Re: Inscription Kuru, nimitta.

Dear Nina,

> > 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.
> ----------
> N: I am interested, thank you.

I checked the university's online catalogue for the article but came
up with nothing.

> ---------- N:> there are  many meanings of nimitta. >>
> >
> 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.
> -------
> 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.

Even after spending the best part of a day on it, I'm sorry to report
that I'm unable to give as much as one tiny little crumb...

Best wishes,
Jim

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