Jain Darshanna Vaigyanik Rahasyo

Author(s): Nandighoshvijay
Publisher: Bharatiya Prachin Sahitya Vaigyanik Rahasya Shodh Sanstha

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even 'photons' and "electrons" were discovered, Jain science preached elementary particles such as Karmic particles. Karmic particles or Karmons are unique concepts of Jain Science as only these particles can interact with the soul. Jain Science seems to be the only science which explains both natural as well as 'super-natural' phenomena, interaction between living and non-living entities, conciousness and physical science.
I am not a physicist and have not been able to assess various arguments in the book. However, in my opinion, it is a noble task to "relate" the concepts of modern science to Jain thoughts and vice-versa. This examination in itself is, of course, to be done through the principles of Anekantavada and Syadyada i.e. through non absolustic and holistic principles. As I had previously suggested that his articles in Hindi and Gujarati would also be translated into English for a wider reading spectacle, all articles old and new, written by Muniji have been translated into English and are going to be published in a single book entitled 'Scientific Secrets of Jainism'. I am also glad to know that the total Gujarati version will also be published within a short period.
I congratulate him for this important and timely contribution, and in particular, I wholeheartedly recommend the book to the scientific community, Jains and non-Jains alike.
12th September, 1999 Department of Statistics University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT, England
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Professor Kanti Mardia Holder of the Chair of Applied Statistics and Director of Centre of Medical Imaging Research