Re: Inscription Kuru, nimitta.

Dear Jim,
op 21-11-2005 17:37 schreef Jim Anderson op jimanderson_on@...:

> I'd be interested to know if the JRAS article that Lance refers to
> deals with the inscription you are enquiring about. I'm planning to be
> in Toronto next week to meet Eisel and will check to see if the
> article is accessible at the University of Toronto.
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N: I am interested, thank you.
---------- N:> there are  many meanings of nimitta. >>
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J: I don't think I can add anything useful without putting a great of
> effort into studying the matter. And I'd want to start with the
> etymology (said to be uncertain) of 'nimitta' and then proceed to its
> meanings (kaara.na, a"ngajaata, la~nchana) given in the
> Abhidhaanappadiipikaa.
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N: Sounds great, especially  Abhidhaanappadiipikaa.
Etymology seems: maa, from measuring?
If you have only a little time, please gives us some crumbs.
Please share,
Nina.