Jain Philosophy and Modern Science

Author(s): Nagrajmuni
Publisher: Anuvrat Samiti

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THEORY OF ATOM
59 point" Thus there is no inconsistency and no problem
Divisions and Subdivisions of Pudgala (matter):
To facilitate study of matter, aggregates of matter are divided into various divisions from differsent points of view These classifications have been made in a very scientific manner
SIX DIVISIONS. All aggregates of matter can be divided into six kinds 29
(1) very gross, (2) gross, (3) fine-gross, (4) gross-fine, (5) fine and (6) very fine
Kundkundacharya, has, in his book Niyamsara illustrated these six divisions thus
(1) Large aggregates of matter which may be broken and cut and can be carried physically (solids), eg land, stone, mountain etc
(2) Large aggregates of matter which cannot be cut or broken but can be physically carried (liquids) e.g. ghee, water, oil etc.
(3) Aggregates of matter which can neither be cut or broken nor physically moved but are visible to the eye, eg shadow, heat etc
(4) Aggregates of matter which are not seen by the eye but can be felt by the other four senses (ultra
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(&) Niyamsar-21 (b) Gomatsar Jeeva Kand Gatha 602