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== परिचयः || Introduction  ==

== परिचयः || Introduction  ==

To understand the vaidika dharma, knowledge of Nyaya is extremely helpful. Manu, the first law giver enunciated the . The distinguishing feature of Nyaya is its belief in the utility of analysis and in the reliability of reason, and systematically defending its standpoint against rival views. Some salient features include<ref>M. Hiriyanna, (1949) ''The Essentials of Indian Philosophy.'' London : George Allen and Unwin Ltd.</ref>  

To understand the vaidika dharma, knowledge of Nyaya is extremely helpful. Manu, the first law giver explains that the principles of Dharma can be understood by systematic reasoning of Shrutis (श्रुत्यनुगामी तर्क). Nyaya throws light on all subjects, explains all karmas and thus is the foundation for all dharmas.<ref>Pt. Baldev Upadhyaya (1966) Bharatiya Darshana. Varanasi : Sharada Mandir </ref> The distinguishing feature of Nyaya is its belief in the utility of analysis and in the reliability of reason, and systematically defending its standpoint against rival views. Some salient siddhantas of Nyaya include<ref>M. Hiriyanna, (1949) ''The Essentials of Indian Philosophy.'' London : George Allen and Unwin Ltd.</ref>  

* Belief in the independent existence of the external world, i.e., the world is real.  

* Belief in the independent existence of the external world, i.e., the world is real.  

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== Founder - Gautama Maharshi ==

== Founder - Gautama Maharshi ==

Maharshi Gautama (गौतमः) was the founder of the Nyaya system of philosophy. Nyaya Sutra (न्यायसूत्राणि) by Gautama is the first work on Nyaya Darsana and is composed of five adhyayas and each adhyaya is divided into two Ahnikas (आह्निकः).

Maharshi Gautama (गौतमः) was the founder of the Nyaya system of philosophy. Nyaya Sutra (न्यायसूत्राणि) by Gautama is the first work on Nyaya Darsana and is composed of five adhyayas and each adhyaya is divided into two Ahnikas (आह्निकः).