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45.
 
Laukikanyayakośa
 
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.
 
46.
 
अन्धपरम्परान्यायः
 
अनादित्वेऽपि अन्धपरम्परान्यायेनाप्रतिष्ठैवानवस्थाव्यवहार-
लोपिनी स्यान्नाभिप्रायसिद्धिः ।
 
- सा० 24
 
(i) A blind man does work which is done likewise by
another blindman and it is followed by another
blindman and so on.
 
44. अन्धाक्षिमीलन्यायः
 
(ii) Sometimes this maxim describes a situation when
nothing is steady and the instability persists. This
is called contingency of endlessness.
 
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.
 
अन्धाञ्जनयायः
 
This maxim suggests that ineffective device should not
be used. It is futile to apply collyrium to the eyes of a
blind man.
 
अन्धानन्दन्यायः
 
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.