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KO / JAIN STUDIES AND SCIENCE
In psychology, hypothalamus is regarded as the place of origin of Samveg. Hypothalamus is the middle part of the brain. It is this part that regulates and controls Samveg. Bhaav evokes two kinds of emotions: delight and grief. No external excitement/stimulus is needed to experience Bhaav.
Mahapragya evolved a very effective methodology of Preksha Meditation using this analysis. With reference to Ogh and Lok consciousness, Mahapragya has given us a new perspective, from the points of view of science and psychology. This has immensely helping the over-stressed and tension-ridden young generation to shed their grief and experience the inner happiness.
8. Paramanu versus Atom
In Aniyogdwar scripture, atoms are said to be of two kinds: subtle/minute (sukshma) and conventional (vyavaharic). In Jain literatures, Pudgals are described with clarity and scientific depth, accordingly
Parmanu – the tiniest particle is further indivisible. Multiple parmanu when combine to form either energy packets or vyavaharic parmanu, become practically useful. A parmanu is mass less and does not obey the laws of gravity or relativity. These sukshma parmanu are capable of achieving infinite velocity and can travel space irrespective of time.
Skandh - union of two or more parmanu. When a particular skandh comprises infinite parmanu, it is called 'anant pradeshi skandh'which is treated as the vyavaharic parmanu.
Vyavaharic parmanu – a cluster of infinite parmanu. This entity has practical utility and is the basic building block of pudgal or matter. Vyavaharic parmanu are bound by the laws of physics. While a parmanu cannot be further divided by 'any' possible means, a vyavaharic parmanu too is indivisible by weapons which may be sharper than the edge of a sword. However, there is a possibility of a vyavaharic parmanu being divided into either infinite parmanu or multiple skandh.
Since vyavaharic parmanu has properties which are comparable with 'the atom' as described by the science, Mahapragya has said, "There is a striking similarity between the vyavaharic parmanu and the atom. Though it is said that even a weapon sharper than the edge of a sword cannot disintegrate a Vyavaharic parmanu, yet it can be divided under special conditions. Even an atom cannot be divided by any weapon but is said to be constituted of protons, electrons and neutrons, which in turn are divisible into quarks etc. Vyavaharic
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