| Keyword | Kaaran`a |
| Type | B.P./N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तत्र कारणं नाम तद् यत् करोति, स एव हेतुः स कर्तां । च.वि.८/६९ |
| Reference | C.Su.1/48, C.Vi.8/69 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Cause |
| Implied Meaning | Out of the multiple causes for any effect, the most important and significant cause is called Kaaran`a. |
| Elaboration | It is the causative factor of a substance, event etc. Refer to the discussion on Hetu for the same. According to Tarka Sangraha A ] The cause ( Kaaran`a ) should fulfil following conditions: 1. It should exist before Kaarya ( effect ) 2. It is different from already existing other things and not related with concerned Kaarya .( Anyathaasiddha ) Types of Kaaran`a: 1. Samavaayi Kaaran`a 2. Asamavaayi Kaaran`a 3. Nimitta Kaaran`a 4. Dyotaka Kaaran`a B ] Prithvee , Aapa , Teja , Vaayu , Aakaas`ha , Kaala , Dig , Aatman , Maanas are called Nava Kaaran`a Dravya . These don’t have an origin and are perpetual. These are further divided into two types: Moorta Dravya ( material substance ) Amoorta Dravya . |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 08:45 am