Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t13.34

v1.c7.s7.t13.34

Zabda, also known as Sabha, āgama or Śabda, refers to the teachings of trustworthy persons. While discussing zabda, “Nyaya Sutra” said: “zabda is the teachings of trustworthy person, it has two kinds: zabda made according to the visible matter and zabda made according to invisible matter.” Here, the so-called “visible matter” refers to common things that could be felt; the so-called “invisible matter” refers to sacrifices, going to heaven and other things.