Collected Research Papers in Prakrit and Jainology Vol 02

Author(s): Nalini Joshi
Publisher: University of Pune

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* In Buddhist literature five-sensed tiryancas occur in Jātaka-tales but of course in story form. Likewise the depiction of five-sensed tiryancas in Pancatantra, Hitopadeśa etc. is attractive, full of literary merits and provide ethical guidance to human beings.
• Animal-based story literature is comparatively much less in Jaina-tradition. Jainas observed, examined and analyzed the tiryañca-world more practically and rationally.
* The application of 14 mārgaņāsthānas (points of quest) to the world of tiryañcas" is the salient feature of Jainaism. Apart from this, Jainas have observed the tiryancas from the viewpoints of emotion, language, knowledge and intelligence.
* The capacity of spiritual progress of tiryañcas is mentioned by Hindus, Buddhists and Jainas but Jainas are successful in supporting their view with valid reasons viz. mati-śruta-avadhi-jñāna, jātismarana, austerities like fasting, observance of partial vows and many other conditions enhancing samyaktva.
* Except this spiritual angle, the considerations about tiryancas in Jainaism are very close to the
views of modern naturalists.
* Jainas proclaim the non-violent attitude towards every living being mainly for the spiritual progress of a Sadhaka and also for the well-being of the whole world.
. The modern environmentalists also emphasize the non-harmful attitude towards the flora and fauna. Aim of the both is same. Jainas preached through religion and naturalists convey the message of environment-protection through their rigorous scientific efforts by giving the valid proofs about the bad effects of interference in the natural chain.
* In Jainaism, there is no scope for human-centered and utilitarian attitude towards tiryanca-world. The humanitarian outlook about the flora and fauna is the sum and substance of Jaina thought.
* "In every situation, always accept which is less harmful to others" is the practical guidance provided by Jainaism to the mankind.
List of References 1) Collected papers on Jain Studies, Dr. J.L.Jaini, chapter 14 2) Samkhya-darsana 1.61 3) Manusmrti 1.6-50 4) Märkandeyapurāna (I) 39.29-37 5) OUT HIGRI 314 vala
YETUT 3767T 344 uafer fa a ll Uttaradhyayana 36.65 6) a de HAT YOU, 16-Seher, falcie HER, YEAR, Tahun 1 Sthānānga 4.285 7) Kāśikāvettinyāsa 3.4.60 8) Amarakośa 2093 9) Şarkhandāgama (Dhavalā) 1.1.24 (p.202); Gommațasāra (Jivakānda) 147
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