"Pramana" is a Sanskrit term that means "means of knowledge" or "source of knowledge" in various Indian philosophical traditions. In these contexts, pramanas refer to the methods or instruments through which knowledge can be acquired and validated. Different philosophical schools within Indian philosophy (Darshanas) recognize different pramanas. The classical six pramanas commonly acknowledged are: 1. **Pratyaksha**: Direct perception; knowledge acquired through the senses.
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