Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t15.44

v1.c7.s7.t15.44

In epistemology, the theory of knowledge was evolved by Ramanuja. He mentioned three types of quantities: partyaksa, anumana and agama. These quantities were viewed as the effective tool to obtain correct understanding. These three quantities have a higher position than those of Shankara’s theory. Because Shankara asserted “Aparavidya”, the said three quantities and the knowledge acquired belong to the range of “Aparavidya”. Therefore, the three quantities stated by both of them were different in impact or position.