Which ancient Indian philosopher suggested that all matter is composed of very small particles? What name was given by him to these particles?

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Maharishi kanad suggested that all matter is composed of very small particles.
He named these small particles paramanu, as these were indivisible according to him.
This paramanu exhibited two states rest-state of motion and state of absolute rest.

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