The Theory of Causation primarily investigates the connection between a cause and its resulting effect.

In the Theory of Causation, a cause is an event that occurs before and is responsible for the occurrence of another event, known as the effect.

The Theory of Causation posits that a cause and its effect have a necessary and sufficient relationship, meaning that the cause is both necessary and sufficient for the occurrence of the effect.

Asatkaryavada is the principle that an effect is a transformation or modification of its cause, rather than being created from nothing or pre-existing in its cause.

Samavaya refers to the inherent and inseparable relationship between a substance and its qualities, such as the relationship between a pot and its color or shape.

Karyakaraṇabhāva refers to the specific relationship between a cause and its effect, emphasizing their mutual dependence and the transformation from cause to effect.

Anvayavyatireka is the method of agreement and difference, which involves identifying the presence or absence of a cause and its corresponding effect in various instances to establish a causal relationship.

Upādāna kāraṇa refers to the material cause of an effect, which is the substance or matter from which the effect is produced or transformed.

Nimitta kāraṇa refers to the efficient cause of an effect, which is the agent or force that brings about the transformation or change from cause to effect.

Sahakāri kāraṇa refers to the instrumental cause of an effect, which is the means or instrument through which the efficient cause operates to bring about the effect.

Prayojana kāraṇa refers to the final cause of an effect, which is the purpose or goal for which the effect is produced or achieved.

Asamavāyi kāraṇa refers to the material cause of an effect, which is the substance or matter from which the effect is produced or transformed.

Samavāyi kāraṇa refers to the substance or substrate in which an effect inheres or exists, providing the basis for the effect's manifestation.

Vibhāga kāraṇa refers to the cause that separates or divides an effect from its substrate, allowing the effect to exist independently.

Abhimāna kāraṇa refers to the cause that gives rise to the notion of 'I' or self, leading to the experience of agency and ownership.