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==Etymology==
The term pramana is derived from the root maa with a prefix pra and suffix lyut.
Prama is defined as the karana or extraordinary cause of a prama or right knowledge.
==Pramana Tattva==
==Pramana Tattva==
The tattva or the "true nature of", "the real knowledge about", "property really possessed by object", "assured cognition of an object" ; all these indicate an inquiry into the real state of things or objects. Both "Jnana" and "Prama" indicate knowledge, however
The tattva or the "true nature of", "the real knowledge about", "property really possessed by object", "assured cognition of an object" ; all these indicate an inquiry into the real state of things or objects. Both "Jnana" and "Prama" indicate knowledge, however