[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021) › c5.s6.8 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.s6.8 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c5.s6.8 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s6.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s6.8) In the Śāntiparva of \*Mahābhārata\*, Bhīṣma establishes \*ānṛśaṁsya\* (non-cruelty) as a criterion for carrying out a proper discussion. A person hurting the other by his speech is also a cruel person. Using of foul and harsh language is equated with inflicting violence.³² A good speaker is the one who speaks without going against his own intentions and also against the intentions of the hearer. - [Previous: c5.s6.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s6.7) - [Next: c5.s6.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s6.9) - [Up: c5.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s6.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c5.s6.8) · Pramāṇa