Journal of Gyansagar Science Foundation 2013 04 01

Author(s): Sanjeev Sogani, Vimal Jain
Publisher: Gyansagar Science Foundation

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Prof. Dr. Sohan Raj Tater, Volume 1 Issue 1 April 2013
genetic science is not a challenge to the karmic theory. On the contrary, it may be understood very easily if we comprehend the Jain karmic theory systematically.
The aim of the deep study of Jain theory of karma and Genetic Science is to make the people aware of the fact that every creature, by doing principal exertion, can transform its inauspicious deeds into auspicious ones and by renunciation, restraint, stoppage and dissociation the form of the genes of the gross body can also be changed. The aim of the research of the Genetic science is to bring out the fact that the gross body of any being can be developed by transplanting healthy genes in place of wounded genes.
causes of karma. A liberated soul does not accumulate karmas as its feelings of attachment and malice are totally destroyed. For the destruction of karmas, Jain religion firmly believes in principal exertions and efforts. Jain system of meditation aims at attaining liberation by destroying karmas with the help of stoppage and dissociation. The position of the karmas earned previously can be improved by adopting the method of transition, premature fruition, delayed fruition and hastening. To attain this goal, it is necessary to adopt equanimity, and to make dissociation, the supreme form of penance, an indispensable part of life should be a doped.
Social Utility
Gene is a part of our gross body and karma is a part of our subtle body. Genes are the carriers of man's hereditary traits. For every particular trait, a particular gene is responsible. This gene corresponds to the theory of karma. With the knowledge of the science of genetics, different parts of human body can be developed in laboratory by the technique of cloning. This will help a lot in curing many diseases that are uptil now considered as incurable. Besides all these benefits, with this new technique, it will be possible to change the genes that have been rendered useless. This technique will also help in controlling old age. The principle of transition is the principle of mutation of genes. Karmas can be dissociated and genes can be transformed by "emotional purification".
Conclusion
This research will provide humanity the knowledge of auspicious and inauspicious karmas being attached by the auspicious and inauspicious tendencies of the worldly soul and consequently man will not indulge in immorality and violence. A lay man will come to know how genes contribute in the composition of the gross body. He will come to know the significant role that the genes play with the result that he will be very conscious about the purification of genes. Our soul is free so far as thinking and principal exertions are concerned but it is dependent because of the bondage of karmas. Man can have permanent joy by purifying his soul by observing renunciation, restraint, stoppage, and dissociation with the help of principal exertions. Karmas can be dissociated and genes can be transformed with the help of volitional cycle. When one comes to know the formula of the purification of the gross and subtle body with the help of this research, one will be able to form a good society, a good nation and a good world, by purifying one's feelings. This research article has so much social qualification and utility that it can provide a permanent solution to all the present emotional problems like possession, terrorism, violence, increase in population, pillage, prejudices, poverty and disease. This research work will reveal the fact that with the help of the technique of cloning, which is a branch of genetic science, it will be possible to develop the different parts of human body in laboratory that will help in curing the diseases that are so far regarded as incurable. Besides all these benefits, with the help of this technique, it will be possible to change the genes that have been rendered useless and to control old age. Taking into consideration the medical utility of this research, the British government has allowed to perform human cloning in the year 2001.
There is a big challenge before the scientists. The question is-If gene is the controller of every activity of body, who controls the gene itself? The scientists have no answer to this question. But it can be answered by the karmic theory of Jain philosophy. These genes are guided, directed and motivated by karmas. These are the karmas that instruct the genes as to what next they have to do and the genes then act accordingly. In the formation of gross body, genes are the corresponding elements of karma.
References 1. Tattvrtha Stra-Acrya Umswti. 2. Karmavda-Yuvcrya (at present crya) Mahapraja, p.
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Jva-ajva-Acrya Mahapraja, p. 22. 4. Ibid, p. 18. 5. Psychology and Education, p. 161.
Acrga, first chapter, p. 10. 7. Ibid, p. 14. 8. What is Life-Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, p. 95.
Vigyan Pragati-Sanjay Verma, New Delhi, March, 2003, p. 19.
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