________________
116/JAIN STUDIES AND SCIENCE
Unit used for the comparison of velocities is 'GAVYUT'. It is distance covered in Yojans in the given time. Now it is easier to answer - why Vajru failed to attack Chamar before being recaptured by its owner, Shakra? 1. Chamar started off slow in the upper-lok while running for his life.
After some time Vajra followed with accelerated speed and was, in turn, chased by the Shakra. But Chamar had advantage of time, as he was the first one to start.
As the three entered middle-lok, the main area of action, Chamar's speed got accelerated to almost double, while the other two lost their momentum by around 30 percent.
While Chamar took refuge to Lord Mahavira, Vajru travelled at the rate of 10 gavyuts and Shakra at 18 gavyuts, thus the latter was in a position to reach to the Vajra and to retrieve it before it could cause any damage.
According to Jain Cosmology, the universe is constituted of three geometrically distinct portions. These three parts, as discussed above, are upper, middle and lower. This terminology is intriguing, as it assumes a definite upright orientation of the universe. This upright model is with respect to the geometry and the relative superiority of composition of the three areas. This model has been discussed in all its three dimensions in the beginning of this section. Some relevant salient features are synopsised here -
1.
Universe is constituted of three distinct parts which are not only dissimilar in geometrical shapes but are also uniquely different in their compositions.
Due to its high mass density and pyramidal shape, Adhow lok is said to be the base of the universe. Middle part is like an open ended cylinder. Upper section has a shape “Mrudang which looks like two pyramids arranged back to back.
3.
Seven earthly bodies are predominant in the lower lok, which contribute to its high matter density. The upper lok is largely having mass-less "akriya-Pudgals. Middle lok has matter density in between.
Following conclusions may therefore be drawn -
(i) (ii)
All the three lokas differ in constituting densities. Their respective gravitational forces exhibit different properties due to the differing shapes, sizes and densities.
Jain Education International
For Personal & Private Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
