ABSTRACT
The overarching structure of Paramātma-sandarbha’s 105th section, which includes Jīva Gosvāmīs catuūtrī Ṭīkā, is quite simple. Jīva sets out to determine the overall purport of the Bhāgavata PurāṆa by examining the six indicators of meaning (tātparya-liṅga):
This mahāpurāṆa has the name Ṡrī Bhāgavata because it teaches about him (Bhagavān). As it is said, "This PurāṆa, called Bhāgavata, is equal to the Veda.” The chief meaning of the Bhāgavata will be considered from different angles according to the six indicators of meaning [tātparya-liṅga]: “The opening and concluding statements [upakrama-upasaṁhāra], repetition [abhyāsa], novelty [apūrvatā], result [phala], subordinate statements of commendation or praise [arthavāda], and reasoning [upapatti] are the indicators which are used to determine the purport.” 1
