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Pramana (Samskrit : प्रमाण) is the means or the special source of pramaa (Samskrit : प्रमा) or right knowledge. It is that which gives a subject valid knowledge and only valid knowledge of objects. Pramanas are the processes through which one understands the realities of cosmos. When reality reveals true knowledge it is called prama or valid knowledge, and when this revelation is false it is called aprama or invalid knowledge.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The term pramana is derived from the root maa with a prefix pra and suffix lyut.
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.
Prama is defined as the karana or extraordinary cause of a prama or right knowledge.