Vaisheshika Darshana is one among the Astika Darshana, propounded by Maharshi Kanada. It is also known as Aulukya Darshana, Samana Tantra, Samana Nyaya, Kalpa Nyaya. He highlighted the description of “Vishesha” of Shat Padartha (Six positive substances) hence named as “Vaisheshika Darshana’”. Maharshi Kanada used to collect and eat Ahāra-kana (food particles), hence named as “Kanada”. He used to beg at nights like an owl and was also blessed by the Lord Shiva in the form of owl, hence it is named as “Aulukya Darshana”