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EXTENT OF THE ATOM
apply also to the indivisible atom. The next sutra is intended to exclude the indivisible particle of matter.
Front: Nanoḥ
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॥ ११ ॥ (11)
11. (There are) no space-points for the atom (indivisible unit of matter).
There are no space-points for the indivisible unit of matter, as it is of the extent of one space-point. One space-point of ākāśā (space) is considered without space-point, as there is no splitting or division of space-point. Similarly the indivisible particle of matter is also of one space-point, and there can be no division of the spatial unit. Further there is nothing smaller than an aņu (indivisible particle). So there can be no division of its space-point.
The next sutra is intended to indicate the location of the medium of motion and so on.
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॥ १२ ॥ (12)
Lokakase avagahaḥ
12. (These substances-the media of motion and rest, the souls and the forms of matter--) are located in the space of the universe.
The substances mentioned such as the medium of motion are located in the space of the universe, and not outside it. If space is the support of the medium of motion and so on, what is the support of space? The reply is that there is no other support for space. Space is supported by itself. Now the following contention arises. If another support is postulated for the medium of motion and the other substances, another support must be postulated for space also. If that is done, it will lead to infinite regress. But it is not so. There is no substance which is more extensive than space, wherein it can be said to be located. It is infinitefold of all other categories. Hence, from the empirical point of view, space is said to be the receptacle (support) of the medium of motion etc. But, from the intrinsically genuine or exact point of view, all substances are situated in themselves. For instance, if some one asks
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