Multidimensional Application of Anekantavada

SR No.: 014009
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sagarmal Jain, Shreeprakash Pandey, Bhagchandra Jain Bhaskar
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 1999
Total Pages: 552
Language: English, Hindi
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 9 MB

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Multi-dimensional Application of Anekāntavāda
1. Naigama Naya (Figurative standpoint)
That which knows both substratum (dharmī) and its qualities primarily and secondarily is Naigamanaya. For instance, the soul has specific attribute of consciousness which is absolutely non-existent in a non-soul. Its pleasure, pain, happiness, etc. are attributes that occur in succession. Dravya is sămânya and paryāya is višesa. An attribute and its substratum are neither absolutely different nor absolutely identical.17 Naigama has also a meaning of inclination (sankalpa).
It also takes into account the purpose or intention of something which is not accomplished. For instance, a person who is engaged in fetching fuel, water etc., he is asked by another what he does. The former replies that he cooks food. But he is not actually cooking food. That which asserts absolutely difference between substratum and its modes is Naigamābhāsa. Nyāya-vaisesika and Sāňkhya philosophies, the bhedavādīs are included into Naigamābhāsa. 2. Sangraha Naya (Synthetic approach):
Sangraha Naya is that which comprehends several different modes under one common head through thier belonging to the same class. 18 For instance, Sat (existence) indicates all the substances. Human class is one from humanity standpoint. Puruşādvita vāda, Jnänādvaita vāda, Sabdādvaitavāda etc. are Sangrahanayābhāsis. 3. Vyavahāra Naya (Analytic approach):
The division of reality or objects comprehended by the synthetic viewpoint in accordance with the rule is the analytic standpoint.' The rule is that the analysis or division into subclasses proceeds in the order of succession. For instance, the Vyavahāranaya directs six types of soul. This standpoint operates up to the limit beyond which there can be no further division into subclasses. This is bhedavādi naya. Vijñānavāda of Yogācāras and Śünyavāda of Madhyamikas come under the Vyavahāranayābhāsa. This Naya makes further division of the object comprehended by Sangrahanaya. While the Naigamanaya reveals its characteristics from predominantly and secondarily standpoints. 4. Rjusūtranaya (Straight viewpoint)
That, which takes into account the straight (present) condition, is the straight viewpoint. It confines to the present moment. This