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274] Sarvarthasiddhi
171178294That which, when protected, grows and prospers is called Brahma. That which is devoid of it is called Abrahama. What is it? It is Maithuna. In it, vices like violence flourish. Because one who is inclined towards sexual indulgence, harms both mobile and immobile beings, speaks falsehood, takes what is not given, and accepts both conscious and unconscious possessions. 6694. Now, to explain the characteristics of the fifth possession, the next sutra says:
Moochha is possession. ||17||
8695. Now, the nature of Moochha is explained. Question: What is Moochha? Answer: The protection, acquisition, and cultivation of external objects like cows, buffaloes, gems, pearls, etc., both conscious and unconscious, and internal objects like attachment, etc., is Moochha. Question: In the world, there is a common understanding that a particular aggravation of wind, etc., is called Moochha. Why is this not considered here? Answer: This is true, but the general meaning of the root Moochha is delusion, and general words are applicable to their specific meanings. Therefore, the specific meaning of Moochha is considered here, because the topic is possession. Question: Even with this meaning of Moochha, external objects do not become possessions, because Moochha refers to the collection of internal possessions. Answer: This is correct, because the internal is considered the primary, and therefore, only the internal is collected. It is clear that even without external possessions, a person who has the thought "this is mine" is still possessed. Question: If external objects are not possessions, and if the thought "this is mine" is possession because it is the cause of Moochha, then knowledge, etc., also become possessions, because like the results of attachment, etc., there is also the thought "this is mine" in knowledge, etc.? Answer: This is not a fault, because "due to inattentiveness" is implied. Therefore, knowledge, perception, and conduct of an attentive person are not possessions. 1. Abrahama. What is Mu.। 2 Conscious and unconscious Mu.। 3. Chyete. What is Moochha Mu. A., Di. 1, Di. 2.। 4. Muktaadi Mu., Ta.। 5. Tanaanam cha Raaga Mu.। 6. Grihyate. Evam api Ta., Na.। 7. Sangrihyate. Asatyapi Mu.। 8. Graho Bhavati Mu.। 9. Tate. Gyaan A., Di. 1, Di. 2.