First Principal of the Jaina Philosophy

Author(s): Hirachand Liladhar Zaveri
Publisher: Jaina Vividh Sahitya Shastramala

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THE FIRST PRINCIPLES OF
The first definition is from the point of view of the unchanging nature of substance (the dravya point of view); e.g. a soul which is now embodied as a cat may in its next life be embodied as a dog, man, insect, or what not. Yet in spite of these changes the individual soul is as soul the same all the time.
The second definition is from the point of view of the modifications (paryayas) of substance. (Modifications' will be explained in the chapter on Paryayarthika-nayas.)
The third definition is from the point of view of both the unchanging and the changing natures of substance, taken together. When the unchanging nature of any substance is considered, it is the permanent (dravya) point of view; and when the origi. nation and destruction of things are considered, then it is from the point of view of the changing nature of substance (paryaya) point of view. (See the chapter on Paryayarthika-nayas.
The fourth definition is from an ordinary practical point of view. (This point of view is illustrated under the Evambhuta-naya.)
Substances are classified under the six heads given below.
Any given substance or thing (dravya) has qualities