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butter pot. Here the butter stays in the clay pot, so now it is known as a butter pot. To consider one complete substance as comprised of divided form of knowledge. The practical point of view is dependent on other substances.
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646.
How many types of absolute points of view (Nischaya Naya) are there?
There are two types:
1. Substantial point of view (Dravyarthik naya). 2. Modification point of view (Paryayarthik naya).
647.
What is the substantial point of view (Dravyarthik naya)?
A point of view that considers the substance as a whole and gives each attribute and the modes, their subsidiary status, is called the substantial point of view.
648.
What is the modification point of view (Paryayarthik naya)?
The point of view that considers the attributes and modes of a substance as a principle subject, and also consider its substantial consideration as subsidiary status, is known as modification point of view.
649. How many types of substantial points of view are there?
There are three types:
1. Figurative point of view (Naigam naya). 2. Collective point of view (Sangraha naya). 3. Distributive point of view (Vyavahar naya).
650. What is meant by the figurative point of view (Naigam naya)?
In the figurative point of view, one substance is made primary and the other substances become secondary. After that, it distinguishes between both of them as different or as unique. It deals with the intention of the subject. One person is cleaning the rice grains. Someone asks what he is doing. He says he is cooking rice. Here although there is no difference shown between uncleaned rice grains and cooked rice; his intention of cooking the rice is shown.
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