Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
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) — The laukika-alaukika distinction is drawn within perception, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The laukika-alaukika distinction is drawn within perception, so that is the answer.
★Nyaya divides pratyaksha into ordinary (laukika) and extraordinary (alaukika).
★Ordinary perception is normal sense-object contact.
★Extraordinary perception includes samanyalakshana, jnanalakshana and yogaja.
★So this division belongs to pratyaksha.
★So the answer is pratyaksha.
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