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Free Will : The choice between alternative programs of action, which is performed by the human brain using all the information it has about the probable course of events in the world. Grammar: The set of brain programs by which sentences are generated. Words are joined according to grammatical rules to make discourse. Homeostasis : The ability or disposition of living organisms to maintain a steady state inspite of changing conditions in external environment. Matter : A general term for objects of the universe, of which physical science has made detailed study. Physical order of existence, different from psychical order. Meta-language : Acode used forspeaking orstudying another language. Molecule : The smallest unit of a substance that can enter into a chemical reaction. They are made up of atoms, from two to many thousands as in macromolecules, such as proteins or very few as in water. Senescence : The decrease with time of the physical powers and increasing probability of death; probably, this is part of the inherited program for life. Transcendental Questions : Questions about ultimates, which can be posed but not answered by human cerebral programs, e.g. what is God? Opposite of 'Empirical. Vitalism : The scientific theory that life is maintained by some special force that cannot be explained by the principles of physics and chemistry.
GLOSSARY OF SANSKRT/PRAKRTA WORDS
(Terms Related with Jain Philosophy) Abadhākāla : Period of inactivity during which karman remains inactive after bondage. (See, sattā) Adharmāstikāya : One of the six eternal substances; medium of rest. (see dharmāstikāya).
