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July 2007

Consultant Neurologist - Ahmedabad, INDIA
Director of Neurosciences – Sterling Hospital
Prof. and head, Department of Neurology - VSGH
I.P. Chairman, National Jain Doctors’ Federation, INDIA
International Coordinator, NJDF
New Jersey, USA
The contribution of Jain religion
• Lord Mahavir (omniscient tirthankar parmatma) out of compassion,
applied the Gyana for spiritual uplift and liberation of the soul. In
addition, this path also leads to physical well being, mental peace,
emotional control and total health of an individual undoubtedly.
• Also if practiced universally, Jain religion can bring universal peace,
ecological balance and welfare of the universe : Global Religion
• What he preached, has turned out to be permanent and absolute truth
– the super science. He was the great scientist earth has ever seen.
• His preachings and his vision were beyond Raga, Dwesha and Moha,
so there is no reason to disbelieve, all that he said - Aptapurush
Jain Philosophy
• One of the Oldest :
References are also in holy vedas. Tripitak has
acknowledged Chaturyama dharma and mentioned
about lord Mahavir
• Great personalities and genius people were existing
in India between 500 BC to 300 AD. We have lost
great opportunities, to change the history and future
of mankind.
Jain Philosophy
• A complete philosophy
• Complete knowledge
• Way of life & ethics
• Perfect way of liberation
• Ecology
• Classic karmic theory
• Anekant and Syadvada : principle of relativity and other viewpoints
• Compatible with principles of modern science
Physics, biology, psychology, physiology & medicine (Life Science)
mathematics, astronomy and chemistry

Indian - Foreign dignitaries have written wonderful words of praise
• Anushreni Gatihi
• Bhedad Anuhu
• Tadbhav – Avyayam Nityam
• Upayogo Laxanam
• Sagninah Samanska
Is it a text book of science or a religion ?
How old is it ?
I have taken help from experts.
And I need your help and input…
Purpose of my talk
Everybody wants EVIDENCE
Relevance and Context
The issue is how scientific our school is, and not of total scientific proof
“This talk is completely dedicated to reinstate our faith in our religion”

• To open vision

• Incentive for reading

• Thought process

• Need for Research

• Human welfare

• Animal welfare

• Uplift of soul

• Global peace

• Spread of Jain Thought

• Respect for whole Indian

(No wish to convert)

Culture
Science and Religion
1.

Two sides of the same coin

2.

Science looks outward and religion looks inward : but both are
searching…..

3.

Matter Vs. Soul : God

4.

Experiment Vs. Experience

5.

Languages are different, but there is no need for conflict. Both
are complimentary – Samanvaya

6.

Science without religion is blind, religion without science is
lame. If science is the motion, religion is the direction

7.

Look science with the eyes of religion and reversely

True religion should be free of fear, temptation and wrong methods
Methodology
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Science

Observations
Questions
Hypothesis (Thinking)
Experiments
Theory/quantifications
or Principles
• Prediction
• Prove/Disprove/modify
• THEORY: Applications
• More Q’s… pyramid builds
up ..unending pursuit….TOE

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Religion

Observations
Questions
Spiritual Practices
Meditation
Enlightenment
Principles
Path
Practice
Moksha/ Nirvan:
The goal is achieved
• I am proud of science : Limitation : Laboratory based : Iceberg
• Science – knowledge is still evolving e.g. plants
• It changes every time with change in evidence
• Our senses have limitations. Also dimension theory
• Several parallel worlds
• Religion has absolute truth : Shashwat : Faith bound
The Problems in understanding Texts
• Problem in decoding verses
• Words have changed meaning
• Translator’s or scriptwriter’s
errors, language, memory, time
• Missing of Texts.
• Poor understanding
by science.
• Knowledge-evidence basedis evolving.
e.g. Plant kingdom.
Sections
1. Basic Sciences
2. Science behind Jain tenets and practices
(Meditation .. etc)
3. Ahaarvigyan (Food Philosophy)
4. Medical Sciences (Life Sciences)
5. Allied Sciences
Lord Mahavir & Scientists
Basic Sciences
Tatwarthadhigam Sutra
The 1st ever written complete text book of science……
(also in samaysaar, niyamsaar and pravachansaar)

• Samyag Darshan Gyan Charitrani Mokshamargah:

- Purpose & essence of Tatwarthadhigam sutra is Moksha
through ratnatraya

- To achieve moksha, one must know the dravya,
tatva & the causation of karmabandh. Then
to understand the way of liberation. Hence,
we have to study physics, biology, astronomy,
types of knowledge,characteristics of soul,matter,
time and space, stages of evolution of soul.

• As if Science and Religion is one and inseparable
Tatvarthsutra
1st complete book of science of mankind
1.

Categories of Truth

2.

Nature of the soul

3.

