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If in a dispute, one accepts the view of the disputant
only temporarily, this maxim which means, 'Let the
wicked fellow be satisfied', comes into picture.
334. <headword>तृणजलौकान्यायः
This maxim tells about a caterpillar which moves from
one blade of grass to the other one slowly and cautiously.
It does not leave the earlier blade without securing the
other one. This describes a cautious, careful nature of
a person. It also refers to an individual self which
abandons earlier body only when the next embodiment
is secured.
is secured.
335. <headword>तृणभक्षणन्यायः
89
In the olden days, a person used to carry blade of
grass between his teeth which indicated his intention
grass between his teeth which indicated his intention
of surrendering. Here eating should be taken to mean
"holding". A person's self-respect also is hurt in this
act of surrendering by holding a blade of grass with
his teeth.
his teeth.
336. <headword>तृणरज्जुन्यायः
(i) बहूनामल्यसाराणां समवायो दुरत्ययः
-
(ii) तृणैरावेष्टयते रज्जुर्यय्या नागोऽपि बध्यते
--सुभाषित
This maxim tells about the strength of unity. A blade
of grass is very weak but if a number of blades are tied
together, the rope so formed, controls even the mighty
intoxicated elephant.