Ø Vaisesika school is next to sankhya in origin, priopr to Buddhism and Jainism.
Ø The Vaisesika philosophy is Pluralistic Realism- diversity is the soul of universe.
Ø Founder: Kanada also known as Kanbhuk, Uluka, Kashapa.
Ø This shool is also known as Auluka darshana.
Ø Prashastapada has written Padarthadharmasangraha- called bhasya or commentary on the vaisesikasutra, Vaisesikasutra written by Kanada.