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Lok k e (a) vag hah
VFk%
Meaning:
bu /kekind n0; ka dk ykdkdk’k ea voxkg (fuokl ) gA (These substances - the principles of motion and rest, the souls and the forms of matter are located in the space of the universe (loka) or cosmos.
Q.V.12.1 A.V.12.1
Where do all the substances exist? All the substances exist in the cosmos.
Q.V.12.2 A.V.12.2
What is the meaning of avag ha (place)? It means the place to stay/exist.
Q.V.12.3
If cosmos is the support of substances like medium of motion etc, then what is the support for universe itself? There is no support for the cosmos as it is self-supported.
A.V.12.3
Q.V.12.4 A.V.12.4
From which stand point is the cosmos support of all substances? It is said so from the practical standpoint (vyav haranaya) only.
Q.V.12.5
What is the support of all substances from the transcendental standpoint (ni cayanaya)? All substances are self supported from transcendental standpoint.
A.V.12.5
Q.V.12.6 A.V.12.6
What is cosmos (loka)? The continuous part of space where all the substance types like souls, matter etc are found is called the loka or the cosmos.
Q.V.12.7
A.V.12.7
Which substances cause the differentiation between cosmos (lok k a) and trans-cosmos (alok k a)? Medium of motion and medium of rest are the two substances which cause this distinction between cosmos and trans-cosmos as the absence of these two substances cause the existence or non existence of other substances like souls and matter.
Q.V.12.8
How are medium of motion and medium of rest all pervading in the cosmos? They pervade the cosmos like the oil in the oilseeds.
A.V.12.8
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/kek/ket k% dRLUS V.13 Dharm dharmayoh krisne
v Fk% Meaning:
/kel vk v/ke&nd; dk voxkg 1 ex&ykdkdk'k eaga The media of motion and rest pervade the entire cosmos-space.
Q.V.13.1 A.V.13.1
How do medium of motion and medium of rest exist in the cosmos? They exist in the cosmos like the oil in oil seeds.
Q.V.13.2
Why is the word krtsane (entire) used in the aphorism?
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