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independently, as the blind was unable to see and the
lame could not walk. They thought of a trick. The
blind man took the lame man on his shoulder who
could guide him, and show him the proper path. With
the co-operation of both of them, they were able to
reach their destined place. This maxim is made use of
in many philosophical works.
 
43. <headword>अन्धपरम्परान्यायः</headword>
 
अनादित्वेऽपि अन्धपरम्परान्यायेनाप्रतिष्ठैवानवस्थाव्यवहार-
लोपिनी स्यान्नाभिप्रायसिद्धिः।
--सा० 24
 
(i) A blind man does work which is done likewise by
another blind man and it is followed by another
blind man and so on.
 
(ii) Sometimes this maxim describes a situation when
nothing is steady and the instability persists. This
is called contingency of endlessness.
 
44. <headword>अन्धाक्षिमीलन्यायः</headword>
 
In the case of certain persons, the physical movements
do not bring about any change in their personality.
Closing of the eyes is not of any significance to a blind
man.
 
45. <headword>अन्धाञ्जनयायः</headword>
 
This maxim suggests that ineffective device should not
be used. It is futile to apply collyrium to the eyes of a
blind man.
 
46. <headword>अन्धानन्दन्यायः</headword>
 
A blind man may be joyful in two situations:-
(i) When his blindness disappears or (ii) When he
becomes a Yogin and gets the supreme bliss of realizing
the Truth.