The lower & middle regions (Astronomy)

4.

The Gods (Devas)

5.

Substances (Dravya)

6.

Inflow of Karma (Ashrava)

7.

The vows

8.

The Karmic Bondage

9.

Inhibiting & wearing off Karma (Samvar, Nirjara)

10. Liberation (Moksha)
Section I : Basic Sciences
PHYSICS
Atoms
Atomic Science
Tatwarth Sutra : P.P.Umaswatiji : 1st Century
Anavah skandhas cha - Matter has two varieties :
atoms & clusters.

5/25

Samghata-bhedebhya- - Clusters are produced by 5/26
utpadyante
fission, fusion or both.
Bhedad anuh

Atom

- Atom is the final product
of fission-disintegration.
- indivisible unit.

5/27
Atomic Science
• Bheda-samghatabhyam caksusah
5/28
The visibility of clusters is produced by the
combination of disintegration & reintegration.
• Utpada-vyaya-dhrauvyayuktam sat

-

5/29

Origin, cessation & persistence constitute existence.
• Tadbhavavyayam nityam
What remains as it is : eternal : Universal

-

5/30
Atomic Science

• Snigdha-ruksatvad bandhah – Atomic
integration is due to their positive &
negative charge ( tactile qualities of
viscosity

&

dryness )

5/32
Atomic Science

• Na jaghanyagunanam - There cannot be
integration of atoms (and clusters) that possess
the

minimum

one

degree

of

difference

(viscosity or dryness) 5/33
• Gunasamye sadrasanam - Atoms with similar
(same degree of) charges cannot integrate. 5/34
Subatomic Particles
• Description of subatomic particles is mind-boggling. 4
different types of qualities of atoms have been described
( Sheet-snigdha, Sheet-ruksha, Ushna-snigdha, Ushnaruksha)
• Two types of matter (a) with charge (b) without charge
(Photon, Graviton, Gluon)
• Dravya naya: Total Quantity of Atoms is Constant Paryaya
naya : Changeable
• Divisions & Subdivisions of Atoms are Plenty
Small & Big, Cause & Effect Atoms , Dravya & Bhava
Atoms, Atoms carrying Touch,Smell,Vision etc. Qualities.
Atomic Science

Here, formation of matter, concept of
universal matter, atomic fusion, integration &
disintegration

of

matter,constancy

&

transformability of objects - all high principles
of atomic science-physics are discussed. The
concepts of subatomic particles are even
mind boggling.
Aren’t you Surprised ?

KEWALGYANA
Applied Physics
• Ajivakaya dharmadharma kasa pudgalah : 5/1
Dravyani jivas cha : 5/2

kalaschetyeke : 5/38

• Media of dharma (motion) & adharma (inertiarest),

space,

matter

and

souls

are

Dravyas

(substances). Time is also a substance according
to some preachers.
Adharmastikaya
• All that we see in universe is
4% matter
1% dark matter
75% dark energy – is it Adharmastikaya
or is it supporting the inertia as against
Dharmastikaya which supports motion
Applied Physics
• Vartana parinamah kriya paratva - paratve cha
kalasya :
5/22
The functions of time are :
• Becoming ( Inspiring ), change, motion &
sequence.
Research area
• Time in physics : several, but not related (six)
Absolute time, astronomical time, change etc.
Applied Physics
• Sarira-van-manah-prana-panah pudgalanam : 5/19
* Matter functions as the material cause
of body, speech, mind & breath.
• Sukha-dukha-jivita-maranopagrahas cha : 5/20
* The production of pleasure, pain, life
& death is also due to matter (chemical properties).
Research area
Thought
• SPECT studies :
Mana, vachana,
kaya, Pudgala.
Psychology
Mati : Smruti : Sangya chintaabhinibodh ityanarthantaram
• Mati (knowledge about existing thing), memory, recall,
thinking process and conclusion is matigyana. And this is the
function of senses and mind.
• Thoughtfulness & perception, discrimination between good
& bad, useful & harmful are all functions of mind.
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Mind has two aspects :

1) Physical
2) Psychic mind

• Science does not know about Dravyamana & Bhavamana so
far. However, if we take mind as interface between the
consciousness and intellect, then we can explain.
• Intellectuals have both minds. Only
doesn’t help in the thought process.

psychic mind

• Sangninah samanaska : 2/25

• The higher developed the mind, the animal will
more intelligent.

be

(Devas,Narakas,Garbhaj (womb) human & Garbhaj
animals have higher mind.)
• Concept of psychotherapy and psychic treatment.
Biology
• Classification of living beings
• Ekendriya, Beyindriya …. Panchendriya
• Tras, sthaavar
• Concept of Pratyek and Sadharan
• Nigod
• Sammurchhim jiva
Plant Kingdom
They have leshya, kashaya, instincts and feelings (perceptions).
(1) Leshya

