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is done by the theory of Syadvad.
Acharya Siddhasen has properly observed that. there are as many view points (Nayas) as there are statements and there are as many philosophies as there are statements. Achrya Jinbhadra makes it clear that there are all philosophies as there are statements. Achrya Jinbhadra makes it clear that all philosphies taken collectively constitute Jainism.
This brings us to the theory of Syadvad which is nothing but the theory of relativity. Syadvad - Theory of Relativity
Schopenhauer, the renowned German philosopher, has unwittingly stated the concept of Syadvad in the following words:- "Of ten things that annoy us, nine would not be able to do so, if we understood them thoroughly in their own causes, and therefore, know their necessity and true nature".
The point is practically covered while discussing the theory of Nayavad. While Nayavad points to the different aspects and teaches us why and under
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