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Udayana Quotes on Knowledge

Udayana was an Indian philosopher of the eleventh century, the most important figure of the late Nyaya tradition before the rise of Navya-Nyaya, who systematized the union of Nyaya logic and Vaiseshika ontology in his treatises Nyaya-kusumanjali and Atma-tattva-viveka. This page collects quotes attributed to Udayana on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.

Quotes

  • Attributed to Udayana:

    “Reason rightly used is the friend of faith, not its enemy.”

  • Attributed to Udayana:

    “Buddhist logic and Nyaya logic agree on the rules of inference; they disagree on what the inferences imply.”

  • Attributed to Udayana:

    “A handful of flowers may yet make a garland fit for the gods.”

  • “Let me reiterate the crucial aspect of my speech: I believe, like the spread of diseases like COVID-19, Dengue, and Malaria by mosquitoes, that Sanatan Dharma is responsible for many social evils.”

    Udhayanidhi Stalin, 'It's like HIV, leprosy': After Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK's A Raja sharpens attack on 'Sanatana Dharma
  • “Udhayanidhi Stalin, 'It's like HIV, leprosy': After Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK's A Raja sharpens attack on 'Sanatana Dharma”

    Let me reiterate the crucial aspect of my speech: I believe, like the spread of diseases like COVID-19, Dengue, and Malaria by mosquitoes, that Sanatan Dharma is responsible for many social evils.
  • “Udhayanidhi Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin terms ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants during India-Pakistan clash a ‘new low’, BJP hits back”

    India is renowned for its sportsmanship and hospitality. However, the treatment meted out to Pakistan players at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is unacceptable and a new low. Sports should be a unifying force between countries, fostering true brotherhood. Using it as a tool to spread hatred is condemnable.
  • “We aren't asking for anyone’s father's money. We are only asking for the share of tax paid by the people of Tamil Nadu.”

    Udhayanidhi Stalin, 'Watch your tongue': Nirmala Sitharaman on Udhayanidhi's 'father's money' jibe
  • “Udhayanidhi Stalin, 'Watch your tongue': Nirmala Sitharaman on Udhayanidhi's 'father's money' jibe”

    We aren't asking for anyone’s father's money. We are only asking for the share of tax paid by the people of Tamil Nadu.
  • “We don't have a problem with a temple coming up there. We are not in agreement with the construction of a temple after demolishing a mosque.”

    We don't support building temple...': Udhayanidhi Stalin on Ayodhya Ram Mandir
  • “We don't support building temple...': Udhayanidhi Stalin on Ayodhya Ram Mandir”

    We don't have a problem with a temple coming up there. We are not in agreement with the construction of a temple after demolishing a mosque.
  • “Now, onwards, we should call the Prime Minister '28 paisa PM'.”

    We should call Narendra Modi '28 paisa PM': Udhayanidhi Stalin
  • “We should call Narendra Modi '28 paisa PM': Udhayanidhi Stalin”

    Now, onwards, we should call the Prime Minister '28 paisa PM'.