Philosophy · Vaiśeṣika Philosophy
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): According to Maharṣi Kaṇāda, the fundamental eternal element of earth (pṛthivī), water (jala), fire (tejas), and air (vāyu) is the paramāṇu. Reason (R): The Vaiśeṣikas hold the opinion that paramāṇu is temporary (anitya) and beyond sensory perception. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
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- 1(A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
- 2(A) is correct but (R) is incorrect✓
- 3Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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(A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
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