Jaina Gazette 1930 03

Author(s): Ajitprasad, C S Mallinath
Publisher: Jaina Gazettee Office

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THE JAINA GAZETTE
VOL. XXVI)
WHOLE
MADRAS: MARCH 1930
No. 3.
No. 397.
THE JAINA THEORY OF MATTER.
[Our Readers have already read some of the very interesting and instructive articles of Mr. Harisatya Bhattacharyya, on Jaina philosophy such as the Jaina theory of Jiva, Space, Time, Dharma and Adharma which have appeared in the pages of the Gazette from time to time. His writings have always the characteristics of critical research and comparative study. In the following article he offers us an exposition of the Jaina theory of Matter. The theories of the Greek thinkers, of the ancient Indian philosophical systems and of the modern physicists regarding matter are examined side. by side. Tbe Jaina conception of the production of sound is different from that of the other Indian systems and is akin to the scientific theory; and the Jaina theory of Paramanu resembles the modern scientific conception of the Atom, as a geometrical centre of force. In the opening and the concluding paragraphs under the heading Paramanu, the author has tried to put some new interpretations to some Indian doctrines,—to some Jaina theories in parti. azlar. He has attempted to clear away some apna rant. rules and inconsistencies in the accepted doctrines of toe Jaina philosophy and in that, he has had to start Bet theories and offer his own explanation. We specially invite the attention of scholars to thosa: paragraphs and request their valuable comments on the same. Ed. J. G.]