Learning the 48 Katakamuna Sounds (Voices): Their Resonance and Core Meanings
As we begin to explore the profound meanings embedded within each of the 48 Katakamuna sounds (voices), there’s a crucial mindset that will deepen your learning. It’s about understanding and distinguishing between two key terms: “Gainen” (概念) – concept) and “Shinen” (思念 )- core meaning/fundamental intention).
While many modern words are used to represent specific “concepts,” Katakamuna sounds encapsulate an even more fundamental “Shinen.”
- “Gainen” (概念 – Concept): This refers to a structured, abstract idea or understanding that we form in our minds and can define with words. For example, the chemical formula of water (H2O) or its physical properties as a liquid are intellectually grasped and categorizable information.
- “Shinen” (思念 – Core Meaning / Fundamental Intention): On the other hand, “Shinen” in Katakamuna goes beyond mere thought or idea. It represents the fundamental intention that exists prior to verbalization, the generative principle that gives rise to phenomena, or the active quality itself that lies at the root of each sound. For instance, the “Shinen” of water refers to its inherent tendency to flow, to cleanse, to sustain life, or to adapt to any form. These are the active, fundamental qualities—what water does and is at its very core.
Therefore, each Katakamuna sound doesn’t just represent a “Gainen” (concept); it embodies a “Shinen”—the fundamental impulse and essential nature that drives its manifestation and shapes its very existence within the cosmic order.
By adopting this perspective of “Shinen,” you’ll be able to grasp not only the surface meanings of Katakamuna sounds but also deeply and intuitively feel the fundamental forces and workings of the cosmos. With this mindset, let’s embark on the journey through the 48 sounds.