Tarka

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Tarka (Skt., ‘reason’, ‘philosophy’). An activity of mind usually condemned by Buddhists. In the Upaniṣads, tarka is held to be a preliminary, but inadequate, means for understanding the ultimate. The Buddhist canon generally speaks of tarka in the pejorative sense of vain speculation.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions JOHN BOWKER

tarka

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tarka Indian; foods seared with ghee (clarified butter) and seasoning after cooking. Also known as chamak.

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

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