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A Sanskrit term or a common English translation is required. A doxography of this doctrine by Haribhadra Sūri calls it a “victory banner.” Umasvati’s Tattvārtha sūtra uses this doctrine to synthesize perspectives such as “non-distinguished,” “straight thread,” “verbal,” “subtle,” and “thus happened,” which are examples of nayas. According to Vādi Devasūri’s interpretation of a category derived from this doctrine, the notion that there simultaneously is and isn’t a pot is “inexpressible.” A particle meaning “conditionally,” syat, is used in all (*) seven predicates of a system of logic based on this doctrine. This doctrine explains the omniscience of Mahavira, who used it to interpret the common parable of the blind man and the elephant. This doctrine is sometimes simplistically (-5[1])called “intellectual ahimsa.” For 10 points, what doctrine in Jain epistemology holds that ultimate truth is a synthesis of all perspectives? ■END■ (10[1]0[2])

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