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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,” (-5[1])syat, is used in all (*) seven predicates of a system of logic based on this doctrine. This doctrine explains the omniscience (-5[1])of Mahavira, who used it to interpret the common parable of the blind man and the elephant. This doctrine is sometimes simplistically called “intellectual ahimsa.” (-5[1])For 10 points, what doctrine in Jain epistemology holds that ultimate truth is a synthesis of all perspectives? ■END■ (0[5])

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