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scritpures, since long time. The present day science could believe this only after the invention of the miscroscope.
It is thus clear that Lord Mahāvira's philosophy contains scientific knowledge of tremendous significance for the human race and if properly studied may provide valuable information for the benefit of mankind. Even Loka which is so vast and possesses infinite dimensions finds elaborate mention as to its shape, size and various parts located in it and can prove useful to the scientist in the exploration of the universe which is being undertaken by spacecrafts, these days. The description of Jambūdvipa, Meru Parvata etc., provide enough-clues for further explorations in space.
REFERENCE
1. Bhagvati Shataka 5, Uddesaya, 7 2. Bhagavati Shataka 16, Uddeshaya, 8 3. Jain Siddhanta Dipika 1-8 4. Muni Nagraj, Jain Philosophy and Modern Science, p. 28 5. Bhagavti Sutra 13. 4.481 6. Bhagavati Sutra 11. 10. 420; Loka Prakash 2-26 7. Vyakhya Pragyapti Shataka-2, Uddeshaka 10 8. Bhagavati Sutra 13. 4. 480 9. Bhagavati Shataka 14. 34
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