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Who among the following is associated with the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy?

Who among the following is associated with the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy? Correct Answer Maharishi Kanad

The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Maharishi Kanad.

  • Maharishi Kanad:
    • He was an ancient Indian natural scientist and philosopher.
    • He founded the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy.
    • The term 'parmanu' was given by him.
    • He explained the atomic theory of matter in his book in Sanskrit called Vaisheshika Sutra.
  • Pakudha Kaccayana:
    • He is an Indian teacher who lived around the 6th century BCE.
    • He believed in atomism.
    • He believed that everything is made of seven eternal elements.
  • Ramanujan:
    • He is an Indian mathematician.
    • He made several contributions to the analytical theory of numbers.
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
    • He was the first Vice President of India and the second President of India.
    • His birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers' Day on 5 September every year.
    • He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954. 

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