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FOREWORD
The tradition of Indían Philosophy is rooted in deeper past. The growth and development of the several differing thought patterns, perceptions and conceptions in regard to the Verities and Reality in Indian Philosophy took place within the perimeter of this broad tradition. These philosophical schools can be divided into two main branches: Vedic and Śramaṇaic. The Nyaya and the Vaiseṣika systems can be reckoned within the main stream of Vedic tradition. The Nirgrantha/Jaina, Ājīvika, and the Buddhist systems belong to the Śramanic tradition. Indeed, several works relating to the tenents/doctrines of the Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika darśanas have been written in the past. Their comparison can for certain be very interesting and informative. Their comparative study is published here in the book form. This study, hopefully, will be found useful to the scholars and the students alike.
Smt. Kokilaben Shah is author of the present book. Her doctoral thesis was based on this late medieval work. It is a matter of great pleasure that her work is now published by this Centre.
The Computer operators M/s, Makawan Vikram and Akhilesh Mishra, the proof reader Naranbhai Patel, and the Administrative officer Chandraprakash Shah of this centre have assisted in preparing the copy of this book, for which I express deep appreciation and thanks.
Ahmedabad, 2001
Jitendra Shah
Director
(Sharadaben Chimanbhai Educational Reserach Centre)
