字相字義

(字相字義, 字相字义)

Word-form and word-meaning, differentiated by the esoteric sect for its own ends, [lang id =1028]阿 being considered the alpha and root of all sounds and words; the [lang id =1028]字 among esoteric Buddhists is the [lang id =1028]種子 (sa) bīja, or seed-word possessing power through the object with which it is associated.