Units of Length in Jaina Canons

SR No.: 250350
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: N L Jain
Publisher: Z_Aspect_of_Jainology_Part_2_Pundit_Bechardas_Doshi_012016.pdf
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 17
Language: English
Classification: Article & Philosophy
File Size: 995 KB

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Mass Measure | 2
Space point
Based
↓
Atom
Division Based
15
Table I. ADS Classification of Measures
Measure
14
Length Measure T
1
I
Mana Unmana Avamana Pratimana
Space Point
Based
I
Atom
[2
I Ganit
Division
Based
I
7 classes with Angula
I
3 types
Space Point Based
I Existence of Atoms
Time Measure
Qualities
Jiva
3
Knowledge, 4 Perception, 4 Conduct, 5
2
Division Based
I
Samaya, Avali etc.
Viewpoints T
7 Types
Ajiva 15 Color, 5 Taste, 5
Smell, 2
Touch, 8
Shapes, 5
Quality Measure
[
3
Number
T
81 Types
106
N. L. Jain