Pramānas, the Four Authorities and Evidences of Truth
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1. Shāstra Pramāna
Shāstra Pramāna is the scriptural evidence, the direct, ultimate authority on the Truth as it is, for it is directly from Bhagavan Paramaśiva, the Adiguru (original Guru), the Source of all that is. In Sanatana Hindu Dharma, Veda-Agamas are the irrefutable Shāstra Pramāna. All knowledge currents, philosias, rituals and lifestyle systems, and Yogic sciences for hu- manity are in-depth systematically revealed in Veda-Agamas form the pramanas.
2. Apta Pramāna
Apta Pramānas are the the ancient great authentic, time-tested, fool-proof compilations of experiences of Enlightened Sages called the Rishis, Siddhas, Munis, Incarnations (Avatars), the direct disciples, followers and descendants of Bhagavan Paramaśiva, like the Saptarishis, Maharishis, including the Enlightened Ones such as Patanjali, Valmiki, Agastya Mahamuni, Abhinavagupta, Kshemaraja, Paramahamsa Yogananda, etc. The compiled experiences verify and expand fur- ther on the Veda-Agamas, forming Apta Pramana.