Vāda is upheld as the ideal debate form where both parties sincerely seek truth. They use accepted pramāṇas like perception and inference and avoid dishonest tactics. The emphasis is on justification rather than mere victory. Because of this, vāda is closely linked with philosophical inquiry and rational clarification.
Option A:
Option A describes jalpa, which prioritises winning over truth and may involve questionable strategies.
Option B:
Option B correctly describes vāda as a truth oriented discussion guided by recognised means of knowledge and fair reasoning.
Option C:
Option C corresponds more closely to vitaṇḍā, where one only tries to refute the opponent without defending a positive thesis.
Option D:
Option D restricts debate to scriptural authority, but vāda allows all recognised pramāṇas, not only scripture.
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