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Which one of the following is signified by Udaharana of Anumana (Inference) in Indian Logic?

In the five membered Nyaya syllogism the udaharana states the universal concomitance between the middle and major terms together with a supporting example, such as whatever…

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Which one of the following is signified by Udaharana of Anumana (Inference) in Indian Logic?

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In the five membered Nyaya syllogism the udaharana states the universal concomitance between the middle and major terms together with a supporting example, such as whatever is smoky is fiery, as in a kitchen. It is thus a universal proposition along with an instance. The statement of reason is hetu and the conclusion is nigamana.

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