Anumana: The Art of Inference
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What are the three main parts of Anumana?

  • Past, Present, Future
  • Hetu, Sadhya, Upanaya (correct)
  • Prediction, Observation, Analysis
  • Clue, Conclusion, Connection

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

  • Anupalabdhi
  • Pratyaksha
  • Purvavat (correct)
  • Sheshavat

    • How does Anumana help us understand the world better?

  • By using observation and past experiences to draw conclusions (correct)
  • By making random guesses
  • By avoiding danger
  • By staying close-minded

    • What would be an example of Sheshavat in Anumana?

    <p>Concluding that it rained from seeing wet sidewalks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can Anumana sometimes lead us astray?

    <p>By using unreliable clues and assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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