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Nyaya accepts the metaphysical theories of Vaisesika, as a result, the accounts of matter, souls, and God are almost the same in both the schools.
Nyaya like Vaisesika accepts the theory of asat-karyavada theory of creation.
According to the theory, the effect (karya) does not pre-exist (asat) in the cause. So, creation is always a new beginning. It is a fresh creation. As a result, it is also called Arambhavada.
So, the theory believes that the effect is not contained implicitly in the cause nor ar…

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Visesha or particularity is the fifth category of dravya or substance.
Visesha as the name suggests means exclusivity.
It is also regarded as the basis of discrimination or differentiation.
In other words, it helps us to perceive things differently or different from one another.
It is exclusive in nature.
Whereas, generality forms the basis of assimilation. Visesha is the complete opposite of it.
Vaisesika being a realist school believes in both, quantitative and qualitative plurality.
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