प्रत्यक्षानुमानागमाः प्रमाणानि ॥७॥
pratyakṣa-anumāna-āgamāḥ pramāṇāni ||7|| [RS] 1.7 Insight arises from direct perception, conclusions, or learning that are based on reliable sources. [JW] 1.7 Sources of valid ideas are perception and inference and verbal communication. [SS] 1.7 The sources of right knowledge are direct perception, inference and scriptural testimony. [p12] [TD] 1.7 Comprehension is based on direct observation of the object, inference, and reference to reliable authorities . [p151] [EB] 1.7 Right knowledge consists of sense perception, logic, and verbal testimony. [p32] <Page 1.6 Page 1.8> |
(प्रत्यक्षा, pratyakṣā) = that which is right in front of our eyes; that which is directly
seen or perceived
(अनुमान, anumāna) = that which comes from the intellect (manas); a conclusion that is reached (आगमः, āgamaḥ) = legacy; learning from reliable sources; testimony; pronouncements by others; documentary knowledge (प्रमाणानि, pramāṇāni) = insight; accurate perception; accurate knowledge |