:

Colourful plants : Nilleshya
thorns, bad smells : Kapot
(2) Kashaya :
Carrots, potato : Lobha : accumulation
Coloured plants : Maya
Eating food can change our thought process
(3) Instincts
:
Ahaar, fear, accumulation
and reproduction.
(4) Samvedana (feelings)
:
Dr.Jagdishchandra Bose : Pain : Shame – Lajamani
:
Mr.T.N.Singh : Effect of music on plants
:
Dr.Bexter : Trees keep watch even on spiders
Applied Biology
• Upayogo lakshanam : 2/8
▪ Sentinence is the defining characteristic of

the soul. Constant awareness,
consciousness & application of knowledge is upayoga.

Dravyasangraha

▪

The one that survives, applies knowledge, does not disintegrate (does not
die), is Karta and is equal to the proportion of body is called Jeeva.

• Parasparopagraho

Jivanam : 5/21

The function of the soul is to render services –
usefulness - to one another.
Each soul is entangled with all the rest in the
universe. We are influenced by the rest (Non-violence).
MACH’s Principle
• The inertial mass of a particle is a result of the
“interaction” of mass of other bodies in the rest of
the universe
Extending it to life
• Life: Life of even the smallest being is a result of
“interaction” of life in the rest of the universe.
“No one can survive by himself” That is if I destroy all
life for this earth, I will automatically cease to exist.
So when I destroy any life, I also destroy a part of
myself.
This immediately leads to the principle of non-violence
We are all entangled

• Entanglement: EPR paradox
Whatever happened to one particle would thus
immediately affect the other particle, wherever in the
universe it may be.
Einstein called this "Spooky action at a distance."
Dharma
Dharma has many meanings
• True nature
• The Path
• Is there an absolute Dharma (Path) which the
nature has shown us
The answer is yes
Live and Let Live
Non Violence
Anushreni Gatihi : 2/27 Avigraha Jivasya : 2/28
The movement of souls (as well as matter) is in
straight line (unless there is an external force.)
The liberated soul moves straight.
• Classification of substance (Dravya).
Classification of matter.
Classification of Jiva (Soul).
• Unit of space (pradesh), unit of time (samaya)
and unit of matter (anu) : are unique to Jainism.
Astronomy
• Description of Earth : Bharat & Airawat.
• Other lokas : Interpretation problems.
• Life in earth,water,fire,air & plant : Mobile & immobile
(Jagdishchandra).
• Recent notes : air is having living beings & life.
• The eternal truth of Tripadi.
• Matter (and objects) have always dual virtue :
eternity (dravya) & nonversatility (paryaya) both
at the same time.
Quantum physics and anekantvada
• Matter has its own space.Space contains matter.
If matter is zero, then space is zero.
• Karmavada is the heart of Jain darshan
&
• Anekant-Syadvada is the brain of Jain darshan.

• Karmavada has some relevance with genetic coding
also. Also it explains principle of causality of physics.
Karmic bonds are atomic, is a unique theory.
Research area
Mathematics
Science cannot progress without maths. Maths is above all
sciences, as there is no provision for conflict or ambiguity.
• Mahaviracharya 9th Century
• Ganitsaar sangraha : 9 chapters
• Algebra, Geometry and Arithmatics
Square root, Cube root, Time, Interest, Fractions
• Joytishpatal : Not available at present
• Swayambhuv, Adinath, Devnandi, etc.
• Fractions in Jain Literature : Suryapragnapti
• Fractions in Tatvartha sutra (Ch.III – Bhashya)
Domains of Science and
Jain Scriptures
1. Subjects common to science and Jain scriptures:
Astronomy: Surya Pragyapti, Chandra Pragyapti, Geography (3 rd chapter of
Tattavartha Sutra: primitive,
Nature of physical Universe (T.S.Chapter 5:
jiva/Ajiva, Energy, forces etc) can be tested.
2. Subjects exclusive to Jain Darshan
Atma, Karma, Moksha etc have not (yet) come under purview of science
2. Operative Principles: some may be common to spiritual and physical domains
Jainism
Non-violence, Anekantavad, Saptabhangi, Dharma, Karma theory
Krambaddha-Paryay
Physics
Quantum mechanics, Causality, Entanglement, Determinism,
Mach’s Principle, Evolution
Biology……
plant life, invisible forms
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion
1) Reality

:

Physical realities - can be taken to laboratory,
as Science is evidence based.

1. Matter and Energy
2. Energy Fields (Action at a distance)
3. - Electricity, Magnetism and Light (EM Force)
- Strong nuclear force
- Weak Nuclear force (EM, weak force)
- Gravitation force
4. Space and Time
• Jain darshan dwells on realities.
1) Six Substances ( matter, time, space, motion / energy, inertia & jiva)
2) Nine elements.
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion
2) Pudgal : Purayati va Galayati va.

