Agam 10 Ang 10 Prashna Vyakaran Sutra Sthanakvasi

Author(s): Amarmuni, Varunmuni, Sanjay Surana
Publisher: Padma Prakashan

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bitterness in ginger and so on-all this is in these substances by their very nature. In its making, neither the desire nor the effort of any one functions. Similarly everything is happening in this Universe by its very nature. Effort has no scope in it. Even by persistent effort, no change in the nature of a substance can be brought about.
Vidhivad-Some people in the world support the theory that every thing happens according to fate. They believe that all the occasions that arise in the world providing pleasure or pain, enjoyment or sadness, they are not the result of any desire or by nature but they are all the result of one's fate. In case the fate is in one's favour, one gets the desired substance even without efforts. When the fate is against him, he does not achieve anything even after persistent efforts. So fate is the generator of pleasure and pain in this world.
Vidhivadis declare that fate is supreme. One certainly gets whatever is destined in his fate. The power of fate is unchallengeable. So I do not feel sad or wonder-struck at anything which happens in the world. Whatever is mine, it shall be mine. It cannot be of anyone else.
Niyativad-Niyativad is almost similar to vidhivad. Destiny is called niyati. Some indolent people remain carefree depending on destiny. There belief is that nothing is going to happen with their planning or efforts. Whatever is in our destiny that shall certainly happen. Nothing happens which is not in destiny.
Purusharthavad-Absolute believers in efforts, deny the influence of nature, destiny and the like. They believe that success in any activity can be achieved only by efforts. They say that only that person can get wealth who makes efforts. Those who say that wealth gained only if it is in destiny, they are coward. So one should discard any thought about destiny and should make efforts according to his capacity. One should go on making persistent efforts. There is no fault if one does not succeed even after making efforts.
Kaalavad-Some thinkers deny the above mentioned causes and give importance only to Kaal (Time). It is the theory of believers of absolute Kaal that nothing lies in nature, destiny or efforts. But success is obtained if, it is the right time for it. Wheat, rice and the like ripen at a particular time. Winter, summer, rainy seasons appear within their respective time frame so only time is the cause of success.
श्रु. १, द्वितीय अध्ययन मृषावाद आश्रव
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