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Chapter One 8 200. The term *vyanjana* refers to the unmanifest state of sound and other objects. Its *avagraha* is the only thing that exists, not *iha* etc. Why is this? It is to establish a rule, that *avagraha* is the only thing that exists, not *iha* etc. Should the *evakara* be used in this sutra? It should not be used, because "when a rule is established, a subsequent rule is for the purpose of establishing a rule" (Pa. Ma. Bha. 1, 1, 31). Therefore, even without the *evakara*, the sutra will serve its purpose of establishing a rule. But, the term *avagraha* is used in both places, so what is the difference? The difference lies in the *avagraha* of the meaning and the *avagraha* of the *vyanjana*, in terms of the manifest and unmanifest. How? Like the formation of a new mountain from water droplets. Just as two or three water droplets do not make a mountain wet, but when they are repeatedly poured, it gradually becomes a mountain, similarly, the *pudgalas* that are the form of sound etc., which are perceived by the senses of hearing etc., do not become manifest in two or three moments, but become manifest when they are repeatedly perceived. Therefore, before the perception of the manifest, there is the *avagraha* of the *vyanjana*, and the perception of the manifest is called *artha-avagraha*. This is why *iha* etc. do not exist before the perception of the unmanifest. 8 201. To prohibit the possibility of *vyanjana-avagraha* being present in all senses without exception, the next sutra says:
Not by the eye and the mind. ||19|| 8200. The unmanifest sound etc. is called *vyanjana*. Its *avagraha* is the only thing that exists, not *iha* etc. Question-Why is this sutra? Answer-This sutra is to establish a rule that *avagraha* is the only thing that exists, not *iha* etc. Question-Then, the *evakara* should be used in this sutra. Answer-It should not be used, because "when a rule is established, a subsequent rule is for the purpose of establishing a rule" (Pa. Ma. Bha. 1, 1, 31). Therefore, even without the *evakara*, the sutra will serve its purpose of establishing a rule. Question-But, the term *avagraha* is used in both places, so what is the difference? Answer-The difference lies in the *avagraha* of the meaning and the *avagraha* of the *vyanjana*, in terms of the manifest and unmanifest. Question-How? Answer-Like the formation of a new mountain from water droplets. Just as two or three water droplets do not make a mountain wet, but when they are repeatedly poured, it gradually becomes a mountain, similarly, the *pudgalas* that are the form of sound etc., which are perceived by the senses of hearing etc., do not become manifest in two or three moments, but become manifest when they are repeatedly perceived. Therefore, before the perception of the manifest, there is the *avagraha* of the *vyanjana*, and the perception of the manifest is called *artha-avagraha*. This is why *iha* etc. do not exist before the perception of the unmanifest.
Special Note-Here, the unmanifest sound etc. is called *vyanjana*. But, Vira Sena Swami does not agree with this definition. According to him, the first perception of the acquired meaning is called *vyanjana*. On reflection, it is clear that these two definitions are given due to a difference in perspective. In reality, there is no difference between them. Both Pujya Pada Swami and Vira Sena Swami agree that the first perception of the acquired meaning is *vyanjana*. Only Pujya Pada Swami has given the special epithet "unmanifest" before the word "sound" to explain the state of the object at the time of the first perception by the senses of touch, taste, smell, and hearing. But, Vira Sena Swami has not given such a special epithet. The rest of the statement is easy to understand.
$ 201. To prohibit the possibility of *vyanjana-avagraha* being present in all senses without exception, the next sutra says:
Not by the eye and the mind. ||19|| 1. 'तक्कालम्मि वि णाणं तत्थत्थि तणं ति तो तमव्वत्त । वि. भा. गा. 196। 2.-ग्रहो भवति । किम-दि. 1, दि. 2, आ., मु. । 3. 'सिद्धे विधिरारभ्यमाणो ज्ञापकार्थो भवति'-पा. म. भा. 1, 1,31 4. द्वित्रिसि-मु.। 5. द्वित्र्यादि-मु.।