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The terms "Yogadristi Samuray" and "Nay" both convey the same ultimate meaning. "Nay" is derived from the root "ni," which means "to lead towards" or "to direct." It can be defined as "the way that leads to a particular aspect of the truth," or "the way that expands from a smaller perspective to encompass a larger one." It can also be defined as "a specific determination that grasps an aspect of the true nature of things without rejecting other aspects." Anything that rejects other aspects is not "Nay" but rather "Durnay" (incorrect Nay) or "Nayabhas" (an illusion of Nay). "Nay" can also be understood as "Nyaya" (justice). Through the just method of "Nay," one can impartially examine the infinite aspects of the truth in a sequential manner. The term "Nay" is also used in the context of "Upadesh" (teaching), as in the phrase "Upadesh che te Nany che" (teaching is Nay). This is because teaching can be based on specific perspectives. Therefore, teaching is also "Nay," as it guides the soul towards the right path based on specific perspectives. It is a "style of explanation," and therefore, even the teachings of the "Trishi Desh" (three worlds) are considered to be "Nay-related."
The value of such relative teachings ultimately stems from the "Tattva" (truth) or "Paramarth" (ultimate reality), which is the knowledge of the "Sarvagna" (omniscient). The omniscient knowledge examines every aspect of reality without being biased by any particular "Nay." There is no teaching or meaning in the omniscient knowledge that is devoid of "Nay." However, the "Nay" is explained based on the understanding of the listener. Any error in the teachings of the omniscient is due to the specific perspective of the listener, and the value of all teachings ultimately originates from the omniscient knowledge. Just as many rivers originate from a mountain, so too do various teachings originate from the omniscient knowledge. The words of the great soul, Shrimad Rajchandraji, are a testament to this, as he offers his heartfelt devotion to the omniscient knowledge: "Oh, the noble, peaceful, and righteous path! Oh, the omniscient God, the source of the most excellent, peaceful, and righteous path!"
+ "नानास्वभावेभ्यो व्यावृत्त्यैकस्मिन्स्वभावे वस्तु नयति प्राप्नोतीति नयः।" "प्रकृतवस्त्वंशग्राही तदितरांशाप्रतिक्षेपी अध्यवसायविशेषो नयः ।"
–Shri Yashvijayji-krit Narhasya. + "जो न्तwówwwजुवाते चुस्तता दुर्नयाः” –Shri Haribhadrasuri-krit Panchashat. x "नथि नएहि विहुणं सुत्तं अत्थो अ जिणमए किंचि । । गायज्ઞ ૩ લોયા ના નવવિલા કૂવા ” Shri Jinabhadragani Kshamasraman-krit Visheshavashyak Sutra.