Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s5.t12.5

c6.s5.t12.5

Stories of Dharmakīrti’s contemptuous behaviour and sneering nature became current owing to his remaining undaunted and unwavering on philosophical positions. He did not hesitate to criticize his teacher Īśvarasena and to express his disagreement even with great Diṅnāga whom he emulates. Similarly, he attacked the views of his senior contemporaries like Udyotakara, Bhartṛhari and Kumārila also, who were much respected philosophers of their times.