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The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

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more Hindus realize the nature and extent of the egregious allegations that are<br />

being leveled against their faith. <strong>The</strong> window of opportunity to send the Hindu<br />

Dharma into Museums and make it a historical curiosity has now closed<br />

20. We have all heard of the great philosopher statesman of<br />

India ,and in modern times we have had such statesmen as<br />

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Can you name one such person from<br />

the ancient times<br />

<strong>The</strong> most famous of the philosopher statesman of India was by far Chanakya. But<br />

there is one who was less well known especially amongst western audiences and<br />

he is Bhartrihari. In an era when <strong>Indic</strong>s with versatile interests were relatively<br />

abundant, Bhartrihari stands out as a genius of great versatility. Linguist,<br />

philosopher, king, this man did it all .we will put together a collage of Bhartrihari<br />

who was a contemporary of Varahamihira . in the meantime here is a snapshot of<br />

his life and times<br />

21. What are the methods of acquiring knowledge (pramAna)<br />

in the various Dhaarmic faiths<br />

I. JAINISM: 3 pramANas<br />

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