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The word anumana (inferential cognition) denotes the process of anumitikarana (tool for inferential cognition) or prediction.[Shabdakalpadruma]<ref>SKD Cologne Scan [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 2]. Available from: https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=SKD&page=1-050</ref> | The word anumana (inferential cognition) denotes the process of anumitikarana (tool for inferential cognition) or prediction.[Shabdakalpadruma]<ref>SKD Cologne Scan [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 2]. Available from: https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=SKD&page=1-050</ref> | ||
Anumana pramana is an instrument of obtaining inferential knowledge that arises from subject deduction. [Tarkasangraha] A deduction is ascertaining facts with respect to the invariable characteristics of the subject. It is defined as knowledge that is produced after direct perception | Anumana pramana is an instrument of obtaining inferential knowledge that arises from subject deduction. [Tarkasangraha] A deduction is ascertaining facts with respect to the invariable characteristics of the subject. It is defined as knowledge that is produced after direct perception ([[pratyaksha pramana]]).<ref>Annambhatta, Tarkasangraha with English translation, printed and published by Nirnaya Sagar press 1876, page no 24</ref> | ||
It can be referred to as obtaining knowledge of indirect objects after perception. [Gangadhar rai]<ref>Jalpakalpataru, the complete text of Caraka Saṁhita, edited by Kaviraja Gangadhara with commentary (1880–81), Volume 1, Chapter 11/21-22 Second Edition, Calcutta Page no.514</ref> Vaschaspatyam describes it as a resultant of knowledge of [[linga]] (characteristic mark) with the help of lingi (universally accepted characteristic).<ref>VCP Cologne Scan [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 1]. Available from: https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=VCP&page=0181</ref> | It can be referred to as obtaining knowledge of indirect objects after perception. [Gangadhar rai]<ref>Jalpakalpataru, the complete text of Caraka Saṁhita, edited by Kaviraja Gangadhara with commentary (1880–81), Volume 1, Chapter 11/21-22 Second Edition, Calcutta Page no.514</ref> Vaschaspatyam describes it as a resultant of knowledge of [[linga]] (characteristic mark) with the help of lingi (universally accepted characteristic).<ref>VCP Cologne Scan [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 1]. Available from: https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=VCP&page=0181</ref> | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||