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== परिचयः || Introduction  ==

== परिचयः || Introduction  ==

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>  

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. Due to the wide ranging applicability of its principles, Nyaya is universally popular.<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.  

*  Nyaya maintains that the nature of Ultimate Reality is many and thus is described as Pluralistic in view.

*  Nyaya maintains that the nature of Ultimate Reality is many and thus is described as Pluralistic in view.