Question
When inference is based not on Causation but on Uniformity of co-existence as in the case of inferring cloven hoofs of an animal by it’s horns; it is called
Options :
Purvavat Anumnana
Sesavat Anumana
Samanyatodrsta
Paksadharmata
Answer :
Samanyatodrsta
Solution :
Hanuman pramana is classified into three types on the basis of vyapti:
1. Sheshwat: Effect is inferred from cause.
2. Purvavat: Cause is inferred from effect.
3. Samanyodrasta: Co-existence or generally what it looks like.
Pakshdharmata is the term used when Hetu is present on Paksha.
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