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-dimentional Reflections on Anekāntavāda
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Abheda position arrives. The process of division will come to an end. Illustrations:
If we take study of non-living substance or Jada, its division and sub-division will start till it reaches to Parmāņu, a particle of atom, which cannot be further divided.
Thus here discrimination is made from general grouping till it reaches the specific unit or name. Exception Model
In this model the universal law is proposed which will be applicable universally to all objects and concepts. Then the possibility of exception in that universal laws, will be explored. There are certain exceptions where application of universal law is not possible. Illustration:
Killing is a crime but killing in self-defence may not be totally punishable. Similarly, killing in war is permissible, but killing the criminals may be punishable in the eyes of constitution. Alternative Model
In this model first, a proposition is made about an object or a concept. The mind starts to find out various alternatives; to propose various possibilities and probabilities. Evens absent alternatives are also collected. When the list of alternative proposals is completed, inquiry is over. Thereafter the judgement or decision process begins. Illustration:
Judge decides the person to be a criminal when there is no other doubt left out. It can be looked in this way-the initial proposal is Darśana. The complete list of alternative proposals is Jížāna. Nothing is put to application till the inquiry is completed. There is no hasty decision. The process of Caritra begins when Jñāna is achieved. Anekāntavāda Model
In this model, first, an Ekānta statement is made. As per nature of Ekānta, this statement will definitely cover only one aspect of the object. Then different persons are asked to make their statements about that object. Each person due to having different motives to view the object will have different interpretations or viewpoints. Each viewpoint will be quite opposite to other viewpoints. Then each viewpoint is studied