Hajarimalmuni Smruti Granth

Author(s): Shobhachad Bharilla
Publisher: Hajarimalmuni Smruti Granth Prakashan Samiti Byavar

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६ : मुनि श्रीहजारीमल स्मृति-ग्रन्थ
there is no medium of motion, viz., luminiferous aether, beyond. Thus we see that Lord Mahavir gave a unique Scientific explanation of the transmigration of the soul without invoking the aid of any super-natural agency. The details of the theory are too many to be outlined here. Another special feature of the Jain Philosophy is its theory of Anekantvad. This theory tries to establish uniformity amongst the diversity of thoughts on a particular problem. It inculcates a spirit of tolerance towards other religions of the world, so that they may sink their differences which are but apparent, for it is said by the ancients, "The Path is one for all, the ways that lead thereto must vary with the pilgrim. The theory of Anekāntvād aims to co-ordinate, unify, harmonize and synthesise the individual view-points into a practicable whole; in other words, the discordant notes are blended so as to make a perfect harmony. It has been compared to the Einstein's theory of Relatively, but is much simpler and less elaborate. Relativity is mainly the theory of the physicist whereas the other has a philosophical bearing. Still the contributions of both to the ultimate outlook on life and its problems are almost the same. According to Anekant, the existence is a huge complexity; neither can human mind properly understand it nor can the human language adequately express it. As such the absolute statements are out of court and all statements are true from a certain point of view only. According to Relativity all our terms of expression like east and west, right and left, up and down, are relative; they are not the same for all the observers and under all conditions; they are not absolute but merely relative to something. Relativity is, therefore, the theory of the Statement of general physical laws in forms common to all observers. The theory of Anekānt attempts in a similar way to reconcile the various conflicting schools of philosophy, not by inducing them to abandon their favourite stand-points but by proving to them that the stand-point of all others are alike tenable and represent different aspects of truth.
The Cosmological Theory of the Jains : According to this theory the universe comprises of six substances. (1) the Soul, (2) the matter and energy, (3) Space, (4) Time, (5) Non-material luminiferous aether, which is the medium of motion for soul, matter and energy and (6) the field through which the gravitational and electromagnetic forces operate and maintain the cosmic unity. It is the field which keeps the electrons and protons bound down to the atom, the atom to the molecule, the molecules to a crystal and so on. It is worthy to note that the Jain School of thought was the first to recognise that atoms were composed of positive and negative electricity, that the atoms were hollow and can give rise to extremely heavy matter called 'nuclear matter under certain conditions and the principle of equivalence between mass and energy was clearly enunciated centuries before Einstein who gave it a mathemetical form. Now before I conclude this note I must tell you something about the type of daily life that a layman is enjoined to lead. The six essential duties are :
1. The worship of God by offering prayers. 2. Service to the Teacher, the Guru and listening to his sermons. 3. Study of Holy books. 4. Observations of vows for control mind.
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