Nature of Universe

Author(s): J J Rawal
Publisher: J J Rawal

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સર્વ યસ્યવસાદગાત સ્મૃતિપદમ્
કાલાય તઐ નમઃ |
(Bhartruhari)
I bow down to that eternal time which transforms reality into memory.
In Jain Philosphy of Mahavira, Kala (Time) is accepted as a substance, reality (physical quantity).
In Jain Philosophy, there is concept of Planck-time ( -10 44 sec) timeatom (kalanus).
Relativity theory now also indicates that there exist quanta of space, time and mass hence one can treat General Theory of Relativity under Thermodynamics.
Jain Acharyas have thought about space and time very deeply. It should, therefore, be paid attention to (Muni Mahendra Kumarji, [2]) Concepts like empirical time, transcendental time and kalanus in Jain Darshan are marvelous. In Shvetambara tradition transcendental time (kāla), is believed to be in the form of modes of jiva and ajiva, whereas, in Digamabara tradition, the transcendental time is considered to be independent objective reality. Time is real enigma of the Universe. It is taken to flow straight, but is measured in terms of cyclic phenomena. We can make sense of timeless existence. Measure of space and time is objective. Effect of motion on the dimensions of length, time, even on mass can be sensed.
Anekantvad of Lord Mahavira - Solution of all disputes (in-fighting)
Anekantvad of Lord Mahavira is, indeed, a great principle. It states that different views of scholars and scientists old and new, should be
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