Epistemology of Samkhya Philosophy



Pratyaksa (Perception)
1.Aloukik (Perception through the Mind)
2.Loukik (Perception through the External Five Senses)
a.Nirvikalpaka (Indeterminate) – First phase of Perception –Incomplete Perception
b.Savikalpaka (Determinate)- Second phase of Perception –Complete Perception




Sabda (Testimony) 
1.Laukika-Sabda : trustable testimony of trustable or knowledgeable person.
2.Vaidik-Sabda : words of Vedas .




Anumana (Inferences)
1.Abito Anuman - based upon last opportunity
2.Bito Anuman - Positive inferences based upon knowledgeable person
Purbabot Anuman- based on old experience
Samanyoto-Drishto Anumanbased on similarities

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