The distinction between 'laukika' and 'alaukika' is made with reference to which one of the following pramanas?

AAnumana (inference)

BUpamana (comparison)

CPratyaksha (perception) ✓ Correct

DSabda (verbal testimony)

Correct answer: (C) Pratyaksha (perception)

Explanation

The laukika-alaukika division is drawn within perception.

Laukika (ordinary) perception arises from the normal sense-object contact.

Alaukika (extraordinary) perception arises through an unusual mode of contact.

Its three modes are samanyalakshana, jnanalakshana and yogaja.

This ordinary-versus-extraordinary contrast belongs to pratyaksha alone.

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