta is elsewhere.
The above is an example of which kind of pramana?
- A.
Perception and inference (Pratyaksha and Anuman)
- B.
Comparison (Upmana)
- C.
Verbal testimony (Shabda)
- D.
Implication (Arthapatti)
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Correct answer: D
Arthapatti is a pramana in which knowledge is obtained by implication, presumption or postulation. In the example, Devadatta is known to be alive and it is also known that he is not in his house. To make these facts consistent, the required postulation is that Devadatta must be elsewhere. Therefore, the example represents Arthapatti.