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after infinite of them consolidate to form a quadon, the space occupied by a parmanu is of limited use when we discuss the shukshma or the micro world only. The real space co-ordinates are constructed only by the unit-space occupied by the packet of infinite parmanus forming a quadon (skandh).”
4. Aakash-Kaal
A dion (paramanu), if moves with slowest speed, travels from one space unit (Akash Pradesh) to the adjacent one only. On the other hand, if it travels at its fastest speed, it gets transferred from one end of the universe to the other (a distance of 14 Rajju or innumerate Yojana).' This statement of Jain Agams actually constitutes the Theory of Relativity. The space-time (Aakash-Kaal) linearity is affected by the speed of the object. Einstein proved from his mathematical calculations that an astronaut who travels to a distant star at a speed of 70% of the speed of light, he will not only experience the slow passage of time, but will also experience the distance being lowered by virtue of his high speed.
We have dions (paramamu) and octons (Sthula Pudgal) as far as particles are concerned; we have samay (unit of finer time) and Avlika ( unit of real time) but, no description is available as micro space point and macro space point. In an indirect mention, however, in the Acharanga Niryukti the difference in space units and puramanu-kaal is highlighted. It says that if the space points contained in a finger-width of space are exhausted by taking out one space point in each consecutive instants, it will take innumerate ascending and descending periods of time to evacuate that region. This comparison of region with time manifests the nature of space. Hence the finger width measure of space can be called as macro space and the space point can be called as part of the micro-space.
With Jain standpoint it is proper to recognize that the separate units are requisite for micro and macro domains. These units cannot be interchangeably applied. An innumerate number of dions form a practically mentionable and usable entity in the macro domain. In conclusion, we derive following postulates for matter, time and space -
Almost infinite dions combine to form an atom. This implies that a finite combination of dions can form quadons (skandh) but even then they are not useful in practical or macro world. It is the distinctiveness of Jain philosophy which states that only a collection infinite dions is of practical utility. This collection, named as octon
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