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In fact we can. (1) Affirm the existence of a thing from one point
of view (2) Deny that thing from another point of view
(3) Affirm and deny simultaneously, the existence of a thing with reference to different period
(4) If it was a question of affirming at the same time the existence of a thing under the same conditions at the same moment one would be able to say nothing about this thing
In the same way, one can predicate nothing about a thing under certain circumstances.
5. That it crists, (6) That it does not exist 7) That it exists or does not exist at the same moment,
What now is the teaching of the Jinas? What truths must one have to know the Road to Salvation ?
The Universe i-e the totality of the worlds, and what they contain is uncreated, and eternal. It is constituted by two sorts, of substances -On the one hand, Jiva or the Living Being or the Soul; on the other, the A Jiva which is subdivided into five substances viz (A) Dharma or Religious law or Righteousness. (B) A-dharma the antagonist of the preceding one, call It sin or unrighteous conduct (C) Kāla or Time which operates in two ways | The Utsarpini or the period of continuous progressive development, and the Avasarpini or the period of pro gressive decadence (D) Ākāsha or Space, and (E) Matter or Pud. gala. The material atoms by their combination form the four elemente, earth, fire air, and water.
From the combination of these elements result the beings and bodies which are classed as follows :-(1) The elementary
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