Jain Philosophy and Modern Science

Author(s): Nagrajmuni
Publisher: Anuvrat Samiti

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JAIN PIILOSOPHY & MODERN SCIENCE
realising the basic principles of life and combining thereot a knowledge of the universe and the soul; and practicing methods which lead the soul towards the attainment of its ultimate aim_MOKSHA-or emancipation of soul So it is said that "Knowledge and its active utilisation lead to MOKSHAGYAN KRIYABHYAM MOKSHA.
When we discuss the aim of science and its terminology we find that it insists on only knowing the truth. One should intensively look into the mysteries of the world and arrive at the truth; but in science our scope of activity is restricted only to that extent.
The Birth of Philosophy Philosophy is properly understood by very few people in the opinion of many people the different religions practiced by them are the embodiments of different philosophies. They are, therefore, under the impression that philosophy owes its source to the individuals rather than the element of reason The real position, however, is entirely different Before the dawn of philosophical era there existed an era of faith The preachings of Mahavira, Buddha and Kapıl etc. were accepted as true because they were preached by those particular individuals The followers of these individuals took their preachings as gospel truth. In the wake of the era of faith came the era of logic; and it confronted man with the question: "Why should I believe this? Is it because a certain person has said so?" and he felt that truth