Researchers at the Ahmedabad Institute of Indology have unearthed a rare 11th-century birch-bark scroll titled 'Sphota-Vijnana'. This manuscript delves into the 'Shabda-Brahman' philosophy, exploring the metaphysical relationship between sound, thought, and reality. It specifically addresses how the 'sphota' (linguistic bursting) occurs within the mind of the listener.
This finding is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the study of ancient linguistic philosophy. It provides new commentaries on Bhartrihari's works, suggesting that the perception of meaning was considered a spiritual experience akin to meditative absorption.