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660. What is an impure synthetic practical point of view (Asadbhut vyavahar naya)?
Here the knowledge of two attached substances is considered as belonging to one. For example, this body is mine, or to call the clay pot as a butter pot.
661. (A).
What is meant by a metaphorical impure synthetic practical point of view (Upcharit asadbhut vyavahar naya)?
This is explained when knowledge of two entirely different substances is considered as identical to one only. For example, horse, elephant and, house belong to me.
661.
(B).
What is called the theory of multiplicity point of view?
In a substance when there is the presence of modes of two opposite attributes occurring at the same times it is called a multiplicity point of view.
For example, the soul exists because of self and not because of some other outside entity. Both are modes of opposite attributes, residing together in a given substance, which illustrates the theory of multifoldedness.
Chapter # 5.5 Analysis of the truth.
662.
What is called analysis of the truth (Nikshepa)?
By proper reasoning, one obtains the right knowledge. The truth is then known in precision and with clarity.
663.
How many different way can the truth be analysed? The truth now is known by four different ways:
1. Name (Nam). 2. Symbol (Sthapana). 3. Potentiality (Dravaya). 4. Actuality (Bhav).
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