Concept of Paryaya in Jain Philosophy

Author(s): S R Bhatt, Jitendra B Shah
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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The concept of Paryaya : Its Ethico-Spiritual Significance 29 substantially contributes to the understanding of nature of Reality and Existence. It provides the basis for self realisation and enables the soul to establish itself in its natural state of bliss. In this way it is basic to the structure of Jaina metaphysics. Jaina non-absolutism lays special emphasis on this concept. We have to reorient our logical attitude and accept the unification of both permanence and change as the true measure of reality. It gives spiritual solution to every problem. It is the key to unlock the mystery of paradoxical reality. It may enable one to follow the path of spiritualism leading to salvation. Its contribution to Indian thought is undeniable. References 1. Tattvarthsutra-V.29 2. Pancastikaya-8 3. Gommatsar Karmakanda I p. 6 ed. By J. L. Jani, The Central Jaina Pub. House, Lucknow 1927. 4. Kundakunda's Samayasara ed. by Chakravarti. A. p. 87 Bhartiya Jnanpith Publication 1997 5. Tattvarth Sutra V. 30 6. Tattvarth Sutra V. 37 7. Satkari Mookerjee, The Jaina Philosophy of Non-Absolutism, p.63. Motilal Banarasidass 1978 8. Ibid p. 63 9. Y. J. Padmarajiah- Jain Theory of Reality and Knowledge p.274. Jain Sahitya Vikas Mandal, Bombay 1963. 10. Pancastikaya-10 11. Tattvarth Bhasya V-40 12. Pujyapad Sarvarthsiddhi - 38 13. Samantbhadra, Apta Mimns-25 14. K. C. Sogani, Ethical Doctrines in Jainism, p.18, Jain Samskriti Samraksak Sangh, Solapur 2001. 15. Kundakunda's Pravacansara II 8 16. Vadi Devsuri, Pramanayatattvaloklankara-56 17. Pancastikayasar-6-28 18. T.G. Kalghatgi- Jain view of Life p. 44 Jain Samskriti Samraksaka Sangh, Solapur 1969 19. Acarya Amitagati, Yogasara-prabhrta 52. 20. Acarya Amitagati Yogasara Prabhita p. 232. Tr. By S.C. Jain. Bharatiya Jnanpith, Delhi, 2003.