What Shankara really taught

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Srinivasji wrote:

From the V.P's explanation of anupalabdhi it seems it is saying that

one need to have prior memory of objects to apprehend their absence

at the locus.

 

In other words, it seems validity of anupalabdhi depends on the

validity of the underlying memory (smaraNa). Does V.P consider

memory as pramANa? Any pointers is appreciated.

 

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Namaste Srinivasji,

There seems to be division about

recollection/memory as a pramana. For sure memory as long as it stands

uncontradicted is a valid means of knowledge. I suppose that it is a

frail form of knowledge which will require back up.

 

In anupalabdhi what is operating more than recollection is expectation.

You are told to fetch the book that is on the table or the jar that is on

the floor etc. Your expectation is cheated because they are not there.

 

Best Wishes,

Michael