Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t2.39

v1.c7.s7.t2.39

“Valid cognition” is to obtain knowledge through teachings or theories of the wise or holy man, and according to the *Yogacarabhumi-sastra*, “valid cognition refers to teachings of the omniscient or what he hears or follows, and it also has three categories, the one is no violation of holy scriptures, the second is no defilement, and the third is no breaking of recognised law.” The *Nyaya Sutra* also mentions “valid cognition”, but with a description not identical with that of *Yogacarabhumi-sastra*.