By: Ravindra Joshi

Ravindra Joshi — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:16:11 +0000

Here is my two penny’s worth of contribution to the discussion.

V. S. Apte’s Sanskrit-English Dictionary, which I consider one of the finest and most definitive dictionaries, gives several meanings of the words in question. I reproduce below the relevant ones from among those:

Upapatti – 1. Cause, reason, ground 2. Reasoning, argument 3. Demonstration, demonstrated conclusion 4. Proof (In view of this, Milind seems closer to the mark.)

Arthvaad – 1. Declaration of purpose 2. Affirmation, declaratory assertion 3. An explanatory remark (Given these shades of meaning, one doesn’t think the couplet advises the reader to discard such a part, as Milind suggests. Maybe the couplet suggests we should reflect on this part or appraise it.)

That said, my sincere thanks to Milind for calling my attention to this ‘gem.’

Colonel Ravindra Joshi

By: Gopal Pethe

Gopal Pethe — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:11:59 +0000

Dear Milind,
I would differ in the meaning for various words in the couplet.
Abhyaasa – It would mean read repeatedly complex parts of the article to understand the meaning fully.
Arthavaad – This is a debate / detail exploration of some of the conclusions / benefits drawn in the article. This supports thr proposition of the author. Arthavaad would mean ‘In support of the meaning’. I would not consider it as a part to be thrown away. It is useful for those who are new to the subject of the article.
Upapatti – I think the meaning goes colser to corollary.

The article is good. However I suggest you demonstrate its utility by reviewing a small article.

It was a good attempt.

Best of luck and continue your efforts in publishing such nice articles.

Nanamama

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