Nyayavatara

SR No.: 006770
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Satyaranjan Banerjee
Publisher: Sanskrit Book Depot P Ltd
Publication Year: 1981
Total Pages: 78
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 3 MB

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The relationship of Logic with the Jaina Philosophy is shown below:
The Doctrines of Jainism (Philosophical and Practical)
Practical Ethics [Ethics, Asceticism, Monasticism, & Laity rules]
Philosophical [Metaphysics, Ontology & Psychology] A. Metaphysics : (Substance)
Navatattva (nine cardinal principles) [Jiva, ajiva, ásrava, bandha, punya, pāpa, sarvara, nirjară & mokşa]→
For Mokşa the necessary elements are
(a) tri-ratna (6) tri-gupti (c) pañca-samiti
to be comprehended by
LOGIC
B.
Philosoyhy : 1. Anekāntavāda 2. Syādvāda (Sapta-bhangi) 3. Jaina-naya (Sapta-naya) [naigama, saingraha, vyavahāra, rju-satra, Sabda, samabhirild ha & evambhūta]
C. Karmavāda :
application of the Krma theory to Ethics.
Let me discuss the above principles briefly.