Skanda Purana Pt. 10 (AITM Vol. 58) New Age Books However such assertions as “x

However such assertions as “x is both A and not – A” looks logically absurd because it violates the well established law of contradiction which was formerly treated as one of the laws of thinking innate to the human mind

Subtlety of Meanings aimed at

indicating the meeting of two great cultures-that of ancient Greece and the Buddhism of the Indus valley which was a legacy of the great Emperor Asoka

Formation of the Tarka-sastra

Skanda Purana Pt. 10 (AITM Vol. 58) New Age Books However such assertions as “xIt is the biggest among Puranas. Named after Skanda, son of Siva, this Purana expounds doctrines and worship of Siva. It also contains legends of Siva, especially his battles with Daityas and Danavs. There are sections of Yoga, Dhyana (Meditation), and Jnana (Knowledge). It describes Siva temples in and around Varanasi. It is encyclopedic in character and throws light on different topics of general interest. This Purana is divided into Seven Khandas: