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Satkaryavada: Comparative Study of Parinamavada and Vivartavada

Satkaryavada: Parinamavada vs Vivartavada

Satkaryavada: Parinamavada vs Vivartavada

Simple Narration

Satkaryavada means the effect exists in its cause. It is interpreted in two ways: Parinamavada (real transformation) and Vivartavada (apparent transformation).

Diagram Representation

Parinamavada

Example: Milk becomes Curd.

Cause transforms into a new form.

Vivartavada

Example: Rope appears as Snake.

Cause remains unchanged; effect is an illusion.

Comparison Chart

Feature Parinamavada Vivartavada
Nature of Change Real Transformation Apparent Transformation
Cause Changes into effect Remains unchanged
Example Milk to Curd Rope appears as Snake
School Samkhya, Yoga Advaita Vedanta
Key Philosopher Kapila, Patanjali Adi Shankaracharya
Scriptural Reference Samkhya Karika Advaita commentaries

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