Scientific Contents Of Jaina Canons Astapahuda By Kundakunda

SR No.: 250443
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: N L Jain
Publisher: Z_Jain_Vidya_evam_Prakrit_014026_HR.pdf
Total Pages: 12
Language: English
Classification: Article
File Size: 842 KB

Page 11

204 जनविद्या एवं प्राकृत : अन्तरशास्त्रीय अध्ययन Conclusion From the above description, it is observed that Asta pahuda contains only general observations and traditions and does not contain even as much information and concepts of scientific nature as are contained in some other works of the Jainas. It seems that Kundakunda did not peep deep into these matters in view of his attitude of denouncing the physical world. Later scholars of his school followed him without much addition, thus causing stagnation in intellectual field. Some acharyas, however, have tried to add to the definitions and clarification of some contents like classification of Pratyksa by Aklanka and bond formation by Virsena. However, there exists a wide gap between older Sruta and Kundakunda school which should not be taken as a reflection on their scholarship as they were spiritualists and they played best through their literature to boost up the moral character of the people. During the last 1800 years, much advance has been made in the scientific contents about the physical world and the gap is further increased. It is the duty of present generation to crack off the above stagnation and close the gap so that the catastrophic religious attitude of the current generation may be improved. Abreviations SS : Samayasara; NS : Niyamsara; PS; Pravacanasara BP: Bodhaprabbfta; DP : Darshana Prabbtta; CP : Caritra-prabhsta SP : Sheela Prabhita; BhP : Bhavaprabhtta. References 1. Muni Nathmal : Dasavaikalika-Eka Samiksatmaka Adhyayana; JST Mahasabha, Cal, 1967 2. Acarya Kundakunda : Niyamsara, CJH, Lucknow, 1931 3. See ref. 1 4. Jain, N. L. : in KC Sastri Fel. Vol., pp 388, Rewa, 1980 5. Acarya Umasvati : Tattvarthsutra, Comm. by Pt. Sukhlal, PVRI, Varanasi, 1976 6. Malvania, Dalsukh : Agamayuga ka Jaina Darsana, Sanmati Gyan apitha, Agra, 1966 परिसंवाद-४