Two and a half millennia ago, the sage Kanada set out to answer the most basic questions of existence: What is the world made of? How do we know what we know? And what does it mean to live well? The Vaisheshika Sutras, his masterwork, is one of the world's earliest systematic philosophies — a brilliant inquiry into atoms, categories, perception, and the path to liberation. This modern-English edition renders Kanada's ancient wisdom in clear, inviting prose, faithful to the original's meaning and spirit. Explore the six categories of reality, the nature of the self and mind, the mechanics of action and consequence, and the subtle art of inference that connects perception to truth. Whether you come as a student of philosophy, a seeker of timeless insight, or a curious reader, this edition opens a door to a classic that has shaped Indian thought for centuries. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.