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===Derivation: ===
===Derivation: ===
The word pramana is derived from Sanskrit verb ‘ma’ with prefix ‘pra’.<ref name=s>Jha Srujan. Shabdakalpadruma online application</ref> where ‘ma’ dhatu means “to measure” or ” to mete out”
The word pramana is derived from Sanskrit verb ‘ma’ with prefix ‘pra’.<ref name=s>. RĀDHĀKĀNTADEVA, VASU, V., & VASU, H. (1886) , Śabdakalpadrumah , 3-284 Available from https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=SKD&page=3-284</ref> where ‘ma’ dhatu means “to measure” or ” to mete out”
===Definitions===
===Definitions===
The source or tool to obtain knowledge is Pramana.<ref name=s/>
The source or tool to obtain knowledge is Pramana.<ref name=s/>
It is the process of examination, validation, and authentication of any object or phenomenon to understand its true nature. Thus, pramana are understood as pariksha according to [[Ayurveda]].
It is the process of examination, validation, and authentication of any object or phenomenon to understand its true nature. Thus, pramana are understood as pariksha according to [[Ayurveda]].
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==Synonyms==
==Synonyms==
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