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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
not visible but one does not deny its existence because the effect has a cause and the result is the "Pramana” i.e. proof for the existence of air. Thomas Alva Edison, who invented three hundred things and gave them to the world, once, went indisguise to a science exhibition. He went up to the students and asked them. "What is electricity". The students, professors and the principal were all unable to answer the question. The Pincipal told Edison, who was in disguise, “Sir, it is only because of electricity that fans, bulbs, machines and factories are able to run (work). It is their functioning which indicates the existence of electricity. Through the copper wire, the electricity travels at a speed of 1,86,000 miles/second but at the same time it is invisible. We cannot exactly say what electricity is. You may leave your address with us, We shall enquire from Edison and let you know about it."
Edison then revealed his true identity and said, "I am Edison, the inventor of electricity. But Itoo cannot exactly say what electricity is. I can only say that the functioning of the machineries prove the existence of electricity".
This explanation is also applicable in the enquiry of the existence of the soul. The soul is the actual cause of all activities of the body. Only due to its presence the eyes, nose, ears, tongue, stomach, hands and legs are able to carry out their respective functions of seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting, digesting and movement respectively. When the soul leaves the body, the dead body is unable to carry out any of the activities mentioned above, though they are a part of the body as before. This proves the existence of some power which is termed as conscious, Atman, soul, Jiva etc.,
The drummer is capable to point out the mistake of the singer. If the singer goes wrong somewhere, the drums will point out the mistake. Just as the instrument is the yard stick of music
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| SR No. | 008705 |
| Book Title | Beyond Doubt |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Padmasagarsuri |
| Publisher | Arunoday Foundation |
| Publication Year | 1988 |
| Total Pages | 104 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English & Sermon |
| File Size | 16 MB |