Jain Studies and Science

SR No.: 006923
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mahaveer Raj Gelada
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 272
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 6 MB

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(dion) it is written that dions vibrate as well as remain stationary. Implying, they do not always behave in the same manner..
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Avaktavya, it is the third most important aspect of syadwad. This term envisages two different meanings for micro- and macrophysical entities. In case of former, it is unpredictability, uncertainty or probability, whereas, in case of latter, it is the partial descriptivism.
In context of macrophysical entities it is multi-faceted manifestation. For instance, an entity can be called 'table' if the shape is to be mentioned. It may be referred to as 'wood' if the material used is talked about. It may be called a part of tree, so and so forth. Each noun used denounces others.
In context of microphysical entities it is unpredictability of the entity under consideration. Here, the uncertainty creeps in due to the limited ability of an observer. For an Arhat, who is keval-gyani, word Avaktavyg is meaningless as HIS observation is total and not inhibited. In scientific terms, motion-position, wave-particle, and energy-time can be measured with a certain proportion of inaccuracy only. In terms of mathematics, it is proportionality and in terms of statistics, it is probability.
Conclusion
The Jain principles of Anekant and Syadwad find semblance in the scientific theories of relativity and uncertainty. Acceptance of truth having multiple facets, partial perception of truth due to limitations of the observer, incomplete description of truth due to limitations of expression, and recognizing the equal possibility of different view points to be true sum up the attitude of a Jain Anekantwadi. This spontaneously drives a Jain away from extremism, radicalism, and fanaticism. An Anekantwadi approach is the need of the hour, as the world scenario is abound in discord, friction and conflict.