Pramanas

Question 1

Praman

Answer 1

trying to understand logic

Question 2

how can we obtain knowledge?

Answer 2

by 6 methods- pratyaksha (perception),
 anumana(inference), 
upamana(comparison),
 shabda(verbal testimony),
 arthapatti(implication),
 anupalabddhi (non- apprehensive)

Question 3

Pratyaksha (perception)

Answer 3

understanding through our senses

Question 4

Anumana (inference)

Answer 4

we infer through given knowledge

Question 5

Upmana (comparison)

Answer 5

knowledge through comparison

Question 6

Arthapatti (implication)

Answer 6

one thing implies to something

Question 7

difference between anumana and arthpatti?

Answer 7

in anumana, one generally has previous knowledge.

Question 8

Anupalabdhi/ Abhav (non- apprehensive)

Answer 8

flower does not have a fragrance is knowledge in itself.

Question 9

shabda

Answer 9

verbal testimony

Question 10

Structure of anumana

Answer 10

proposition - pratijna
ground- hetu
illustration - udaharana
application - upanaya
conclusion - nigamana

Question 11

kinds of anumana

Answer 11

Purvata anumana (clouds lead to rain)
Sheshvat anumana ( a b c are not the answers so c will be)
samanyato anumana (generalization of a particular matter)