nyaya prasthana | न्याय प्रस्थान

Nyaya Prasthana (Devanagari: न्याय प्रस्थान; ISO 15919: nyāya prasthāna) refers to the Evidence of Logic.

The Pillar of Reason In Vedantic philosophy, ascertaining the absolute truth requires congruence across three authoritative sources (Prasthana Trayi). Nyaya Prasthana specifically refers to the Brahma Sutras (Vedanta Darshan) composed by Veda Vyasa.

Role in Validation While the Vedas provide revealed knowledge and the Gita provides practical application, the Brahma Sutras provide the logical framework.

• Method: It uses rigorous logic to reconcile apparent contradictions in the Vedas and establish a coherent philosophical system.
• Requirement: For a scriptural fact to be accepted, it must not only align with the Vedas (Shruti) and the Gita (Smriti) but also withstand the logical scrutiny of the Nyaya Prasthana.

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts:
  • shabda pramana
  • Darshan Shastra
• Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2