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( 13 ) This universe full of sentient and insentient beings has been in continuous manifestation and is therefore beginningless. Hence the argument proving the existence of God as creator, falls to the
ground. 3. Q.-What do ancient scriptures say regard
ing the belief in God ? A.--The Jain scriptures declare the Tirthan
karas, who, free from eighteen short-comings, have attained liberation in their bodies and the Siddhas or the perfect who have attained that liberation after the dissolution of their bodies, to be God or Ishvara. These stages of liberation with and without bodies are called Ishvara. The ancient Sankhya scripture does not believe in God. The modern Sankhya doctrine designated Seshvaravâdi declares Mahadeo to be God. The followers of Jaimani's doctrine donot believe in God. The followers of Uttarmimansâ i.e. the Ve. dantic doctrine, believe in panthesim or
