Dravya Guna Paryay
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Dravya Guna ParyayDravya Guna Paryay
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Universe Universe
Why do we need to know …..
Who am I ?
What is life / how it starts ? - forms : microscopic to largest known.
What is universe ? How big it is ? Are we alone in this universe?
- search on other planets, solar systems, galaxies.
Curiosity is human nature .... makes progress possible !
Universe : Jain PerspectiveUniverse : Jain Perspective
Six Dravyas (basic elements) + their Paryays (forms).Why do we need to know …..
Loka-Svarupa-Bhavana 10th of 12 Reflections. Reflecting on universe makes one understand the
truenature of reality, eternity of substances & transient
forms.
Jiva & Ajiva Tatvas Eternal nature of Soul & other matters (dravya) and
their properties (guna), and transient nature of their
forms / modes (paryayas). - differentiation : a steps towards
separation.
Intellectual & Spiritual progressLogical & analytical explanation of universal
dynamics.Very closely relates religion and science.
Universe : Structural ViewUniverse : Structural View
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All Six ‘Dravya’s in ‘Lokakash’
Alokakash(space)
Jiva (Soul)
Pudgal(Matter)
Akash(Space)
Dharma(Medium of Motion)
Adharma(Medium of Rest)
Kal(Time)
7Urdhva-Loka (Swargas)
Adho-Loka (Narakas)
Madhya-Loka (Humans)
‘‘Dravya’ Dravya’ (element, substance, ‘padarth’, ‘sat’) :(element, substance, ‘padarth’, ‘sat’) :
Mass of inseparable attributes ‘Guna’ Eternal in nature
Always existed & will exist.
6 fundamental types
Infinite in numbers
An element:A pure substance consisting of one type of (atom) smallest
particle, distinguished by its property.
‘‘Guna’ Guna’ (Properties, qualities, attributes):(Properties, qualities, attributes):
Properties, that exist in all parts* of a substance in all its forms, modifications (‘paryay’s).
1 Pradesh = 1 spatial units = space occupied by smallest indivisible particle called paramanu.
Infinite qualities in each substances Inseparable from its own Dravya.
Samanya Guna (Common Qualities) Qualities that exist in all types of Dravyas.
Vishesh Guna (Special Qualities) Qualities that do not exist in all but found only in its own type of Dravya.
Each quality undergo continuous change. Every moment, old form goes out of existence & new emerges.
Every emerging new form is called ‘Paryay’
Transient in nature. Life of paryay = 1 moment.
Infinite qualities, so infinite ‘Paryays’ emerge every moment in each ‘Dravya’
‘‘Paryay’ Paryay’ (Form / Mode / Transient Status):(Form / Mode / Transient Status):
Ajiva (Achetan / Non living)
Qty :
Size :‘Pradesh’
Type :
Infinite Infinite One InnumerableOne One
Innumerable One
Invisible(Arupi)
Rupi(Visible)
Invisible(Arupi)
Invisible(Arupi)
Invisible(Arupi)
Invisible(Arupi)
FormsTransformation
Pure / Impure
Pure PurePure PurePure / Impure
InfiniteInnumerable Innumerable
Six ‘Dravya’s : Six ‘Dravya’s :
Jiva (Soul)
Pudgal(Matter)
Akash(Space)
Dharma(Medium of
Motion)
Adharma(Medium of
Rest)
Kal(Time)
Innumerable
(Chetan)
Panch Asti-Kaya
Infinite = ‘Anant’ Innumerable = ‘Asankhyat’
Six ‘Dravya’sSix ‘Dravya’sJiva (Soul)
Pudgal(Matter)
Akash(Space)
Dharma(Medium of
Motion)
Adharma(Medium of
Rest)
Kal(Time)
Samanya Gunas (Common Qualities / Attributes)
Dyavyatva : Changeability (form / modification of its paryay changes every moment)
Vastutva : Functionality (performs its own specific functions)
Astiatva : Existence or Is-ness (Substance is never destroyed or can never be created)
Pradeshatva : Shape formation attribute (always exist in some shape or form)
Agurulaghutva : Constancy of Individuality (one do not change into other. Gunas in-seperable)
Prameyatva : Know-ability or knowableness (always subject of some kind of knowledge)
Six ‘Dravya’sSix ‘Dravya’s
Jiva (Soul)
Pudgal(Matter)
Akash(Space)
Dharma(Medium of
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Adharma(Medium of
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Kal(Time)
Vishesh Gunas (Special Qualities / Attributes)
Dravya, Kshetra, Kal, Bhav
Knowledge
(Gyan)
Perception
(Darshan)
Conduct
(Charitra)
Bliss
(Sukha)
Touch
(Sparsha)
Test
(Rasa)
Smell
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Agility (Kriyavati Shakti)
All dravyas of this universe are eternal but continuously undergo countless changes.
Dravya (Substance) Guna (Qualities) Paryay (Transformation)
Permanent in naturePermanent in nature Transient in natureTransient in nature
Each Substance Has infinite Qualities Each undergoing change in status – each moment
Dhruva Utpada Vyaya
• Swabhav Paryay (of permanent/pure characteristics)
• Vibhav Paryay (of transient/impure characteristics)
Utpada – Vyaya - DhruvaUtpada – Vyaya - Dhruva
New Form Emerges
Old Form Ceases
Samsari (Impure)Samsari (Impure)
Siddhas (Pure)
Siddhas (Pure)
- Souls w/karmic bondage ‘co-exist’- Possess body (Pudgal)
- Audarik, Karman, Tejas body - Affected by ‘karmic dynamics’
- Cycle of birth & death - Limited ‘Special Qualities’ of soul.
