State Of Arihant And Cybernetics

Author(s): Jayantilal Jain
Publisher: Jayantilal Jain

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process. Thus, the use of cybernetics becomes inevitable. For every stage of purification, it is required to know what is happening at time t1 and compared it what should happen at time t1. The error, the difference has to be fed or self-learned for controlling action and achievement of desired result. Errors or delays hamper the process of attaining Moksha. Inadequate or wrong understanding of errors leads to deviation from the path of purification. Various control processes are designed to ensure proper feedback and effective control.
The Cybernetic Model of Moksha is thus prescribed in Jain philosophy for ultimate happiness of beings. All cyber laws or principles are designed with a view to enhance material well-being of mankind. Jain Philosophy goes to the ultimate stage where wellbeing of all species can be ensured. Misuse of the information available results in penalty in mundane world. Similarly, misuse or ignoring signals of misuse results in perpetual births and deaths. The Supreme Control Theory exists in Jainism from time immemorial and applied to a state of moksha where ultimate separation of karmic substance and soul is achieved. In the process of elimination of distorting influence of karmic particles on the soul, several optimal control concepts are beautifully explained in Jainism. Both the path of moksha and state of moksha are explained in cybernetic manner.
Jain cybernetics is also endowed with self-teaching and self-development mechanism as well so that great yogis doing meditation or living in remote jungles are also able to benefit if they understand well about it. The process is also explained with the help of mathematics which refines understanding of the same. Different stages of self-purification are described in Jainism with degrees of control of various systems and the seeker will learn about one's errors as realizes the self and eliminate the errors in further stages of purification of soul. Control or Sanyam relates to various systems such each system of senses, systems of mind, words and body, complex system of desires, complex system of karmas and so on constitute the quintessence of Jain Philosophy in various stages of path to moksha and in moksha.
Optimal Control: A case of Arihant
In order to illustrate what has been said about cybernetics and optimal control, an example of the state of Arihant is given below which is one of the most exalted stages in the process of purification of self where different complex systems operate in a subtle manner and there is an optimal control of all systems. The state of Arihant embodies simultaneous operation of infinite complex systems. A few illustrations are given below.
1. Infinite Systems: A soul has infinite properties and each of properties manifests in some form but remain independent and not affected by the other properties. Further each of properties assumes infinite forms over time. Properties such as infinite knowledge, infinite perception, infinite power, and infinite bliss manifest in perfect manner yet each remains in their optimal control and operate in a harmonious way. It is a marvellous system and the wonder of wonders of soul's manifestation where words fail to fathom and express the complex systems.