Outlines of Jaina Philosophy

SR No.: 011084
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mohanlal Mehta
Publisher: Jain Mission Society Bangalore
Publication Year: 1954
Total Pages: 195
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 7 MB

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OUTLINES OF JAINA PHILOSOPHY
6 Figures-The samsthāna-nāma-karma determines the figure of a
being. Six types of figures have been discussed in the Jaina doctrine of karma : the entire body to be symmetrical, the upper part of the body to be symmetrical, not the lower one, the body below the navel to be symmetrical and above it unsymmetrical, the body to be hunch-backed, the body to be dwarf-like, and the entire body to be
unsymmetrical. 5 Colours--Black, blue, red, yellow, and white. Other colours are
produced by mixing only. 2 Odours-Pleasant odour and unpleasant odour or good smell and
bad smell.
5 Tastes—Bitter, sour, acidic, sweet, and astringent. 8 Touches-Soft, hard, light, heavy, cold, hot, smooth, and rough. 4 Anupūrvis-When one existence of a soul is finished and it goes
from the place of death to the place of its new birth, this state is called ânupūrvī. There are four ānupūrvis according to the four states of existence (gati): celestial, human,
animal, and infernal. 2 Gaits-To move in a pleasant manner as oxen, elephants, etc.,
do and to move in an ugly manner as camels, asses, etc., do. (6) Pratyeka-prakrtis—This group consists of eight sub-species : superiority over others, capability of breathing, hot body of the sun, etc., cold body of the moon, stars, etc., a body that is neither heavy nor light, the body of a founder of the Holy Order (tirtharikara ), normal formation of the body, and abnormal formation of the body.
(c) Trasa-daśaka-There are ten sub-species in this group: a body possessing two senses, etc., gross body, developed body, individual body, firm body, beautiful and lovely parts of the body, gaining of sympathy without any obligation, sweet voice, suggestive speech, and honour and glory-winning personality. (d) Sthāvara-daśaka-This group also consists of ten sub-species : the body of plants, etc., subtle body, undeveloped body, a body in common, body without firmness, ugly parts of the body, no sympathy gaining, ill-sounding voice, unsuggestive speech, and dishonour and shame-giving individuality.