Jaina World of Non Living

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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The Jaina world of Non-living
they will undergo these processes, they might have undergone these processes. Thus, the atoms are formally called 'mattergy'.
26. Thirdly, the term 'put' in Pudgala means the living beings. The term 'gil' means 'intake'. Thus, the entities which are intaken in the form of objects which form their body, food etc. are termed as 'pudgala'. Q. These formations are not possible in the case of atoms, they may not, therefore, be called mattergy.
A.
This is not so. We have replied to it that they are formally called
mattergy.
27. The use of plural number in aphorism 5.1 should be taken to mean the independence of each reality. What is meant by independence ? This means that each reality has its own function like helping motion in bodies by the medium of motion etc. They perform their functions themselves without any interference or help or dependency on other realities or factors.
Q.
It is observed that modifications in an entity take place due to instrumentality of external factors. This will not occur if the realities are independent.
A.
This is not so. The external factors are only instrumental causes. The living being or mattergy undergoing movements etc. do not catalyse the realities of medium of motion etc.
Q. When there is mutual combination of words, there is normally an addition compound and the resulting plural number. How does it indicate the independence of the realities?
A.
When there is involvement of group, it could be indicated by singular number. If the plural number is there, it should, therefore, mean independence. The Jainendra grammar illustrates this point through its aphorism 3.1.61.
28.
The word 'Dharma' is a popularly auspicious word. Hence, it is taken as the first among the non-living bodies.
29. The medium of rest (Adharma) is placed after the medium of motion because this is the cause of maintaining order in the universe. The universe consists of five extensive bodies and the time. The term 'order' means positioning through specific but varied ways or shapes like cane
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