Upalakshana in Manubhasya 5.8

[Full title: Mimamsa technical terms (8) Upalakshana (12) References in Manubhasya verse 5.8]

Passage- na punaranirdasaya ityatra | atasva gograhanam tatrajadyupalaksanarthama Translation Conedha tithi on os v-8) The same does not hold good regarding the epithet 'Anirdasayha', that has not passed its ten days; so that in this connection the cow includes the goat and buffalows also. Explanation KK While discussing the milk of some animals to be avoided for drifting purpose Manusmrti V.8 states the rule that - 1 "The milk of a cow (or other female animal) within ten days after her calving, that of camels, of one-hoofed animals, of sheep, of a cow in heat, or of one that has no calf with her.". While commenting on the expression 'Go' in the above text Medhatithi says that this word is illustrative and as such it includes 'Aja' also. It is interesting to note here that Medhatithi supports his interpretation of the word 'Go' from the point of view of 'Upalaksana' by quoting the 2 text of Gautama Dharmasutra' in favour. From this is evident that Medhatithi appreciates the importance of textual authority for the case of an 'Upalaksana'. 1. anirdasaya goh ksiramomekasakam tatha| avika sandhiniksiram vivatsayanca goh payah || 58 ms vol -P-9. 2. 56 godaya sriramanirdesayah sutake| ajamahityoca " | G.D.S 17 22-23 ms vol -P-10

1 2 Sarvajyanarayana and Kulluka, however, follows Medhatithi in in introducing Upalaksana. 603 1. anirdasaya iti peyusantaraddosadhikya pradarsanartham | gorityajamahisyorapyupalaksanam | Sarvajnyanarayana 2. goriti peya ksirapasupalaksanartham | kKullula Ms vot - P-10