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12. He harmonized the conflicting philosophic theories by his synthesis
of Syadvad and Anekantvad (theory of relativity)
This great soul was born as a human being, lived as such, and died also as such. He never claimed any Divine descent or divine favor. He always emphasized the importance of man by insisting that salvation is not the gift of any divine authority but can be obtained by every soul through its own efforts. (Ref: chapter 2)
Q9. Who gave India the name of Bharat Varsha?
A9. It was Bharat, the eldest son of Shri Rishabhdev- the first Tirthankar.
Q10. How do Jains classify the scheme of the universe? What is the importance of the Six Dravyas?
A10. According to the Jain metaphysics, the whole universe can be broadly classified into two categories of "Jiva" and "Ajiva”, which means the sentient and not-sentient or conscious and not-conscious. Jiva can be sub classified as:
1. Liberated called Siddhas. 2. Not liberated called Sansarins, are classified as:
A. Tras or Mobile 1. Those have two senses - touch and taste 2. Those having three senses - touch, taste, and sight 3. Those having four senses - touch taste, sight, and smell 4. Those having five senses - touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing.
B. Sthavara or immobile. They are known as Nigoda which have a common body and are at the lowest stage of existence. Instances of Nigoda are earth, water, fire, air and vegetables. Ajivas can be classified as: 1. Pudgala - the things that constantly change
Dharma - which is helpful in getting motion 3. Adharma - which is helpful in getting rest.
Akasha - space 5. Kala - time
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