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In classical Indian philosophy, Svartha (for oneself) and Parartha (for others) are kinds of which of the following pramana (instrument of knowledge)?

APratyaksha
BAnupalabdhi
CUpamana
DAnumana ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Anumana
Explanation

Svartha and Parartha are the two kinds of Anumana.

Anumana is inference, knowledge reached through a middle term.

Svartha anumana is inference carried out for one's own understanding.

Parartha anumana is inference set out in syllogistic form for others.

This for-oneself and for-others division belongs to inference alone.

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