Pratyaksha Badhakara Bhava - The Intention behind invention

Abstract

The Pramanas are the tool to achieve the Prama. i.e. Yathartha Jnana. Among 4 Pramanas mentioned by Acharyas, Aptopadesha Jnana is the first and foremost important Pramana followed by Pratyksha.[1] Acharya Sushruta opines the Jnana Vruddhi takes place when the Pratyaksha and Aptopadeshajnana goes hand in hand.[2] Pratyaksha Jnana is most valuable than any other Pramanajanya Jnana. There are certain factors where the Pratyaksha Jnana is not perceived properly named as Pratyaksha Badhakara Bhavas.[3] Understanding of these factors to avoid any fault in clinical practice is essential task. Rectification of these factors with the support of technology while in treatment is discussed further in this article.