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the functional character implies the prevailing situation. For example, if someone wishes to make a pitcher, he will first of all require some earth. That earth can be moulded into the form of a pitcher at a particular place and time. The blackness, the yellowness, etc. of the earth is its essential virtue.
In the transformation of feeling, the influence of space and time would be apparent anywhere. That at a particular time, a typical virtue manifests itself, is a tested truth. Therefore it is necessary to be constantly alert about bringing about a fundamental change. One has to be careful about the materials one works with-about their colour, smell, taste and touch. One must ensure that these do not exercise a malevolent influence upon one's mind. One should be constantly aware of the qualities of materials in use, such as, food, air, clothes, vessel, house, etc. Thus, a man can protect himself from an environment which defiles his
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