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Q.I.16.2 A.I.16.2
What is the meaning of many types (bahuvidha)? Vidha denotes types. Many types of objects / entities are called knowledge of many types (bahuvidha).
Q.I.16.3 A.I.16.3
What is the meaning of quick (ksipra)? To cognize a fast moving object or to cognize quickly is called quick (ksipra) knowledge.
Q.1.16.4 A.I.16.4
What is the meaning of hidden (anih srta)? To cognize a hidden object by seeing a part of the same is called hidden (anihsrta) knowledge e.g. knowing an elephant submerged in water just by seeing its trunk.
Q.1.16.5 A.I.16.5
What is the meaning of one type (ekavidha)? One type of object is called ekavidha.
Q.I.16.6 A.I.16.6
What is the meaning of unexpressed (anukta)? Anukta means implied and not expressed (said) e.g. to order someone to sit by moving one's hand.
Q.I.16.7 A.I.16.7
What is the meaning of permanent / lasting (dhruva) knowledge? The lasting knowledge (for a long time) of an object is called dhruva knowledge e.g. knowledge of the top /dome of the temple.
Q.1.16.8 A.I.16.8
What is the meaning of knowledge of opposites (setara)? Setara includes/ implies the opposites of all the types of knowledge mentioned earlier in this aphorism e.g. one, one type, slow, visible, expressed and transitory.
Q.1.16.9 A.I.16.9
What is meant by eka / one? Knowledge of a small part or one in number of an object is called eka.
Q.I.16.10 A.I.16.10
What is the meaning of slowly (aksipra)? Slow cognition or cognition of a slow moving object is called aksipra, e.g. knowing that the slow moving object is a turtle.
Q.1.16.11 A.I.16.11
What the meaning is of revealed / un-hidden (nihsrta)? Cognition of a revealed / visible object is called nihsrta, e.g. knowing an elephant when the same is visible completely.
Q.1.16.12 A.I.16.12
What is the meaning of expressed (ukta)? Knowing an object according to its attributes and after hearing some words / sound,
Q.1.16.13 A.I.16.13
What is the meant by transitory (adhruva)? The knowledge which does not stay constant for long after its complete acquisition once e.g. knowing the clouds when they appeared and then not knowing them after they disappear.
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