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(chatusparshi-quadons). These micro atoms can be altered only by the action of atoms which are similar in nature. Variations in our thoughts and emotions affect our breathing which, in turn, affect our body. Reverse is also true - our control on breathing patterns alters our thoughts and emotions. Therefore, penance and breath-meditation must be associated with resolve and dexterity.
7. Sangyanyen-OGH & LOK
By Sangya (epistemology) is meant the tendency/inclination or instinct of the soul and the mind. It is the quality which empowers perception and acquisition of knowledge. In Jain scriptures, ten Sangvanven have two broad classifications - aaveg (samvegatmak - obtained from sense impulse psychology (beyond sensory organs). Of the ten kinds of Sangyanyen, the first eight are samvegatmak (attributed to senses) and the last two are knowledge oriented. First eight have their origin in external and internal excitement/agitation of our senses. Hunger, fear, lust and jealousy-all these emotions are known to be related to one set of senses. Similarly, anger, pride, affinity and greed are linked with the state of mind. But, Mahapragya has especially expounded those tendencies which are beyond human senses and conscious mind namely, OghSangya and Lok- Sangya. His descriptions on this subject reveal that while accepting the two broad categories of ancient texts, he has actually established that the ten sangyanyen can be best categorised in three ways - sensory (samvegatmak), instinctive (oghsangya) and interactive (loksangya).
There are two ways of acquiring knowledge: knowledge acquired by means of our sensory organs and that acquired sans them. We perceive touch, taste, smell, form, and sound with the help of our sensory system. Knowledge perceived without the help of our senses is of two types: (i) ogh knowledge and (ii) intellectual knowledge.
7.1. Oghsangya
Knowledge gained through our senses is departmental, for example, smell is perceived by the nose, vision by the eye etc. Ogh knowledge is comprehensive. It is not perceived either by the senses or the mind. Perception of this type of knowledge is separate from and is independent of our senses or mind. Like every new-born knows where to get its first food from.
Ogh consciousness can be elucidated with the help of another illustration: our process of body growth, respiration, digestion all have an in-built intelligence. It is an independent process of the unfolding of consciousness minus senses.
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