Upalakshana in Manubhasya 5.117

[Full title: Mimamsa technical terms (8) Upalakshana (16) References in Manubhasya verse 5.117]

REFERENCE adbhirityupalaksanam | (medhatithi on ms V-117) 609 Translation 'With water' (in the second time). This is purely illustrative. Explanation 1 While pointing out the means of purification of the substances we have the Manusmrti V.117 which means "Of grains and cloth, in large quantities, there is sprinkling with water; and in small quantities, their purification has been ordained to be secured by means of washing with Water". While commenting on the expression 'Adbhihi' in the next Medhetithi points out that this word is illustrative and it may even refer to that liquid which may remove the contamination that has spoiled the cloth. As usual here also Medhatithi has not quoted the appropriate or the suitable text from the Dharmasastra to support the above mode of interpretation. In conclusion this is a case of Upalaksana according to Medhatithi. Other commentators of Manu do not offer any help in interpreting the above text from the Mimamsa angle. 1. adbhistu proksanam saucam bahunam dhanyavasasam | prabhalanena tvalyanamadbhih saucam vidhiyate " 5.117 || M.S. P- 441