Theory of Atom in Jaina Philosophy

Author(s): Jethalal S Zaveri, Mahendramuni
Publisher: Agam and Sahitya Prakashan

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Matter is Sensuous and Is Perceivable Matter is Kayavan 1.e (Capable of Being Active) Maiter is Fissionable and Fusionable Matter is Parinami i e Subject to Mutation Maiter is Infinite (Numerically) Matter Interacts with Consciousness Paramanu The Ultimate Indivisible Unit of Matter Definitions and Properties Detailed Discussion of the Properties of Paramanu Apratighati
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A CRITIQUE Introductory Metaphysical View Innate Qualities of Matter The Word Pudgala Definitions Characteristic Properties Colour Raman's Study of Colour Colour in Cosmological Studies Sparsa (Touch) Smell and Taste Classification Intellect (Buddhi) Paryaya, Pannama, Kriya, Bheda, (Fission) and Bandha (Fusion) Paryaya Parinama Kriya Matter is Energy Atomic Theory and Paramanuvada Historical Development of Atomic Theory Structure of Atom-Elementary Particles Paramanu Indivisible Unit of Matter Qualiues and Attributes Mechanics and Mathemaucs of Paramanu Synthesis of Paramanus into Composite Bodies Density of Matter
Duality of Paramanu 5 TABLE OF INDEX
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