Which of the following statements best describes the epistemological and ontological synthesis between the Nyaya and Vaisheshika schools of Indian philosophy?

Options:

• A: Nyaya provides the logical and epistemological framework (pramanas) while Vaisheshika provides the physical and ontological classification of the universe (padarthas).
• B: Nyaya rejects the atomic theory of Vaisheshika in favor of absolute monistic idealism.
• C: Vaisheshika accepts all four pramanas of Nyaya, including comparison (upamana) and verbal testimony (shabda), without modification.
• D: Both schools reject the concept of a personal God (Ishvara) and rely purely on naturalistic materialism.

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