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It is defined as cognition, definite (vyakta) and immediate (tadatva) knowledge arising from the conjugation of soul, senses, mind and the sense objects.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 11/20]  (indriya-artha-sannikarsha) [Nyayasutra 1/1/14].<ref>Nyayasutra1/1/14 </ref>  This perception is the knowledge devoid of doubt and error.<ref>Dasgupta, S. (1922). A History of Indian Philosophy. Vol. I. p.333. Cambridge, At The University Press</ref> The terms ‘Vyakta’ and ‘Tadatwa’  in the definition denote  these characteristics.  [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 11/20]<ref>Chakrapani commentary on Charak Samhita Sutrasthana, Taistraishaniya Adhyaya, 11/20, reprinted 2020, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, page no 70.</ref> Vyakta denotes pure or rightful knowledge devoid of doubt (samshaya), while the word ‘tadatwa’ denotes instantaneous knowledge obtained at the moment. This is devoid of memory or past knowledge ([[smriti]]).

It is defined as cognition, definite (vyakta) and immediate (tadatva) knowledge arising from the conjugation of soul, senses, mind and the sense objects.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 11/20]  (indriya-artha-sannikarsha) [Nyayasutra 1/1/14].<ref>Nyayasutra1/1/14 </ref>  This perception is the knowledge devoid of doubt and error.<ref>Dasgupta, S. (1922). A History of Indian Philosophy. Vol. I. p.333. Cambridge, At The University Press</ref> The terms ‘Vyakta’ and ‘Tadatwa’  in the definition denote  these characteristics.  [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 11/20]<ref>Chakrapani commentary on Charak Samhita Sutrasthana, Taistraishaniya Adhyaya, 11/20, reprinted 2020, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, page no 70.</ref> Vyakta denotes pure or rightful knowledge devoid of doubt (samshaya), while the word ‘tadatwa’ denotes instantaneous knowledge obtained at the moment. This is devoid of memory or past knowledge ([[smriti]]).

Pratyaksha is knowledge obtained through senses ([[indriya]]) and mind ([[manas]]). [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 4/4] Indriyapratyaksha involves conjugation of sense organs, mind and object. It is knowledge obtained through external source. Manas pratyaksha involves knowledge acquired by mind without conjugation of [[indriya]] with object or without sensorial perception. This resembles with insights or meditative knowledge. Manas pratyaksha is experience of happiness (sukhadi bhava), sorrow/distress (dukkha), desire(iccha) etc. by the mind itself. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]]4/4]  

Pratyaksha is knowledge obtained through senses ([[indriya]]) and mind ([[manas]]). [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 4/4] Indriya pratyaksha involves conjugation of sense organs, mind and object. It is knowledge obtained through external source. Manas pratyaksha involves knowledge acquired by mind without conjugation of [[indriya]] with object or without sensorial perception. This resembles with insights or meditative knowledge. Manas pratyaksha is experience of happiness (sukhadi bhava), sorrow/distress (dukkha), desire(iccha) etc. by the mind itself. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]]4/4]

==Classification of knowledge obtained through pratyaksha==

==Classification of knowledge obtained through pratyaksha==