Short Reader of Jain Doctrines

SR No.: 001647
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Hemchand Jain
Publisher: Digambar Jain Swadhyay Mandir Trust
Publication Year: 1979
Total Pages: 86
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Religion, & Philosophy
File Size: 3 MB

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(ii) Substantive (Attributive) modifica
tion. (Artha Paryaya). Q. 59.
Define Shape (Spatial) modification. The modification or the characteristic function of the shape formation attribute (Pradeshatva Guna) of a Substance is called
shape (Spatial) modification. 60. How many types of Shape (Spatial; modi
fications are there? It is of two types : 1. Natural Shape modification.
2. Alienated (contrary) Shape modification. 61. Define Natural shape modification.
The shape attained by a substance without any conjunction with other instrumental (auxiliary) causes is called natural shape modification ; for example :--State or modification of an emancipated soul
(Siddha). Q. 62. Define alienated (contrary) shape modification.
The shape assumed or attained by a substance in conjunction with other instrumental (auxiliary) causes is called alienated (contrary shape modification. For example :—The shape of soul in human hellish etc. bodies.