Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s5.t12.3

c6.s5.t12.3

Dharmakīrti came in the line of disciples of Diṅnāga. His *Pramāṇavārtika* occupies a pivotal position in the debate between the Gautamīyas and Buddhist logicians. With rare brilliance and insight, he exhibited so subtle an understanding of Diṅnāga’s texts that his teacher is reported to have conceded his superior understanding. It was at the instance of Īśvarasena, his *guru*, that Dharmakīrti started writing commentaries on Diṅnāga’s works.