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now. Thus, there is no clear-cut confirmation about the medium of rest (or Field) in the days of relativity. However, the earlier Field concept is the nearest equivalent here too. 16. The Jainas believe in omniscience and its intuitional validity. It works over scientific measurement concepts. So, even if these mediums are not visible or experimentally verifiable, they should be accepted on the ground that the omniscients must have observed them to be postulated. The validity of this logic is subject to serious thoughts in these days of scientific intellectualism. However, their non-material nature will always remain beyond the scientists' eye, and will have a high faith content. 17. There is a question raised in the Jaina Texts as to why the reality of space can not be assigned the functions of inert instrumentality in motion and rest ? It will reduce the number of realities from six to four only. The answer to this question indicates three flaws as below : (1) If the reality of space is assigned multiple functions, there will be
chaos in the universe, the assumed division between the occupied and unoccupied universe will disappear. In other words, the concept of
infinite unoccupied universe will be dissolved. (2) The space is infinite and, therefore, rest and motion will also be
possible in it. This will pose a problem as to where the salvated individuals will stay ? There could not be a place called abode of the salvated at the end of the occupied universe as the above two realities will be found everywhere in the space. This will be contradictory with
the basic canonical postulates. (3) The concept of ordered cosmos will be impossible. There will be
a chaotic cosmos instead. There will be an infinite occupied universe which is against canons.
Thus, this hypothesis will not only be conflicting with established canons but it would also be impossible. This commentary defines A-Kāśa (space) etymologically and beautifully. 18. The space is the non-living and absolutely independent eternal reality accommodating other realities including itself like water accommodating swan etc. though with some difference. It is also non
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