Vaisesika Sūtra 3.2.06

यज्ञदत्त इति संन्निकर्षे प्रत्यक्षाभावाद् द्रुष्टं लिङ्गं न विद्यते ॥६॥

The indication of Yajñadatta in proximity is not perceived due to absence of direct perception.