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Multi-dimensional Application of Anekāntavāda
13. When there are differences of opinion, is one opinion real and another
unreal? Whose opinion is valid? It defines the validity of statement
or perception. 14. When there are differences of opinion, is it possible that both opinions
are valid? If so, how is it possible that opposite and contrary opinions are still valid? It is explained by the term Syāt that denotes the
relativity of the statement or predication about the object. 15. Some perceive object from Vyavahāra Naya or practical point of
view and some perceive from Niscaya Naya or substantial point of
view. Both of them may be valid. 16. How perception relates objects to terminology? What are various
co-relations between [1] object, [2] terminology, and [3] perception?
It defines inter-dependency of the three means of defining reality. 17. When a statement is expressed, the message is conveyed. Does the
other person receive the message in same accuracy or not? Does the receiver understand the sense expressed by the speaker? Is there communication gap? If so, why? It defines the nature of communication gap. It defines limitation of communication policy
and its aftermath of misconception. 18. Is perception irrational or Mithyā or invalid? How far? It defines
nature as well as degree of irrationality in perception.
8. Analytical Methodology of knowing the Reality
Reality can be measured and identified by the following analytical methods: 1. Analytical method - Asti, Nāsti
Find out whether a concrete object or an abstract concept has the following existence: (i) Does it have existence? (ii) Does it have non-existence? (iii) Does it have non-explicit state?
2. Analytical Method (Guņa) Specification
All objects have their basic, inherent, fundamental and origin nature (Guņa). Gusa means basic natural quality, specification, element,
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