Anumana: The Art of Inference

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What are the three main parts of Anumana?

Hetu, Sadhya, Upanaya

Which flavor of Anumana uses a past experience as a clue to predict the future?

Purvavat

How does Anumana help us understand the world better?

By using observation and past experiences to draw conclusions

What would be an example of Sheshavat in Anumana?

Concluding that it rained from seeing wet sidewalks

In what way can Anumana sometimes lead us astray?

By using unreliable clues and assumptions

Test your understanding of the three main parts of Anumana: the 'Hetu' (clue), the 'Sadhya' (thing to be proved), and the 'Upanaya' (connection). Learn how to make educated guesses and draw conclusions based on what you already know.

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