Parthasarathi Mishra
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Parthasarathi Mishra was a prominent Indian philosopher of the 10th century CE. He was a follower of the Mimamsa school of thought and a defender of Brahmanism against criticisms from other philosophical traditions, particularly Buddhism. Mishra's work contributed to the ongoing logical debates between Brahmanism and Buddhism during his era. He lived during a period of revival for Brahmanism, alongside the flourishing of Vaishnavism and Shaivism, and the rise of Tantric cults within Buddhism. His philosophical contributions are part of the rich intellectual history of Indian philosophy, which includes schools like Advaita Vedanta, founded by thinkers such as Gaudapada and Shankara.12
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Indian philosophyThe logical period…century), Shalikanatha (9th century), and Parthasarathi Mishra (10th century) belong to this age. The greatest Indian philosopher of the period, however, was Shankara. All these men defended Brahmanism against the “unorthodox” schools, especially against the criticisms of Buddhism. The debate between Brahmanism and Buddhism was continued, on a logical level,…
Read More…century), Shalikanatha (9th century), and Parthasarathi Mishra (10th century) belong to this age. The greatest Indian philosopher of the period, however, was Shankara. All these men defended Brahmanism against the “unorthodox” schools, especially against the criticisms of Buddhism. The debate between Brahmanism and Buddhism was continued, on a logical level,…
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…Nectar of Logic”), and by Parthasarathi Mishra in Nyayaratnakara (“The Abode of Jewels of Logic”). Parthasarathi’s Shastradipika (“Light on the Scripture”) is a famous independent Mimamsa treatise belonging to Kumarila’s school.
Read More…Nectar of Logic”), and by Parthasarathi Mishra in Nyayaratnakara (“The Abode of Jewels of Logic”). Parthasarathi’s Shastradipika (“Light on the Scripture”) is a famous independent Mimamsa treatise belonging to Kumarila’s school.
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