Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.296

c16.296

Then there are mentioned what may be called the Expedients of Debate (*vādopāya*), explaining the ways and means of (*a*) vanquishing a person of blazing reputation, (*b*) arguing with an opponent who is superior, or inferior, or equal in merit, and (*c*) influencing the Parishad hearing the Debate.