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Laukikanyayakośa
decreasing as time passes off.
107. <headword>उत्खातदंष्ट्रोरगन्यायः
When the poisonous fang of a serpent is removed, the
serpent cannot bite a person. Even if it tries to bite, it
is of no use. It becomes useless. The maxim tells that if
certain powerful limb of a person becomes useless, he
cannot perform his duties in the proper manner. When
that limb is cut off, it is useless like the slough of the
serpent.
serpent.
108. <headword>उदकनिमज्जनन्यायः
Cf. विषभक्षणन्यायः, घटारोहणनयायः, तप्तमाक्षिकोद्धरणन्यायः
Water drunk in a limited quantity, quenches the thirst
of a person. But when he thinks that there is plenty of
water in a reservoir or a pond, he jumps into it. Then
that water becomes his killer. The maxim tells that
limited use of anything may be beneficial but use of it
in excessive quantity becomes fatally dangerous.
109. उदके (उदक) विशीर्ण इति न्यायः
Water and fire are useful in their own separate existence.
If fire is thrown in water or if water is sprinkled on
fire, both ways the fire extinguishes and the water
evaporates. When fire and water are brought near each
other, they see their own end. This maxim envisages
fruitless or useless work. (like bringing hostile elements
together).
110. <headword>उद्योगराघवन्यायः
Rāma had resolved to discover Sītā and bring about
the end of Rāvaṇa. On knowing his pious intention, all
the semi-gods and even the monkeys extended their