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Jaina Biology
the whole body and disappearing at death had also its advocates, who consequently reduced all senses to one, the sense of touch. But this did not find general acceptance. Being as subtle as the shining of a jewel, this matter cannot appear alone; it is supported by gross matter (mahābhūta ), of which the eye-ball and flesh in general consist-92."
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The comparative study of Indriyas by all Indian systems of thought in brief reveals that the Jaina view on them from their physical and psychical aspects is more subtle and thought-provoking as they have been accepted as representing translucent matter like that of the
Buddhists.
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90. "Vipākajaupacayikaḥ pañcadhyatmam vipakajah/" Na sabdo apratigha aṣṭau" naisyandikavipākavipākajah /; "mṛtasyananuvṛtteh /"; Abh. K., 1.37, Yasomitra. 91. Tribhirghräṇādibhistulyaviṣayagrahaṇam matam / Caramasyaśrayo atitah /",
Abh. K., 1.44.
92. The Central Conception of Buddhism. pp. 10-11.
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