Tattva Sangraha Vol 2

SR No.: 007609
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kamlashila, Ganganatha Jha
Publisher: Oriental Research Institute Vadodra
Publication Year: 1939
Total Pages: 887
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 84 MB

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TATTVASANGRAHA: OHAPTER XXIV.
TEXT (2202). "THE REASONS THAT THE Vaishēzika CAN ADDUCE IN SUPPORT OF THE VIEW THAT THE AUDITORY ORGAN IS A part of Akasha, WILL APPLY EQUALLY WELL TO THE IDEA OF ITS BEING A part of Space; WITH THIS DIFFERENCE THAT THE LATTER IDEA HAS THE SUPPORT OF THE VEDA."-[Shlokavārtika-ETERNALITY OF
Words—153-154).—(2202)
COMMENTARY.
In the case of Akasha, there is an assumption of parts, on the basis of the objects with which it comes into contact; the same would be the case with Space also
Question :- What thon is the difference between this view and the other one under which the Auditory Organ consists of Akasha ?
Answer - With this difference, etc. etc.'-(2202)
In the following Text, the Mināmsaka sums up his position and explains the possibility of Deafness, etc.
TEXT (2203). "THUS THEN, THE AUDITORY ORGAN CONSISTS OF A PART OF THE SUBSTANCE Space, WHICH IS INFLUENCED BY MERIT AND DEMERIT AND WHICH COMES TO BE ENCLOSED WITHIN THE CAVITY OF THE EAR, AND IT IS THIS ORGAN THAT IS embellished (BY ARTICULATION)."-Shlokavārtika-ETERNALITY OF
WORDS, 154-155).-(2203)
COMMENTARY.
The Mimamsaka proceeds to explain that the objections urged do not also affect the view that the embellishment pertains to the object (the Word. Sound that is heard).
TEXT (2204). "EVEN IF THE EMBELLISHMENT PERTAINED TO THE OBJECT - IT WOULD
AFFECT THAT ONE OBJECT ONLY; AND ON ACCOUNT OF THE DIFFERENCE IN THE CAPACITIES OF MEN, THE SOUND COULD NOT BE HEARD BY ALL.” - [Shlokavārtika-ETERNALITY
or WORDS-83-84).- (2204)
COMMENTARY. It has been argued above (under Text 2157) that if the Word-Sound were embellished, it should be heard by all men'. This criticism is not