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fact that ancient texts should not be taken to have tri-timal value as far as physical or biological phenomena are concerned. Their contents should be considered with historical perspective. However, their ethical, moral or happiness related contents would always have alltime value.
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Abbreviations D.D. Disquisition Door T.S. Tattvártha-sútra
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