Who is the author of the text Nyayapravesa-tarksastra?

Sankarasvamin is the author of the text Nyayapravesa-tarksastra.Key Points

• The authorship of the text Nyayapravesa-tarksastra is a matter of debate among scholars.
• The text is traditionally attributed to the Buddhist philosopher Dignaga, but there is some evidence to suggest that it may have been written by Sankarasvamin, a Hindu philosopher.
• One piece of evidence in favour of Sankarasvamin's authorship is the fact that the text is written in a style that is characteristic of Hindu philosophy.
• The text is also more comprehensive than other works by Dignaga, suggesting that it may have been written by a later author with a broader knowledge of philosophy.
• However, there is also evidence to support the traditional attribution of the text to Dignaga.
• The text is mentioned in several works by other Buddhist philosophers, including Dharmakirti, who was a student of Dignaga.
• Additionally, the text contains several technical terms that are used in other works by Dignaga.
• Ultimately, the question of who authored the text Nyayapravesa-tarksastra is a complex one that has not yet been definitively resolved.​

Additional Information

• ​Uddyotakara:
  • ​Uddyotakara (8th century CE) was a Mimamsa philosopher who wrote a commentary on Kumarila Bhatta's Tantravārtika.
  • He is known for his defence of the Mimansa view of the Vedas as a source of knowledge.
• Kumarila Bhatta:
  • ​Kumarila Bhatta (7th century CE) was a Mimamsa philosopher who wrote the Tantravārtika, a commentary on Jaimini's Mimamsa Sutras.
  • He is known for his rejection of the Buddhist view of the Vedas as not being a source of knowledge.
• Parthasarathi:
  • Parthasarathi (13th century CE) was a Mimamsa philosopher who wrote the Siddhāntasundara, a commentary on Kumarila Bhatta's Tantravārtika.
  • He is known for his defence of the Mimansa view of the Vedas as a source of knowledge.