[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.850 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.850 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.850 - **Language:** English ### [c5.850](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.850) KAUTSA. A rationalistic philosopher, who lived before the days of Yāska the author of the Nirukta. He regarded “the Veda as devoid of meaning, and the Brāhmaṇas as false interpretations.” Yāska replied to his objections. - [Previous: c5.849](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.849) - [Next: c5.851](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.851) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Nirukta](https://indike.org/pramana/in.vedanga.nirukta.yaska) — Yāska, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.850](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.850) · Pramāṇa