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The purpose of Nyaya is critical examination of the objects of knowledge by means of the canons of logical proof. The Nyaya system deals critically with metaphysical problems. It contains discussions on psychology, logic, metaphysics and theology. The Nyaya is intended to furnish a correct method of philosophical enquiry into all the objects and subjects of human knowledge, including the process of reasoning and laws of thought. The evidence of the senses is submitted to a critical enquiry. The Nyaya gives a description of the mechanism of knowledge in detail.<ref name=":1" />  

The purpose of Nyaya is critical examination of the objects of knowledge by means of the canons of logical proof. The Nyaya system deals critically with metaphysical problems. It contains discussions on psychology, logic, metaphysics and theology. The Nyaya is intended to furnish a correct method of philosophical enquiry into all the objects and subjects of human knowledge, including the process of reasoning and laws of thought. The evidence of the senses is submitted to a critical enquiry. The Nyaya gives a description of the mechanism of knowledge in detail.<ref name=":1" />  

Nyaya is the basis of all Sanskrit philosophical studies. It is an introduction to all systematic philosophy. It is the preliminary course for a student of Philosophy. A study of the Nyaya Darsana develops the power of reasoning or arguing.<ref name=":1" />  

Nyaya is the basis of all Sanskrit philosophical studies. It is an introduction to all systematic philosophy. It is the preliminary course for a student of Philosophy. A study of the Nyaya Darsana develops the power of reasoning or arguing.<ref name=":1" />

mist7N a, A, KNOWLEDGE implies four conditions: (i) the sub. All knowledge imp or the Pramata, the cogniser, (ii) the object OrJect the resulting state of cognition or tti Prameya, Pr iti and (iv) the means of knowledge or the Prarnaliae Prameya, or the objects. of which right knowledge to be obtained, are twelve, viz., (1) Soul (Atman), Bod" (Sarira), (iii) Senses (Indnyas), (iv) Objects of seriseYs (Artha), (v) Intellect (Buddhi), (vi) Mind (Manas), (vii) Activity (Pravritti), (viii) Fault (Dosha), (ix) Transrnigra tion (Pretyabhava), (x) Fruit (Phala), (xi) Pain (Duhichal, and (xii) Salvation (Apavarga). Perception (Pratyaksha), inference (Anumang comparison (Upamana), and word, or verbal testimony (Sabda) are the Pramanas or the means of right knowledge. Sabda, or verbal testimony, includes Vedic revelation. Pratyaksha is perception by the senses. GOD, SOUL AND UNIVERSE God The Nyaya says that the actions of man produce their fruits, called Adrishta, under the control of God. God supervises the work of Adrishta. The intelligentst principle of Adrishta, which governs the fate of man, acs under the direction of God. God does not alter the course of Adrishta. but renders possible its operation. G°c1,isdt is bestower of the fruits of actions of human beings' u°-,d a Special Soul endowed with omnipotence Pthe omniscience, by which He guides and regulates world.

 

Knowledge implies four conditions:

# The subject or the Pramata, the cogniser

# The object or the Prameya (प्रमेय)

# The resulting state of cognition or Pramiti

# The means of knowledge or the Pramana

The Prameya, or the objects of which right knowledge to be obtained, are twelve, viz.,  

 

(1) Soul (Atman), Bod" (Sarira), (iii) Senses (Indnyas), (iv) Objects of seriseYs (Artha), (v) Intellect (Buddhi), (vi) Mind (Manas), (vii) Activity (Pravritti), (viii) Fault (Dosha), (ix) Transrnigra tion (Pretyabhava), (x) Fruit (Phala), (xi) Pain (Duhichal, and (xii) Salvation (Apavarga). Perception (Pratyaksha), inference (Anumang comparison (Upamana), and word, or verbal testimony (Sabda) are the Pramanas or the means of right knowledge. Sabda, or verbal testimony, includes Vedic revelation. Pratyaksha is perception by the senses. GOD, SOUL AND UNIVERSE God The Nyaya says that the actions of man produce their fruits, called Adrishta, under the control of God. God supervises the work of Adrishta. The intelligentst principle of Adrishta, which governs the fate of man, acs under the direction of God. God does not alter the course of Adrishta. but renders possible its operation. G°c1,isdt is bestower of the fruits of actions of human beings' u°-,d a Special Soul endowed with omnipotence Pthe omniscience, by which He guides and regulates world.

==== Similarities Between Nyaya and Vaiseshika ====

==== Similarities Between Nyaya and Vaiseshika ====