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Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः) (view source)
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=== Stating Theories and Rules ===
=== Stating Theories and Rules ===
Any treatise, literary or scientific, would lay down some specific principles, theories and rules on the basis of research and observation. Some tantrayuktis help codify the observations on which rules are framed. Some are
Any treatise, literary or scientific, would lay down some specific principles, theories and rules on the basis of research and observation. Some tantrayuktis help codify the observations on which rules are framed. A few are<ref name=":2" />
* नियोगः
* नियोगः ॥ Niyoga - an invariable rule
* अपवर्गः
* अपवर्गः ॥ Apavarga - an Exception to the general rule
* विकल्पः
* विकल्पः ॥ Vikalpa - an optional rule
* उपदेशः
* उपदेशः ॥ Upadesa - directives, advice (of do's and dont's)
* स्वसंज्ञा
* स्वसंज्ञा ॥ Svasamjna - a technical term
Sushruta gives an example of Apavarga in the context of prescribing medication for poisonous bites. अस्वेद्या विषोपसृष्टा अन्यत्र कीटविषादिति । The rule is - Fomentation should not be applied in the case of poisoning, except those suffering from insect poisoning.
=== Explanation of Concepts ===
A mere statement of rules, concepts, principles, observations may be unconnected and abstract. Yuktis provided the author to explain his concept or theory clearly with examples, analogies, comparisons and illustrations.<ref name=":2" />
* निर्वचनम् ॥ Nirvachana - outlines the etymology of terms
* पूर्वपक्षः ॥ Purvapaksha - preliminary objections (a provisional view)
* अनुमतम् ॥ Anumata - accepting the view of others
* उत्तरपक्षः ॥ Uttarapaksha - final answers (decisions)
* दृष्टान्तः ॥ Drshanta - Use of analogy, illustration to aid in explanation of the concept
=== Style of Expression and Diction ===
A treatise loses its focus when the language is verbose distracting the reader away from the intent of the author. A crisp, unambiguous presentation is essential for any scientific work or even while presenting an abstract concept. An author familiar with the following Tantrayuktis will be well guided to present an orderly and crisp work.
* वाक्यशेषः ॥ Sentence completion
* अर्थापत्तिः ॥ Implication
* समुच्चयः ॥ Collection
* अतिक्रान्तावेक्षणम् ॥ reference to a past statement
* अनागतावेक्षणम् ॥ reference to a future statement
Thus in the above four instances we see the apt usage of tantrayuktis, as efficient tools in the creation of treatises and scientific texts.
== Tantrayuktis with Illustrations ==
In this section we present the list of tantrayuktis with at least one definition (though each yukti has other meanings given by different scholars), their explanation in english with an illustration of the concept.
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