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632. What is the subject of organ of knowledge?
The organ of knowledge includes the knowledges of both the common and specific natures of a substance (Samanya and vishesh).
633. What is called the specific knowledge(Vishesh)?
The knowledge of a substance from a specific point of view is called the specific knowledge (Vishesh Gnan).
634. How many types of specific knowledges are there?
There are two types:
1. Coextensive specific knowledge (Sahabhavi vishesha) 2. Specific knowledge occurring in succession (Krambhavi
vishesha).
635. What is coextensive specific knowledge (Sahabhavi vishesha)?
It is specific knowledge of the things that are present in each and every part of a substance and also present in any condition of that substance. This is also called the attributes (Guna) of a substance.
636. What is the specific knowledge occurring in succession (Krambhavi vishesha)?
It is specific knowledge of things, which occurs in succession in a substance. This is also known as modes (Paryay) of a substance.
637. What is a pseudo-organ of knowledge (Pramanabhas)?
The wrong knowledge (Mithya gnan) is called the apparent organ of knowledge or pseudo-organ of knowledge.
638.
How many types of pramanabhas are there?
There are three types, as follow:
1. Indecision (Sanshaya). 2. Erroneous cognition (Viparaya). 3. Inconclusiveness (Anadhyavasaya).
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