वैशेषिक सुत्र

Vaiseshika Sutra is also called Kanada sutra. It is an ancient Sanskrit text which is the foundation of the Vaisheshika school of Hindu philosophy. It was authored by Sage Kanda also known as Kashyapa , thus it is also called Kanda Sutra. Vaiseshika Sutra is written in aphoristic sutras style and presents its theories on the creation and existence of the universe using naturalistic atomism applying logic and realism. It is one of the earliest known systematic realist ontology in human history. The text discusses motions of different kind of laws that govern it, the meaning of Dharma, a theory of epistemology, the basis self and the nature of yoga and Moksha. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 16, Series Level: 23 files, File Level: 21 Vol of 18 folios, Item Level: Paper folios 18. Owner(s) of original material: Krishnaman Shakya. Alternative calendar and date: Nepal Samvat 1003.