Jainism in Nutshell

Author(s): Kirtichandrasuri
Publisher: Sumatibhai M Shah

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different and diverse points of view. It is because of this that syadvada is also called Anekantavada or Apekshavada. Western scholars have freely showered praises and highly eulogised the doctrine of syadvada. They believe even to this extent that this doctrine is a great unifying force in this world and by its practice all the mutual dissensions and differences of thoughts can be reconciled satisfactorily. It is for this reason that syadvada is called a “compromising system of philosophy.” Sapekshavada the theory of relaiivity of Dr. Einstein, the greatest of the world scientists is in many parts only a reflection or a mere shadow of the doctrine of syadvada. In short, Syadvada is the best means of arriving at the truth or of ascertaining fundamental principles and it is because of this that the Jain philosophy is at the helm of all philosophies. In this philosophy there is not even an iota of space for imaginary conceptions or superstitions. This system of philosophy is full of authentic enunciations at the fundamental principles (or substances) of "systematised Government" in accordance with immutable ordinance of which this vast universe is governed. The modern scientists call it a rationalistic