Pakshadhara Mishra
Born
Mithila
Alma materAncient Mithila University
OccupationPhilosopher Professor
FamilyMaithil Brahmin
RegionMithila region
SchoolNyaya School of Indian Philosophy
InstitutionsAncient Mithila University Pakshadhara Mithila School
Notable studentsVasudeva Sarvabhauma, Raghunatha Siromani
Main interests
Nyaya Shastra

Pakshadhara Mishra was an Indian philosopher and a scholar of Nyaya Shastra.[1][2] He was the head professor of Nyaya Shastra in the Ancient Mithila University during 15th century CE. His famous pupils are Vasudeva Sarvabhauma and Raghunatha Siromani. [3][4] His academy is known as Pakshadhara Mithila Academy or School.

References

  1. Mookerji, Radhakumud (1989). Ancient Indian Education: Brahmanical and Buddhist. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. ISBN 978-81-208-0423-4.
  2. Vidyabhusana, Satis Chandra (1988). A History of Indian Logic: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Schools. Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. ISBN 978-81-208-0565-1.
  3. "Pakshadhara Mishra | Indian philosopher | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  4. Kochhar, Rajesh (2021-09-02). Sanskrit and the British Empire. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-43553-5.
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