On the Notion of Linguistic Convention (samaya, saṃketa) in Indian Thought

Linguistic convention (samaya/saṃketa) is one of the central notions Indian philosophy language. The well-known view samaya/saṃketa its conception as agreement initiating relationship between words and their previously unrelated meanings. However, in language, we also encounter two other important but little-researched interpretations samaya/saṃketa, which consider it established usage words. I present a new classification traditions thought based on linguistic convention. This to be verified expanded further studies. As far know, such has never been undertaken before. 1) Nyāya, Vaiśeṣika, Buddhism, later classical Yoga Tattvavaiśāradī accept an 2) Bhartṛhari Grammarian continuators his acknowledge that rooted natural meanings; manifests (makes known) relationship. was probably shared by Mīmāṃsakas Advaitins. 3) Classical Yogasūtrabhāṣya earlier Grammar Mahābhāṣya words, this usage, though having neither beginning nor end, not any necessary word–meaning In view, only keeps existence. Another contribution research my explanation for why same Sanskrit term applied different ways understanding explain through common aspects all three kinds samaya/saṃketa. first aspect content these Irrespective how understood, same: “such word meaning”. second crucial role language acquisition, communication, transmission.