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Tattvartha Sutra
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The present is both objective and subjective. Thought (chintan) regarding the future object is thus related to the future.
Question - According to this statement, can mind (mati), memory (smriti), perception (sanjna), and thought (chinta) be synonymous words since their meanings differ?
Answer - Despite the distinctions in subject matter and some causal differences, mind (mati), memory (smriti), perception (sanjna), and thought (chinta) are all fundamentally aspects of knowledge, which is the inner cause that leads to the cessation of the karmas obstructing knowledge. Thus, the terms mati and others are referred to as synonymous in this context.
Question - Nothing is stated about the term "Abhinibodh." What type of knowledge does it denote?
Answer - Abhinibodh is a general term for knowledge related to the mind (mati). It is used for all forms of knowledge that arise from the cessation of karmas obstructing mind-related knowledge. The terms mati and others specifically apply to the distinctive types of knowledge that arise from that cessation.
Question - If Abhinibodh is a general term and mati and others are its specific terms, then how are they synonymous?
Answer - Here, without differentiating between the general and specific, all are referred to as synonymous terms. 13.
Nature of Mind Knowledge
Tadindriya’anindriyanimittam. 14.
Question - Mind knowledge arises through the senses and the non-senses. Here, the two causes of mind knowledge—senses and non-senses—are mentioned. While the senses like eyes are well-known, what is meant by non-senses?
Answer - Non-senses refer to the mind.
Question - Since eyes and mind are both means of mind knowledge, what is the reason for distinguishing one as a sense and the other as a non-sense?
Answer - Eyes and others are external means, while the mind is an internal means. This distinction causes the differentiation between the terms senses and non-senses. 14.