ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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After treating mass as essential quality of matter, even science is convinced that certain
facts be explained only if mass less particles are treated as realities. Scientists are already discussing some particles like photons, gravitons and gluons. Once the scientists are able to work out the entire set of physical laws applicable to such mass less particles, it will revolutionize the way we understand physics. Hopefully, many enigmatic questions will be answered then.
3.3.2 Bādara (Macro)
When the pudgalas achieve their third state of octons, they start manifesting mass. From this stage onwards, they come in the realm of human perceptions and predications. Octons are, therefore, referred to as Vyāvahārika-paramāņu also. In this state, they become comparable to the atoms as known to the modern science.
4.1 Pudgalas and qualities of matter
The third classification of pudgalas is on the basis of the quality they impart to other pudgalas to which they are attached. It is a very interesting Jaina doctrine that the qualities of matter life big - small, micro - macro, light-heavy, long - short, integrated - fragmented, radiant - dark, hot - cold etc. are nothing but the types of pudgalas only. Besides, these pudgalas may vary in shape also. To consider all substances and all properties as pudgalas, indicates the deep insight of Jaina philosophical knowledge.
4.2 Pudgalas and association with soul
A fourth classification is based on the various groups of octons which remain attached to the Jiva (soul). In Jaina philosophy, there are eight sets of quadons and octons which are related to the Jīva.
• Set of octons forming mortal body
• Set of octons forming transformational body
• Set of octons forming projectile body
• Set of octons and quadons forming respiration
• Set of quadons forming thought
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• Set of quadons forming radiance
• Set of quadons forming karmic body
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