Samanya

The entire region from Himalayas in the north to Cape Comorin in the south and from Brahmaputra River in the east to the land beyond Indus was under the domain and control of one king.

B. OTHER MEANING

Samanya also means simple, general, uniform or similar. In the philosophy of samanya, balance is maintained in all spheres. Here, the superior things must be decreased and inferior ones must be increased in proportion. This way, equilibrium will be maintained between the two. All the three principles are denoted by the terms; Smaha pelitua, Kshimha Vardhitva and Vridhi Hrashitva.

Infact, the principle of Samanya is very much contemporary in nature because if everything is treated equally than there would be no differences. According to Hindu philosophy, in the sphere of religion, Samanya Dharma must be followed regardless of peculiarities in the caste system in India. It might not be pragmatic in application but its implication can do wonders for this country.

C. CLASSIFICATION

Samanya can be classified into five categories irrespective of their attributes and implications in reality. They are Para-apara bheda (difference), Apar Samanya, Para - Apar Samanya (similarity), Dravya Guna Bheda, and Guna Samanya. The description of each category is as follows:-
1. PARA-APARA BHEDA.
It refers to the resemblance or connection between more than two things. Para means the other side or the border. Similarity exists on the borderline which is common to both the sides; this situation can be termed as Par samanya.

2. APAR SAMANYA

It's a very rare kind of similarity that is found in very few people. It is not samanya in application means that it is not usually found, it is very rare and precious. For instance, the human ability to speak is very rare and can’t be imitated by any other species on planet earth.

3. PARA-APAR SAMANYA

It refers to relationship that exists between the Para (other side) and Apara Samanya (rare similarity). For instance, human being comes under the category of para - apar samanya.

4. DRAVYA GUNA BHEDA

This kind of samanya is very unusual because in Dravya guna Samanya, similarity or connection exists between two things or more than two things, only on the basis of matter (darvya). For instance, when something is found similar in human beings, it is said that it's a human tendency or it's a very general thing.

5. GUNA SAMANYA

It is that kind of similarity that brings every thing under one roof. Things that have similar properties are classified under guna samanya. The principle of guna samanya is applied even in ayurvedic treatments, for example, the product of milk and ghee has identical (similar) attributes. Both Milk & ghee have soothing features that is used when there are cases of burn injury.