Jaina Philosophy: Truths

The Jainas also refer to the previously mentioned categories as the basic or fundamental truths.

They are the building blocks of Jaina metaphysics.

• First truth is the sentient principle (jiva)
• Second truth is the insentient principle (ajiva) Karma is the key factor in understanding the sequence of the following other categories, 3 – 7 of TS 1,4:
• Third truth is the influx or inflow (asrava) of matter into the soul
  • Through the interaction between jīva and ajiva, which is said to have taken place since begi…

… (526 more words) …

Subscribe (by clicking here) to view full notes and track progress.

Nyaya Philosophy

• Gautama or Aksapada is the founder of Nyaya School. This philosophy is primarily concerned with the condition of correct thinking and means of acquiring true knowledge of reality.
• Ultimate end of Nyaya, like that of other systems of Indian Philosophy, is liberation.
• The highest goal is conceived by the Nyaya as a state of pure existence, which is free from both pleasure and pain.
• The main sources of this philosophy are:-
  • Nyaya-Sutra by Gautama.
  • Nyaya-Kusumanjal by Udyana.
  • Nyaya-Chintamani by Ganesha.
  • Nyaya…

… (447 more words, 28 figures) …

Subscribe (by clicking here) to view full notes and track progress.