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Topic: Science > Philosophy
User: "Akash"
Date: 24 Dec 2007 06:15:09 AM
Object: Action, purpose and sacrifice: the method of interpretation
We must choose the meaning of a word that suits the context best, as
in the case of the word Svaru. Acting means drawing something near to
one's self. Action requires the use of a limb of the body, and
different limbs perform different actions; and this is signified by
the word Upavesha. The words Juhoti and Harana have similar meanings.
We cannot accept the common meaning of words; and must have new ones
as in the case of ajya, or make a selection, as in the case of Sam-
yavana. The meaning of certain terms is specially defined: for
instance, Mitra and Varuna signify renunciation of action when the
work of life is done.
There is purpose in action, and its idea is illustrated by the Soma
sacrifice. Action with a purpose arises because of a close connection
between the actor and the objects of life. All purpose has its value;
but the final purpose of action is purification.
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User: "John Jones"

Title: woof 24 Dec 2007 06:16:37 AM
On Dec 24, 12:15=EF=BF=BDpm, Akash <narachphiloso...@gmail.com> wrote:

We must choose the meaning of a word that suits the context best, as
in the case of the word Svaru. =EF=BF=BDActing means drawing something nea=

r to

one's self. =EF=BF=BDAction requires the use of a limb of the body, and
different limbs perform different actions; and this is signified by
the word Upavesha. =EF=BF=BDThe words Juhoti and Harana have similar meani=

ngs.


We cannot accept the common meaning of words; and must have new ones
as in the case of ajya, or make a selection, as in the case of Sam-
yavana. =EF=BF=BDThe meaning of certain terms is specially defined: for
instance, Mitra and Varuna signify renunciation of action when the
work of life is done.

There is purpose in action, and its idea is illustrated by the Soma
sacrifice. =EF=BF=BDAction with a purpose arises because of a close connec=

tion

between the actor and the objects of life. =EF=BF=BDAll purpose has its va=

lue;

but the final purpose of action is purification.

More on the subject is explained at:

http://www.narachphilosophy.com/action_purpose_and_sacrifice_the_meth...

(You may click on the link above or type the complete URL address into
your browser)

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