| Keyword | Vaada |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तत्र वादो नाम स यत् परेण सह शास्त्रपूर्वकं विगृह्य कथयति। च.वि. ८/२८ |
| Reference | C.Vi.8/28 |
| Literary Meaning | Debate, M / W – demonstrated conclusion |
| Implied Meaning | When one enters into a debate with another person in hostile spirit of challenge with the aid of authoritative texts, it is called Vaada . |
| Elaboration | Rational debate helps to enrich one’s capacity of acquiring knowledge. It is of two kinds: 1. Jalpa – Constructive debate. Arguments establishing one’s own position is Jalpa. 2. Vitan`d`a – Harmful, destructive debate. Continual attempt of refusing opponent’s statement without relevant arguments is the destructive debate. |
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