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
(b) One word may represent many objects at different times.
(c) One word may have many similar words, but they differ in tone and shade.
(d) One word may have many meanings at different times. (e) One meaning can be represented by a variety of words.
(f) Preciseness and accuracy of meaning differ from word to word. Appropriateness differs in each representation.
(g) Many other combinations are possible.
7. Analytical Method- Perception from Practical view-point (Vyavahāra) or Substantial view-point (Niścaya)
All objects or abstract concepts can be represented by either Practical viewpoint (Vyavahāra) or Substantial viewpoint (Niścaya) and both viewpoints will differ from each other.
Illustration:
Speaking absolute truth is ideal from viewpoint of principle, but then from viewpoint of traditional practice, some time diplomacy is equally ideal.
8. Analytical Method -Limitation of perception.
All objects and abstract concepts cannot be perceived wholly. Reality can be perceived in a limited way by all human beings. Any statement or opinion by any human being can never be absolute, complete or perfectly representing the reality of an object from all angles. 9. Analytical Method-Variety of validation.
All objects and abstract concepts can be interpreted and expressed in a variety of different and opposite ways by different people and still all view points may be valid from certain specified aspect of reality and it is possible for synthesising all possibilities to gain insight into Reality. Always look for valid viewpoints in all statements.
10. Analytical Method-Irrational approach Resistance (Rāga & Dveṣa) vs. Scientific approach i.e. vs. (Vairagya)
All objects and abstract concepts can be interpreted and expressed by different viewpoints occupied by passions- anger, deceit, pride and greed. On the other hand they can also be interpreted in form of dispassionate scientific method, to gain insight into Reality through