According to Naiyayikas, when we perceive one pot, we perceive the universal 'potness' as its defining property due to:

Correct option is D

The Naiyayikas believe that when we perceive an object (such as a pot), we are not just perceiving the pot but also its universal property (called potness). This perception is due to the universal characteristic, which is known as Sāmānya Laksana (the characteristic of universality). Sāmānya Laksana is the property that helps us to recognize the common nature of different objects (in this case, "potness") in the individual objects that we perceive.

Information Booster:

• Sāmānya Laksana: Refers to the universal feature shared by all objects of a particular type (in this case, the pot). The Naiyayikas argue that when we perceive an individual object, like a pot, we also perceive this universal property.

• Yogaja: Refers to properties that arise due to a particular combination of factors or conditions.

• Anumāna: This refers to inference or reasoning. It is a way of knowing something by inferring it based on evidence or prior knowledge.

• Jñāna Laksana: Refers to the definition or characteristic of knowledge itself in philosophical terms, which helps in understanding or perceiving concepts.