Anagatavekshanam

Sanskrit Name: अनागतवेक्षणम् A prospective reference to statements from forthcoming chapters or sections of a text that are relevant to the topic being discussed Alternate Name(s): Prospective cross referencing

analogy

Sanskrit Name: उपमानः The Sanskrit word that translates to “comparison” is considered the fourth of the five means (pramaṇa) through which legitimate understanding of the world can be achieved. Alternate Name(s): Upamanah

Andajah

Sanskrit Name: अण्डजः Oviparous animals are those that reproduce by laying eggs, a process observed in species such as reptiles, birds, and fish. Alternate Name(s): oviparous animals

Anekantah

Sanskrit Name: अनेकान्तः Listing multiple conclusions without refuting any of them Alternate Name(s): Acceptance by multiple conclusion

anger

Sanskrit Name: क्रोधः Also translated as fury, rage or wrath Alternate Name(s): Krodhah

Anityam

Sanskrit Name: अनित्यम् Not everlasting, transient, occasional, incidental Alternate Name(s): transient, perishable

Antashvetan

Sanskrit Name: अन्तश्वेतन Living organisms possessing internal awareness, meaning their consciousness is not expressed outwardly (such as in plants), supply the pertinent details requested. Alternate Name(s): Introverted consciousness

Anubandhah

Sanskrit Name: अनुबन्धः The concept of continuity of effect or long-term outcomes encompasses the attainment of a healthy lifespan. Alternate Name(s): consequence, long-term effect

Anumanam

Sanskrit Name: अनुमानम् Inference is the process of drawing a new conclusion based on direct observations and the application of reasoning. Alternate Name(s): Inference based on observations

Anumatah

Sanskrit Name: अनुमतः Acceptance of an alternative perspective in a text can be achieved by presenting it clearly without countering it. Alternate Name(s): Acceptance by not refuting