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16. In the Mimansa system illustrations of many principles of interpretation are given in the form of maxims (myayas). The negative injunction is illustrated by the kalanja nyaya or kalanja maxim. The kalanja maxim (na kalanjam bhakshayet) states that "a general condemnatory text is to be understood not only as prohibiting an act, but also the tendency including the intention and attempt to do it". It is thus mandatory.