Jaina Logic

Author(s): T G Kalghatgi
Publisher: Raja Krisen Jain Charitable Trust New Delhi

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Anekanta and Nayarada
sutra“, Uttarädhyayar' and 50trakrrange. In the Visesi. vadyakabhagya there is mention of Jina-dharma Later referoncos are many, for instance in the Matsya Purana and Devibhide gavata'. It is clear from this that the Jaina roligion, as the expression of Sramana thought was recognised by the Vedic and the Buddhist currents of thought. In the Rgveda we get references to Vātaraganā munis. Taittiriya Aranyaka gives the description of Ketu, Aruna and Vātarajana muni". In the Srimad Bhagavata, there is a description that Bşabha is the promoter of the religion of the Vatarasana Sramanas."
Jainism as an expression of Sramagic current of thought has made significant contribution to the development of Indian thought. It has enriched Indian philosophy in the fields of logic, epistemology, metaphysics and the way towards the ideal life of a muni and householder alike. Jainism has also contributed towards the enrichment of the development of Indian Art and architecture. The Collosal statue of Bhagavān Bahubali at Shravanabelgola is a standing monument of the heights of architectural excellence. We can restrict our study of the contribution of Jainism to Logic. The cardinal contribution in these fields can be stated to be in the presentation of the principles 1, Anekanta and Syādvāda 2. the concept of self Jiva 3. the doctrine of Ahimsa and the propagation of the practice of the aparigraha vrata.
6 Dasavalkalika 8. 35 7. Uttaradhyayana 36. 264
"Jinarayane apuratti Jinavayamam ji Karonti bhävena" 8. Matsyapdraga 4, 13, S4 9. Devi Bhagavata 4, 13, 54
"Jaina dharma krtam svena, yama ninda param tatha" 10. Roveda Samhuta : 10, 11, 1
'Munayi vātara sanai pidangā vasate mati" 11 Taittiriya Aranyaka: 1, 21, 3, 1, 24
Ketaro Arupisala tayo vitara lanah... ....' 12 Srimad Bhagavata : 1, 11, 12