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Pramana Vicara - An Enquiry Into The Nature Of Knowledge - English | by Swami Dayananda Saraswati/ Hindu Spiritual Book

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Rs. 225.00 - Rs. 225.00
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SKU 919298460
Language Publisher Page Author Width Height Binding Depth Weight

English

Arsha Vidya Centre Research And Publication

168

Swami Dayananda Saraswati

5.5 in

8.25 in

Soft Bound

0.5 in

0.255 kg

Pramana Vicara is a profound philosophical work that delves into the concept of pramana—the means or sources of knowledge in Indian philosophy—and critically examines how knowledge is acquired, verified, and understood. In this book, the author explores the different types of pramanas, such as perception (pratyaksha), inference (anumana), comparison (upamana), and verbal testimony (shabda), and how each of these plays a vital role in the pursuit of truth.

The book provides an in-depth analysis of how these pramanas function within the frameworks of various Indian philosophical schools, particularly in the context of Vedanta and other schools of thought. Pramana Vicara invites readers to contemplate the nature of knowledge itself, asking questions about what constitutes valid knowledge and how we can trust our senses and reasoning in our quest for understanding.

In this work, the author also touches upon the relationship between spiritual wisdom and intellectual inquiry, highlighting how true knowledge is not merely intellectual but also transcends into experiential understanding. The book encourages readers to engage in a critical examination of how they come to know the world and themselves.

Written in accessible language, Pramana Vicara presents complex philosophical ideas in a clear and structured way, making it suitable for both students of philosophy and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of epistemology—how we come to know what we know.