Book Title: Philosophy of Soul and Matter
Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Clare Rosenfield
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Center

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________________ Now we will investigate the two entirely different and unique energies working in this universe, the one conscious, the other unconscious. In this philosophy, the smallest indivisible form of matter is called atont. Atom ‘means the essential structure of the material world. When atoms come together, they form molecules. When molecules group together, they construct the myriad of bodily forms found in the material universe. Atom is an energy, an insentient or unconscious energy. Its nature is this: that molecules compose and decompose. They are in a perpetual state of Aux. They are continually alternating between motion and rest, like the pendulum of a clock. As such, they bump up against one another, thereby creating an impact or a vibration. . Unlike atom, the nature of atma or sentient energy is to be conscious. It has, infuite creative power. Its power is this: to change the arrangement of the material world of atoms. Together atma and atom make up the structure of the whole universe. When we understand the two polarities, the East exploring the secret of atmia and the West exploring the secret of atom, our knowledge becomes complete.

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