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Brief Outlines of Jainism
motion of every type, shows that the same element has some inherent power or potency This power or potency is not expressed fully on account of its association with Ajiva. It follows that the greater, closer and deeper this association is, the greater is the curtailment of its inherent potency. Again, the element, which is potent must necessarily posses the knowledge to work out its potency, This aspect does supply the proof of Jiva's omniscience. This dynamic force called Jiva pervades the whole universe. It is intangible in as much as it can not be perceived by the physical senses It can, however be perceived by reason and logic fortified by experience. Ajivas and their Functions:
Then the next question is what is Ajiva and how it functions? Jain philosophers have prescribed five categories of Ajiva. They are (1) Pudgal, (2)Dharma, (3)Adharma, (4)Akash (space) and (5) Kala (time). Jiva functions though these five categories of Ajiva. Jain
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