Which of the following claims is correct in the context of the theory of Pratyakṣa (perception)?

 

A. For Cārvākas, only what is perceived directly through the senses can be considered true knowledge.

B. For Naiyāyikas, perception encompasses both indeterminate (nirvikalpa) and determinate (savikalpa) stages.

C. For Vedāntins, perception is secondary to scriptural testimony and cannot yield ultimate knowledge.

D. For Buddhists, perception is valid only if it contributes towards liberation and is aligned with meditative insight.

 

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