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Definition of Living
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on the basis of cell theory initiated in early nineteenth century. These characteristics are based on physical or mechanical concepts rather than the vitalist one. They are given in Table 9. These scientific concepts have no place for non-materiality, indestructibility of the living elernent. There may, however, be genetic continuity through transformability. Table 9 : Scientific Concepts About the Living. Scientific Agamic Comple- Vitalities Instincts characteristics terms tions
Food
Physical strength
Physical Strength
1. Food, nutri
Food tion metabolism 2. Cellular Pudgala body structure Astikaya (protoplasmic ) 3. Body orga- Multi
nisation pradesi 4. Birth
Jantu 5. Growth 6. Movements Jagat, Senses ( spontaneous, Hinduka induced ) Atmā,
Upakrama 7. Respiration Prāni Respiration 8. Excretion Prāni Respiration 9. Reproduc- Yoni
tion 10. Irritability Vijña, mind
Veda 11. Adaptation - 12. Death Jiva 13. Life cycle - 14. Shape/
form
Respiration – Respiration
Sex
Mental str fear ength
Age
The scientific livingness consists of cells of the size
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