Insight arises from direct perception, conclusions, or learning that are based on reliable sources. ||7||

Verse 7

प्रत्यक्षानुमानाअगमाः प्रमाणानि ॥७॥

pratyakṣa-anumāna-āgamāḥ pramāṇāni ॥7॥

pratyakṣā = that which is right in front of our eyes; that which is directly seen or perceived

anumāna = that which comes from the intellect (manas); a conclusion that is reached

āgamaḥ = legacy; learning from reliable sources; testimony; pronouncements by others; documentary knowledge

pramāṇāni = (from pramāṇa) insight; accurate perception; accurate knowledge

Insight arises from direct perception, conclusions, or learning that are based on reliable sources. ||7||

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