Fire is cold because it is a substance represents which of the following Hetvabhasa?
AViruddha
BBadhita ✓ Correct
CAsiddha
DSavyabhichara
Correct answer: (B) Badhita
Explanation
The thesis is annulled by a stronger valid cognition, which is Badhita (the contradicted thesis).
The argument claims fire is cold because it is a substance.
Direct perception plainly shows fire to be hot, not cold.
A sadhya set aside by such perception cannot be re-established by any reason.
When the probandum is refuted by a stronger proof, the reason is the Badhita hetvabhasa.
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