Question

Find the correct sequence of seven Padarthas: A. Abhāva
B. Dravya, Guņa
C. Karma
D. Sāmānya, Viśeşa
E. Samavāya

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

Hint:

Abhāva was later accepted as the seventh Padartha in Vaisheshika philosophy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1:
Vaisheshika philosophy explains seven Padarthas or categories.

Step 2:
The order begins with: \[ Dravya,\; Guņa,\; Karma \]

Step 3:
Then come: \[ Sāmānya,\; Viśeşa,\; Samavāya,\; Abhāva \]

Step 4:
Thus, the correct sequence is: \[ B \rightarrow C \rightarrow D \rightarrow E \rightarrow A \] Hence, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3)}} \]