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जनविद्या एवं प्राकृत : अन्तरशात्रीय अध्ययन
the DNA and RNA as the basic chemical unit of life24 but is has been impossible to think of such a formless entity as described in Agamas. Now-a-days, however, many indescribable particles like photos, neutrinos and others have come to stay to resolve problems relating to some basic physical phenomena,25 At present, nobody is in a position to equate these with the Āgamic soul despite $1 million dollar outstanding award for such an eventuality.
Many details of 1, 2, 3 and 4 sensed beings are available in other literature but Kundakunda has narrated only the basic ones without exemplifying them. His followers have also not elaborated them in a desired way in comparison to human beings, though some animals and plants find mention.
Plant Kingdom
It is described that a tree grows through root, shoot stem, branches, flowers and fruits. Its growth is hampered if the root is cut, dug, dried or destroyed. There are various types mentioned such as those (i) growing from root (ii) shoot (iii) leaves (iv) seeds (v) flowers and (vi) stems. The names of grass, sugar cane, seasame, mälti flower candana tree, asafoetida, food crops, keśara and others appear-supposed to be in common use in those days.
Animal Kingdom
The animal kingdom (except human beings) starts with 2 sensed beings and they are called oblique movers. There is not much description about them but some names like the worms, micro-organisms, tortoise, fourfooted animals (cows etc.), various fishes, crow, serpents, seşhnāga and some others appear which must be known at that period. They are mentioned only indirectly.
Human Kingdom
It has been pointed out that men generally have a uterine birth with his body developing in the womb during 9-10 months by taking necessary food. The food causes them to take body, senses, language, mind and breathing and supplies energv to keep him alive through metabolic changes. In order to have a better life, one must have his
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