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Upakram (introduction)-The first approach is upakram or introduction. That which provides preliminary information or an overview of a scripture to audience or reader is called upakram (introduction). In other words, the effort to bring the profound and complex content of a scripture within the reach of a reader is called introduction or preface. Stressing its importance Jinbhadra Gani states--As things lying in dark become visible by lighting a lamp, likewise the theme or essence of a scripture is revealed by introduction. (commentary by Acharya Mahaprajna, p. 71)
Nikshep (attribution)-The second approach is nikshep, which means to attribute meanings to words to facilitate expressing ideas. (for details see aphorism 7)
Anugam (interpretation)—The third approach is anugam. To correctly interpret an aphorism or a text is called anugam. To select proper terms or meanings from the variety of interpretations made through attribution in accordance with the theme or context is called anugam (interpretation). According to the commentator (Churni) Sutra or aphorism is called 'anu'; to derive a suitable meaning is called gaman. Thus to interpret correctly means anugam.
Naya—The third approach is naya. Everything in this universe is multifaceted. All its attributes cannot be expressed at once. To express one of its attributes in relative terms without negating all the other attributes is called naya (aspector viewpoint). This will be discussed in details in due course.
अनुयोगद्वार सूत्र
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Illustrated Anuyogadvar Sutra
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