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JEEV-VICHAR
(A DISCUSSION ON LIVING BEINGS) (A collection of elements)
The universe can be divided into two divisions, viz.
Livingbeings
Beings possessing life-spirit are called livingbeings JEEV. Jeev is also called Prani. Beings possessing PRAN (vitality) are called PRANI (animate beings).
There are two types of prans.
1) DRAVYA PRAN (vitality of body)
They can be further
divided into ten
sections
three powers, respiration, life.
Nonlivingbeings.
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five senses,
2) BHAV PRAN
(vitality of soul)
Darshan (faith), Gnan (knowledge), Charitra (conduct)
etc.
Five Senses :- Sparshnendriya (skin), Rasnendriya (tongue), Ghranendriya (nose), Chakshurindriya (eyes),
Shrotrendriya (ears).