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== परिचयः॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः॥ Introduction ==

The unique concept of Padarthas (पदार्थाः) is introduced in Nyaya and Vaiseshika darshanas.  Padarthas are entities of whose enumeration is essential for attainment of [[Nihshreyasa (निःश्रेयसम्)|Nihshreyasa]] according to Nyaya.<ref name=":6" />   

The unique concept of Padarthas (पदार्थाः) is introduced in Nyaya and Vaiseshika darshanas which are two of the astika [[Shad Darshanas (षड्दर्शनानि)|Shad Darshanas]].  Padarthas are entities of whose enumeration is essential for attainment of [[Nihshreyasa (निःश्रेयसम्)|Nihshreyasa]] according to Nyaya.<ref name=":6" />   

The very first sutra in Nyaya darshana given by Gautama expounds sixteen categories of things or substances whereas Vaiseshika expounded by Kanada divides all nameable things into six classes by a subtle process of analysis and synthesis.<ref>Sinha, Nandalal. (1923) ''[https://archive.org/details/thevaiasesikasut00kanauoft/page/n12 The Vaiseshika Sutras of Kanada.]'' Allahabad : The Panini Office</ref> Thus it many be noted that attainment of Nihshreyasa (Moksha) or the ultimate good is the goal of all darshana shastras.  

The very first sutra in Nyaya darshana given by Gautama expounds sixteen categories of things or substances whereas Vaiseshika expounded by Kanada divides all nameable things into six classes by a subtle process of analysis and synthesis.<ref>Sinha, Nandalal. (1923) ''[https://archive.org/details/thevaiasesikasut00kanauoft/page/n12 The Vaiseshika Sutras of Kanada.]'' Allahabad : The Panini Office</ref> Thus it many be noted that attainment of Nihshreyasa (Moksha) or the ultimate good is the goal of all darshana shastras.  

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|+List of Padarthas Defined By Nyaya and Vaiseshika Darshanas

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|Dravya (द्रव्यः) Guna (गुणः) Karma (कर्म) Samanya (सामान्यः) Visesha (विशेषः) Samavaya (समवायः)

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# Dravya (द्रव्यः)  

# Guna (गुणः)  

# Karma (कर्म)  

# Samanya (सामान्यः)  

# Visesha (विशेषः)  

# Samavaya (समवायः)

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