Book Title: $JES 904 Compendium of Jainism (Jain Academic Bowl Manual 3rd Edition)
Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee
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PHILOSOPHY
B05 - Six Universal Substances II: Non-Living Substances
B05 - Six Universal Substances II: Non-Living Substances
01 Ajiva (Non-living Substances) Anything that does not have life or consciousness is Ajiva. Ajiva literally means without a soul and therefore, Ajiva cannot accumulate any karma. It does not have birth, death, pleasure, or pain; as it is Achetan or inert). Examples of Ajivas - a box, car, fan, television, photo frame, iron, watch, etc. 02 Classification of Ajiva Ajiva is classified in following five categories:
Dharmästikäya Medium of Motion Adharmästikäya Medium of Rest Äkäshästikäya Space Pudgalästikäya Matter Käl
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1. Dharmästikäya (Medium of Motion)
Dharmästikäya is made up of two words: Dharma and Astikäya. In this connotation, the term Dharma does not refer to religion, but it means the medium of motion. Astikäya means collection of spaces. It denotes the medium of motion for things in the universe. Jiva and other matters would be unable to move In the absence of this medium. This medium prevails in loka cosmic space, but is absent in Aloka (tran-scosmic space) Its primary function is to help in the movement of soul and matter just the way water provides a
medium for fish to move. It exists in the entire cosmic universe (Lokäkäsh). 2. Adharmästikäya (Medium of Rest)
This word is also made up of two words: Adharma and Astikäya. Here again, Adharma does not refer to a lack of religion, but rather it means the medium of rest. In the absence of this medium, jivas and other things would continuously move. This medium also prevails in cosmic space, but is absent in tran-scosmic space. It is the auxiliary cause of rest to soul and matter just as the shade of a tree the auxiliary cause of
rest for the travelers. It exists in the entire cosmic universe (Lokäkäsh). 3. Äkäshästikäya (Space)
Äkäshästikäya is made up of two words: Äkäsha and Astikäya. Whole space in the universe is called Äkäsha. Äkäsha is divided into two parts: Lokäkäsh Loka or cosmic space and Alokäkäsh Aloka or tran-scosmic space. Jiva, Pudgal, Dharmästikäya, and Adharmästikäya exist only in Lokäkäsh. The characteristics are as follows: Provides room to soul, matter, medium of motion, and medium of rest Pervades everywhere infinite Supports everything and is self-supported Has no form, color, taste, smell, or touch Does not perform any active action inactive Provides accommodation to soul and matter of their actions Is one and whole Alokäkäsh is an empty space surrounding cosmic space and it does not contain anything. The entire space is divided into two parts:
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