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the other hand contends that since the square of the 1 does not increase the number i.e. (1x1=1) as in the case of two (2x2=4, 3x3=9) and more thus it is not considered as (countable) 'sankhyā'.
That can be explained as follows: kriti → ax? - Vx2) > X2 → 3 and more nokriti → X-a x+y) ay is one or more than one → one avaktavya → neither applicable → 2
Thus avaktavya remains the minimum countable number. 2. Why "0" Is Not A Number?
Zero is not considered as a number in Jainism. It is common in both the traditions that they donot consider zero a number. The existence of an entity, cannot be in zero. This absence of existence is an impossible event, never to happen in this world. The modes might change, but 'existence' is blessed with eternality. It is not possible, that what is' becomes 'is not'. If one loses its existence, they cannot come to being again. By this process the world will become zero one day. This is an unreal dream.
The dispute zero can also be analyzed from a scientific view. A simple scientific value of heat could be a good example, to explain the unit of zerovalue, quoted by Mr. Gelada "Generally we start from zero degree Celsius and start measuring. But when it is frozen at 0°C, does it mean the heat is totally absent in it? This is not so. Thus we use the absolute scale of heat which is Kelvin' According to this ice possesses 273K heat. K means the ultimate zero. In the field of science, a postulate has been given that there is nothing equal to °K. It is not a reality”? The concept of minmum in Jainism is relative. In order to understand how is the concept of minimum is relative in jainism we must understand what relative and absolute minimum is. The figure below no.1 clearly depicts what is meant by relative minimumRelative and Absolute Minimum
The lowest point over the entire domain of a function or relation is absolute. Note: The first derivative test and the second derivative test are common methods used to find minimum values of a function and maximum in Jainism which are relative as in following figure.
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Arhat Vacana, 24 (1), 2012
| SR No. | 526592 |
| Book Title | Arhat Vachan 2012 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Anupam Jain |
| Publisher | Kundkund Gyanpith Indore |
| Publication Year | 2012 |
| Total Pages | 102 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Magazine, India_Arhat Vachan, & India |
| File Size | 3 MB |