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3) Authoritative statement / known fact (Aptopadesha pramana): It is the authoritative statement obtained from a valid source of knowledge. The primary source of knowledge asserted by one worthy of true knowledge. [Charak Samhita [[Sutra Sthana]] 11/18-19] It is also known as ‘shabda pramana’.
3) Authoritative statement / known fact (Aptopadesha pramana): It is the authoritative statement obtained from a valid source of knowledge. The primary source of knowledge asserted by one worthy of true knowledge. [Charak Samhita [[Sutra Sthana]] 11/18-19] It is also known as ‘shabda pramana’.
4) Logical reasoning (Yukti pramana): It is based on the application and comprehension of information obtained from various sources. It is a practice based expedient source of knowledge. [Charak Samhita [[Sutra sthana]] 11/23]
4) Logical reasoning (Yukti pramana): It is based on the application and comprehension of information obtained from various sources. It is a practice based expedient source of knowledge. [Charak Samhita [[Sutra Sthana]] 11/23]
5. Analogy (Upamana pramana):
5. Analogy (Upamana pramana):