<i>Pāratantrya</i> and <i>parāpekṣā</i> in the <i>Sambandhaparīkṣā</i>

Dharmakīrti refutes the reality of relation （sambandha） in his Sambandhaparīkṣā （SP）. In first and third verses, pāratantrya parāpekṣā as definitions relation. The two words are so synonymous that it is difficult to distinguish them based on verses alone. To clarify exact meaning words, this paper investigates Dharmakīrti’s usages thereof works well those Buddhist non-Buddhist commentaries SP. I conclude mean by implication different types objects refutation. It clear implies inherence （samavāya） claimed Vaiśeṣika; a broader sense following aspects: first, can be interpreted relationship between cause effect, commonly used works. Second, when an object refutation, permanent relation, namely suitability （yogyatā） real ultimate including inherence.