Nyaya-Vaisheshika (critical and historical study)
by Aruna Rani | 1973 | 97,110 words
This essay studies Nyaya-Vaisheshika—A combination of two of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. The study also discusses in detail the authors of various works and critically analyzes key concepts of Nyaya-Vaisesika. Such Indian philosophies seek the direct realization of the Atman (the self) to attain ultimate freedom and bliss....
4. Authors of Nyaya (k): Jagadisha Tarkalankara (about 1570 A.D.)
Jagadisa, the famous writer of the Navya Nyaya School, was the author of the following works:- (1) Tattva-cintimani-didhiti-prakasika, familiarly known as JagIdIsI. (2) Tattva-cintamani-mayukha, a commentary directly on Gangeaa's works, of which only portions have survived. (3) Nyayadarsana or Nyaya-saravall, dealing with the doctrine of causality. (4) Sabdasakti-pariksa on the force of words, etc., a grammatico-philosophical treatise. (5) Tarkemrta (6) Padartha-tattva-nirnaya (7) Nyaya-lilavati-didhIti-vyakhya