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Tattva Sutra
The imitation of the original object, whether in the form of a statue or picture, or that which embodies the original object’s attributes, is called 'sthapana-nikshepa.' For example, a picture or statue of some servant is a 'sthapana-sevaka.' 3. That which serves as the subject or object of non-attachment, i.e., its former or latter state, is called 'dravya-nikshepa.' For example, a person who is not engaged in servitude at present but has served in the past or will serve in the future is a 'dravya-sevaka.' 4. The meaning of a term based on derivation or function is the cause of its creation.
1. In short, names fall into two categories: yogic and conventional, such as 'rasoiya' (one who cooks), 'laigarh' (one who takes). 'Gai' (cow), 'ghoda' (horse), etc., are conventional terms. A person who cooks is called a 'rasayak' and one who takes is called a 'laigarh.' Here, the act of cooking and taking is the reason for the derivation of the terms 'rasoiya' and 'luingash,' meaning these words have been formed due to such actions, and thus, these actions can be considered the cause of the derivation of those words. When forming words from Sanskrit, one should understand the corresponding processes in 'pachak,' 'kumbhakara,' etc., as 'vyutpatti-nimitta' related to cooking processes and event creation activities. In summary, the causative factor of vyutpatti in a yogic context is the very activity that originates it. However, in conventional words, terms such as 'gai' (cow), 'dhada' (grain) do not specifically derive from their etymology but have meaning based on convention. Some types of forms and kinds, like the terms 'gai' and 'dhada,' are the basis for the conventional use of those words. Thus, that form is significant.