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A brief introduction of each of the five given elements of composition and presentation of shastras will be undertaken in this topic.
A brief introduction of each of the five given elements of composition and presentation of shastras will be undertaken in this topic.
===तन्त्रयुक्तिः॥Tantrayukti===
===तन्त्रयुक्तिः॥Tantrayukti===
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{{Main article|Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः)}}
[[Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः)]], an uncommonly used word, refers to the methodical elements and devices (Yuktis) of Tantra (theory) that are involved into making of a theory, the structural aspects as well as the interpretation. There are about 36 such generally accepted tantrayuktis, though different texts propose a varying numbers of such yuktis ranging between 32 to 41.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Singh, Anuradha (2003) ''Tantra Yukti Method of Theorization in Ayurveda,'' Ancient Science of Life, Vol : XXII(3) January 2003 Pages 64-74</ref> According to Kautilya's Arthashastra the following list of 32 Tantrayuktis are given<ref name=":2" />
[[Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः)]], an uncommonly used word, refers to the methodical elements and devices (Yuktis) of Tantra (theory) that are involved into making of a theory, the structural aspects as well as the interpretation. There are about 36 such generally accepted tantrayuktis, though different texts propose a varying numbers of such yuktis ranging between 32 to 41.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Singh, Anuradha (2003) ''Tantra Yukti Method of Theorization in Ayurveda,'' Ancient Science of Life, Vol : XXII(3) January 2003 Pages 64-74</ref> According to Kautilya's Arthashastra the following list of 32 Tantrayuktis are given<ref name=":2" />
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Primitive application of Tantrayuktis is seen in the historical grammar treatise Ashtadhyayi of Maharshi Panini. Though the names of the yuktis were not mentioned their usage can be interpreted from a few aphorisms such as Atidesha, Apavarga, Upadesha seen in different sutras.<ref name=":3" />
Primitive application of Tantrayuktis is seen in the historical grammar treatise Ashtadhyayi of Maharshi Panini. Though the names of the yuktis were not mentioned their usage can be interpreted from a few aphorisms such as Atidesha, Apavarga, Upadesha seen in different sutras.<ref name=":3" />
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While almost all the above mentioned texts discussed tantrayukti, Arunadatta, the commentator of Vagbhata's Ashtangahrdayam, has dealt with explanation for a large number of devices other than the tantrayuktis. In the following sections a brief introduction of the elements of scientific writing such as Vyakhya, Kalpana, Ashraya and Tatchilya (elements other than the tantrayuktis) has been presented.
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While almost all the above mentioned texts discussed tantrayukti, Arunadatta, the commentator of Vagbhata's Ashtangahrdayam, has dealt with explanation for a large number of devices other than the tantrayuktis. In the following sections a brief introduction of the elements of scientific writing such as Vyakhya, Kalpana, Ashraya and Tatchilya (elements other than the tantrayuktis) has been presented.
=== व्याख्या ॥ Vyakhya ===
=== व्याख्या ॥ Vyakhya ===