Question

Arrange the following members of Nyāya syllogism in correct order: \[ \text{A. Udaharana} \] \[ \text{B. Hetu} \] \[ \text{C. Pratijna} \] \[ \text{D. Nigamana} \] \[ \text{E. Upanaya} \]

• A. A, B, E, D, C
• B. C, B, A, E, D
• C. B, C, A, D, E
• D. D, B, E, C, A

Hint:

Nyāya syllogism order: \[ Pratijna \rightarrow Hetu \rightarrow Udaharana \rightarrow Upanaya \rightarrow Nigamana \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Nyāya philosophy gives a five-membered syllogism known as: \[ \text{Pañcāvayava Nyāya} \] The five members are: \[ Pratijna,\ Hetu,\ Udaharana,\ Upanaya,\ Nigamana \]

Step 1: Identify the first member.
The first member is Pratijna, which states the proposition to be proved. So: \[ C = \text{Pratijna} \]

Step 2: Identify the second member.
The second member is Hetu, which gives the reason. So: \[ B = \text{Hetu} \]

Step 3: Identify the third member.
The third member is Udaharana, which gives an example. So: \[ A = \text{Udaharana} \]

Step 4: Identify the fourth and fifth members.
The fourth member is Upanaya, the application. The fifth member is Nigamana, the conclusion. So: \[ E = \text{Upanaya},\quad D = \text{Nigamana} \] Thus, the correct order is: \[ C \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \rightarrow E \rightarrow D \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) C, B, A, E, D}} \]