A word signifies an object only conditionally. Greek philosophers invented paradoxes to emphasize relativity of the meanings of words. “Will you be able to recognize your father? Yes! Will you recognize your father in one of these (covered) people? No. So you can’t recognize your father.” This paradox is easily resolved when we notice that… Continue reading Words are the boundaries of the own world
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Sutra 1.6. Pramana: the Methods of “Valid” Cognition. Gnoseology and Ajna Development in Yoga
As we have said earlier, Patanjali has singled out pramana, or “valid”, “true” knowledge, as the first vritti. However it strikes the eye here that, unlike with all other vrittis, when speaking about pramana the Yoga Sutras author has not only provided its definition but has also listed the main concepts of traditional Indian gnoseology.… Continue reading Sutra 1.6. Pramana: the Methods of “Valid” Cognition. Gnoseology and Ajna Development in Yoga