Source Book in Jaina Philosophy

SR No.: 001263
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Devendramuni
Publisher: Tarak Guru Jain Granthalay
Publication Year: 1983
Total Pages: 590
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Philosophy
File Size: 10 MB

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A SOURCE-BOOK IN JAINA PHILOSOPHY
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(6) A molecule with two space points is not ātman and is indescribable.
Bhagavana Mahāvīra explained to Gautama Gaṇadhara when he was asked certain clarifications thus :
(1) A molecule with two space points is ātman from the point of view of its self-nature of atman.
(2) From the point of view of its nature other than the ātman (para-adeśa) it is not ātman.
(3) From the point of view of both the self-nature (sva-ādesa) and the other nature (para-ādesa), it is indescribable.
(4) From the points of view of the mode of existence of a molecule of one place unit (ege desi) and of the mode of non-existence of the same a molecule of two space points has the predications of affirmations and negation.
(5) From the points of view of the mode of existence of one place unit and non-existence of the other place unit, molecule of two space has the predications of affirmations and inexpressibility.
(6) A molecule of one place unit having the modes of nonexistence and the other place unit the modes of existence and nonexistence a molecule of two space points has the predication of negation and inexpressibility.
Then, Gautama asked clarifications about the predications regarding molecules of three space points. Mahavira replied thus:
(1) A molecule of three space points is atman from one point of view.
(2) A molecule with three space points is not ätman from a different point of view.
(3) A molecule with three space points is indescribable in nature from still another point of view.
(4) A molecule with three space points is and is not ätman from a different point of view.
(5) A molecule with three space points is ātman, but is not (two) atmans.