At what point does 'bindu' begin to acquire the status of a symbol and a philosophical concept ? Much before sphota-vaada ? when ? as early as Rgveda? Thanks in advance. Bharat Gupt, Associate Professor, Delhi University PO Box 8518, Ashok Vihar, Delhi 110052 INDIA tel 91-11-724 1490, fax 741-5658, email: bharatgupt at vsnl.com