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Section Two
Chemistry
The world of matter is chiefly described in Physics and Chemistry of today. While physics deals with gross matter and natural energies, chemistry deals with the definition, properties and classification of gross and fine matter, its transformation, structure, actions and reactions together with synthesis of new materials. In canonical days, the studies were limited to natural substances. A large amount of material is available in canons concerning these branches.
Attempts have already been made by many authors to present Jainological contents in stray manner. However, it has been found necessary to describe it in a comparatively comprehensive and coherent way. The following three chapters will deal with chemical contents followed by physical contents:
1. Reality and Matter: Definition, Properties and Classification.
2. Jaina Theory of Skandhas or Aggregations. 3. Jaina Thory of Atoms.
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