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Multi-dimentional Reflections on Anekāntavāda
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enlightened approach or Vairāgya-anāsakti. 11. Analytical Method-Irrational Fantasy vs. Rational Approach
All objects and abstract concepts can be interpreted and expressed either in form of irrational fantasy or rational approach. Irrational fantasy may be in any form. It may be illusion (Bhrama), Fantasy (Kalpana), prejudice, misinterpretation (Pūrvägraha) or idealism or utopia (Ādarśavāda).
Rational approach may be [1] Tattvārtha, [2] Maturity, [3] Wisdom, or [4] voice of conscious. Rational approach leads to enlightened approach or Vairāgya. 12.Analytical Method-variety of valid interpretation, expression valid permutation and combination
All objects and abstract concepts can be made into a variety of valid interpretations and expressions. There are unlimited possibilities of a variety of opposite yet valid permutations, and combinations of viewpoints about Reality. Variety (Vividhatā) exists naturally in the object. 13. Analytical Method-Relativity
All objects and abstract concepts can be interpreted and expressed only in relative term. No absolute statement is true without reference to its relativity. 14. Analytical Method - Focus on particular aspects of Reality
All objects and abstract concepts can be interpreted and expressed only from a specific or particular aspect or angle, in one statement at a time.
A statement or viewpoint is based on the focus of a specific dimension only. Each school of thought states different aspects of Reality. 15. Analytical Method- Synthesis & Harmony
All objects and abstract concepts can be interpreted and expressed in opposite alternative ways, because it has both positive and negative qualities but there is absolute possibility of synthesișing all opposite view-points or establishing total harmony. Since reality interpreted and expressed is one and same, but viewed differently, a synthesis of all
viewpoints is possible. It is possible to integrate all opposite views as Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only
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| SR No. | 014009 |
| Book Title | Multidimensional Application of Anekantavada |
| 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 |