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Anumana
Definition: Inference; valid knowledge acquired through logical reasoning and deduction.
Insights: Anumana is one of the three pramanas in yoga philosophy, representing knowledge gained through logical reasoning. Although direct experience is central, inference helps relate teachings and experiences, deepening understanding beyond immediate perception.
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1.7
pratyakṣānumānāgamāḥ pramāṇāni
Importance: 7/10
The sources of right knowledge are direct perception, inference, and authoritative testimony.
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