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THE SIDDHANTA.
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Space. Besides, if we deny substantiveness to Space and replace it by absolute vacuity, the conception of the latter will have to imply unlimited expansion, our idea of spatiality being only that of a boundless expanse. But such a concept will be as self-destructive as the notion of a square circle, or a circular square, for it will then imply the presence of the attribute of infinite extension in that which has no existence itself. On the other hand, if there be not one infinite vacuum but a large number of finite ones, then will arise the question as to the size of each of them; for if their dimensions be no bigger or greater than the point of Geometry, then it will be impossible to construct our concept of an infinitely extended space or room with the aid of such points. But if it be said that each of the units or atoms of vacuity is endowed with actual dimensions, though of a finite type, then the old difficulty re-appears with increased vigour, since that which has no existence is as incapable of a finite size as of an infinite one. There is a further difficulty which arises on the supposition of a multitude of vacuities, for a multitude of unreals' is a possible conception for unbealthy intellects alone.
The infinity of Space is evident from the fact that, we cannot conceive it as finite. If it were a finite substance, it would be limited by something else, and would have a 'beyond' to it which must be either another piece of Space or pure emptiness. But not the latter, for the reasons already given: It would then be the former. But two finite spaces would themselves require an inter-space to fill in their interstices. We should then have to enquire whether this inter
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