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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

Why is Maharshi Kanad famous? How did he get this name?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
He propounded the atomic theory of Veseshik philosophy. He gave the concept that atom combines together to make molecules. He ateTandual particles (Sama rice in Hindi) during his meditation that made his name 'Kanad'. He was the originator of the particle-molecule theory and hence called as Kanad.
 
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