- Liberated Souls- Infinite Knowledge (Keval Gnan)- Infinite / Pure Perception (Anant Darshan)- Infinite / Pure Conduct (Anant Charitra)- Infinite Bliss (Anant Sukha)- Infinite Energy (Anant Virya)
- Knowledge (Gyan)- Perception (Darshan)- Conduct (Charitra)- Bliss (Sukha)
- Agility (Kriyavati Shakti)
Special Qualities (Vishesh Guna) :Jiva Dravya - Jiva Dravya - SoulSoul
Vibhav Paryay Swabhav Paryay
Ajiva Dravya – MatterAjiva Dravya – Matter- Touch (Sparsha)- Test (Rasa)- Smell (Gandha)- Color (Varna)- Agility (Kriyavati Shakti)
Matter (Pudgal)Matter
(Pudgal)
Smallest Particle : Atom Smallest Particle : Atom (Parmänu)(Parmänu)
Clusters (Skandha)Clusters (Skandha)
- Ahar Vargana (Physical Body)
- Mano vargana (Mind)
- Bhasha vargana (Speech)
- Tejas Vargana (Tejas body)
- Karman Vargana (Karmic body)
- …..
Special Qualities (Vishesh Gunas) :
Samsari (Impure)Samsari (Impure)
- Souls w/karmic bondage ‘co-exist’- Limited ‘Special Qualities’ of soul.
- Knowledge (Gyan)- Perception (Darshan)- Conduct (Charitra)
Special Qualities (Vishesh Guna) :
Jiva Dravya Jiva Dravya (Soul)(Soul)
Knowledge (Gyan) is limited ..
Paroksha : acquired through max 5 senses (Mati) & Shrut Gyan.
‘Paryay’ drushti. ‘Jiva’ as ‘Dravya’ : Hard to conceptualize & experience .
Vibhav Paryay ConductKnowledge
Perception
- Knowledge (Gyan)
- Perception / Faith
(Darshan / Shraddha)
- Conduct (Charitra)
Jiva Dravya Jiva Dravya (Soul)(Soul)
ConductKnowledge
Perception
Qualities (Guna) :
- Mati Gyan : through senses.- Shrut Gyan : analytical, comprehended.
- False views (Thought process)- False believes (Mithyatwa)
- Kashayas (Krodh, Man, Maya Lobh)- Pramad (Laxity) etc
Mode (Vibhav Paryays)
Samsari (Impure)Samsari (Impure)
High in Purity..- Mati Gyan
- Shrut Gyan (Samyak)
- Right views - Right Faith (Samyak)
- Diluted Kashaya & Pramad
Paryay & Paryay & DravyaDravya
The knowledge, the knower and the known are the three elements of knowledge.
The Knower (Gnata) - The person who learnt The Known (Geya) - The matter about which the information is obtained and The knowledge (Gyan) - What knower acquires through process of knowing.
5 Senses & Mati Gyan
Shrut Gyan This knowledge is acquired through reading, listening and interpretation.
- Touch (Sparsha) - Skin / body 1- Test (Rasa) - Tung 2- Smell (Gandha) - Nose 3- Color (Varna) - Eyes 4- Sound (Dhvani) - Ears 5 sense Jivas
Non-One-Sidedness (ANEKANTAVAD)Non-One-Sidedness (ANEKANTAVAD)
EXISTENCE NON-EXISTENCE
INEXPRESSIBILITY
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The Seven Fold Predication of the Real
Paryay & Paryay & DravyaDravya
1. Gold ornaments (ring / bangle) & Gold
- Sellers perspective / buyers perspective
Paryay & Paryay & DravyaDravya
2. Water / Clouds / Snow / Steam
- What is constant … what is changing…?
Reality = Substance + Quality + Reality = Substance + Quality + ModesModes
Modes
Water
H O2
Always regains original properties in Pure form.
Paryay & Paryay & DravyaDravya
3. Oxygen in air …. helps fire.
And, in water …. ?
Is property of Oxygen changing ?
Always regains original properties in Pure form.
Paryay & Paryay & DravyaDravya4. Carbon forms : Diamond v/s Graphite
Hardest material.One of the softest
materials.
Ultimate abrasive. A very good lubricant.
An excellent insulator electrical.
A conductor of electricity.
Best thermal conductor
Used for thermal insulation.
Highly transparent. Opaque.
Always regains original properties in Pure form.
Jiva Dravya Jiva Dravya (Soul)(Soul)
Swabhav Paryays
Mithyatwa
RightConduct
RightKnowledge
RightPerception
1st step : Samyaktwa
Improve Shrut Gyan Understand & apply Anekantvad and Nayas. Know & Believe through Experience. Correct the Perception & believes.
Special Qualities (Vishesh Guna) :
Always regains original properties in Pure form.
- Infinite Knowledge (Keval Gnan)- Purest Perception (Anant Darshan)- Infinite / Pure Conduct (Anant Charitra)- Infinite Bliss (Anant Sukha)- Infinite Energy (Anant Virya)
Spiritual Growth = moving towards…
/ VibhavParyays
Michchhami Michchhami Dukkadam !Dukkadam !