Jain Journal 2001 10

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 11

JAIN : THE CONCEPT OF PARYAYA AND JAINA WAY OF LIFE
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1. It is the foundation of the Jaina view of Reality and helps in
understanding full completeness of exisence. 2. It endows the Jaina system of philosophy with scientific
character or basis in so far as it "purges off any theological dogma and does not bring in a di exmachina for the guidance of the developmental process," as Kalipada Mitra rightly
remarks. 25 3. It forms the basis of the dynamic process of development and
evolution. 4. Paryāya or change makes possible growth and adds newness
and freshness in life. 5. It forms the genesis of the Jaina doctrine of Anekānta since
permanence and change or impermanance, one and many,
unity and diversity, etc. inhere in the same substance. 6. As according to the concept of paryāya, the conscious substance
or jīva may and does develop vibhava paryāyas while retaining its innate character or intrinsic purity (the inherent properties of infinite vision, knowledge, bliss or vigour), it provides the basis for self-realization, i.e. re-gaining the suabhāva or the state of pure consciousness, the highest form of its purity, vigour and calmness or peace, the fullest development of
personality and liberation from passions. 7. By emphasizing that the relationships, possessions and
attachments in the world are transitory, it prescribes a way of life, a sādhanā (practice) of cultivating the attitude of nonclinging to those fleeting and passing relationships, etc. nonattachment, calmness and equanimity by overcoming one's passions (anger, pride, deceit and greed) and practicing selfcontrol and limiting one's desires and acquisitions.
25. Mitra, n. 11. p. 323.