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Haud RI 1 chapter of Tatvarthadhigam Sutra ( the first ever text book of science of mankind) 1 written/compiled by Rev. Acharya Shri Umaswatiji. in the first century. These verses talk about the atomic science.
Atomic science Tatvarth Sutra : P.P. Umaswatiji : 1st Century *Anavah skandhas cha - Matter has two varieties : atoms and clusters. (5/25)
*Samghata-bhedebhya utpadyante - Clusters are produced by fission, fusion or 1 both.(5/26)
*Bhedad anuh - Atom is the final product of fission-disintegration.(5/27) 1 *Atom - indivisible unit 1 *Bheda- samghatabhyam caksusah : The visibility of clusters is produced by the
combination of disintegreation and reintegration.(5/28) 1 * Utpada- vyaya- dhrauvyayuktam sat :Origin., Cessation and persistence conI stitute existence.(5/29)
* Tadbhavavyayam nityam - what remains it is : eternal : Universal matter(5/30)
*Snigdha- ruksatvad bandhah - Atomic integration is due to their tactile qualities 1 of viscosity and dryness (positive and negative charges). (5/32)
* Na jaghanyagunanam - There cannot be integration of atoms (and clusters) that possess the minimum one degree of viscosity or dryness (5/33).
. Gunasamye sadrasanam - Atoms with same degree of charges cannot integrate.(5/34)
Here, formation of matter,concept of universal matter, atomic fusion, integration and disintegration of matter, constancy and transformability of objects - all high principles of atomic science- physics are discussed. The concepts of subatomic particles are even mind boggling.
Surprisingly, the most basic and vital theories of modern science, Physics in particular are depicted in Jain philosophy in short verses. The principles of reality, constancy of mass, law of entropy, laws of motion and inertia, quantum theory, relativity theory, laws of energy, telepathy, teleporting, properties of sound, power of mind all are wonderfully discussed in an eloquent manner with applications of them for the upliftment of mankind and finally sublimation of the soul.
The major and immediate concern of a human being is health. The principles of Jain religion are most compatible and most relevant in present context for reinstating total physical and mental health, creating a positive health and removing diseases.
The rituals & sixavshyak (including Samayik, Pratikraman), six internal & exter- i nal Tapas(Penance), the austerities, (Ekasana, Aymbil) the laws of food & eating habits (Aharvigyan), avoidance of Ratribhojan & Vigai & exclusion of food with Mahavigai, the positive effects of Kayotsarga & Jain mediation, the Bhavanas (attitudes) laid down in philosophy are all really promoting positive health & bring perfect physical, mental, emotional & spiritual health. Each of these practices is found highly scientific & if further research is done in modern Experimental way, a great service to the society can be done, really.
