Many classical thinkers distinguish an initial stage of perception that is pre linguistic and non conceptual, often labelled nirvikalpaka. At this stage, the object is given but not yet classified under a universal or associated with a name. Only later does savikalpaka perception arise, where the object is judged as “this is a pot” or “this is a cow.” Nirvikalpaka pratyakṣa thus emphasises raw presentation prior to full conceptualisation.
Option A:
Option A describes savikalpaka perception, which is determinate and involves recognition of universals and linguistic labels.
Option B:
Option B incorrectly reduces perception to inference; nirvikalpaka is still perceptual and does not arise from inferential mediation.
Option C:
Option C accurately captures the idea of an early, indeterminate perceptual phase where the object is present without explicit conceptual articulation.
Option D:
Option D confuses the doctrine with imagination; nirvikalpaka is still awareness of a real object and is not equated with fantasy or hallucination.
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