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The word pramana is derived from Sanskrit verb ‘ma’ with prefix ‘pra’.<ref name=s> | The word pramana is derived from Sanskrit verb ‘ma’ with prefix ‘pra’.<ref name=s>. RĀDHĀKĀNTADEVA, VASU, V., & VASU, H. (1886) , Śabdakalpadrumah , 3-284 Available from https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=SKD&page=3-284</ref> where ‘ma’ dhatu means “to measure” or ” to mete out” | ||
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The source or tool to obtain knowledge is Pramana.<ref name=s/> | The source or tool to obtain knowledge is Pramana.<ref name=s/> | ||
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It is the process of examination, validation, and authentication of any object or phenomenon to understand its true nature. Thus, pramana are understood as pariksha according to [[Ayurveda]]. | It is the process of examination, validation, and authentication of any object or phenomenon to understand its true nature. Thus, pramana are understood as pariksha according to [[Ayurveda]]. | ||
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