Which of the following should be considered the categories (padarthas) of metaphysical study in Vaisheshika?

1.Substance

2.Quality

3.Action

4.Universal

5.Individuator (particularity)

6.Inherence

7.Absence

A1, 2, 3, 5 and 7

B1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

C3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

DAll of the above ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation

All seven listed items are categories, padarthas, of Vaisheshika.

The original six are substance, quality, action, universal, particularity, and inherence.

These cover the things, their properties, motions, and the relations among them.

Absence, abhava, was added later as the seventh category.

It accounts for negative facts such as the non-existence of a pot.

Together the seven exhaust the objects of Vaisheshika metaphysics.

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