- Matter changes forms, disintegrates & reintegrates.
- But, the total mass remains constant.
• Tadbhavavyayam nityam
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5/30

What remains as it is : eternal : Universal
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion

3) Motion & Inertia : Dharmastikaya &
Adharmastikaya.
• They help motion or static property of Jiva &
pudgala, just by their nature. That is their

function.
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion
4) Quantum theory of Max Planck :
• Energy is radiated in quanta.
• Disintegration and reintegration is
the nature of matter.
• Thus objects can disintegrate but
can reintegrate elsewhere.

Max Planck
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion

yadvad – Relativity

Anekantvad - multifacedness

• Jain syadvad is a conceptual thinking. It applies not only to
matter which is visible, but everywhere. It is so perfectly
designed-it can never be challenged. It accounts the other
view points and different references.
- Vyavhar satya
- Nischaya satya.
• It also explains the relativity principle of matter, but is more
philosophical. If understood & applied, worldly quarrels will
stop forever.
Laws of Physics
• Laws governing Macro world and micro-world are different: Classical
(Whole= sum of the parts)
Quantum (dual behavior of electron or photon)
• Some states in quantum world are indescribable
What is called avyakta. Seven such states are possible: May be yes, May
be No, May be both, may be indescribable, may be yes and
indescribable, May be No and indescribable, May be both and
indescribable (Saptabhangi)
• As we go to the world of finer and finer (sukshma--------) particles, new
properties (or attributes) come into play ( In science they are termed as
quantum numbers or states) and all do not exist at once. Many of them
could be contradictory properties. This is the basic nature of certain things
(multifacedness = Anekantavad) .
Thus I have argued that anekantavad is a physical reality
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion
6) Telepathy + : ManahparyavGyan / ShrutGyan
7) Television, Radio, Telefax : AvadhiGyan
(space & time)
8) Teleporting & Recent experiments : Aharak sharir.
Common principles of science
as embodied in Religion
9) Properties of sound : Anuyogadwara Sutra

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Music & its effect on body : Malkauns
Music (sound) can affect health, mental
peace, temperament and fate.

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Chanting mantra (Alignment & Sound)

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Science of yantra (shape & form with
momentum) 12th Drastiwad : 14 purva
Various modes of music
mentioned in Ajitshanti
stotra are useful as
remedies.
Malkauns & Deshana

10/22/13

Anuyogadwara Sutra, Samveda
and Gandharvaveda
Mr. Emoto decided to see what effects music had upon the
structure of water. He placed distilled water between two
speakers for several hours while playing music and then
photographed the crystals that formed after the water was frozen.
The results of the effects of these two very different types of music
speak for themselves.

 

                                         

This is the effect of
Bach’s “Air for the G String”

 

                                              

This is the effect of Heavy
Metal Music
A Yantra is a graphic
representation of the sound of
Mantra
Effect of sound - chanting
Mr. Emoto decided to see how thoughts and words affected the
formation of untreated, distilled water crystals by typing words onto
paper and then taping them on glass bottles overnight.

                                         
                                                      

These are effects of the words
“Love and Appreciation”

These are the effects of “You
make me sick. I will kill you!”
Physiology in Jain Scriptures
• Various types of bone-joints which are
called SAMGHAYANs, number of ribs,
position and weight of various parts
representing Anatomy of Human body
are discussed.
• There are also some references about
embryology in Tandulveyaliya payanna.
• Reproductive systems and the abilities of
men and women are also described in
literature.
Science behind
Jain tenets and practices
• Samayik

:-

Samatvabhava - karmanirjara - way to liberation
Samata towards living beings : No raga – dwesha
Samata towards objects

• Pratikraman
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: No moha – shoka

Samatva followed by meditation & Kayotsagra
with six requisites (Shad Avashyak)

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Creates blissful state.

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Presence of Gurudeva – so you are
stress free, guilt free, disease free.
This is followed by prayaschita and sadhana

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Prayaschitta takes care of past tense

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Vishuddhi takes care of present tense

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Vishalya takes care of future tense
• The Tapas (Penance) :
Bahya :
• Anashan,
• Unodari,

Abhyantar :
• Prayaschita,
• Vinaya,

• Vrutisankshep,

• Veyavacha,

• Rastyaga,

• Swadhyaya,

• Kayaklesha,

• Kayotsarga,

• Samlinata.

• Meditation.
MEDITATION, ITS TECHNIQUES
AND ITS SCIENCE
Meditation

Jaindhyana
• Dharmadhyana & shukladhyana…
excellent remedy for all types of health.
• Jain religion is Bhavadharma,so meditation is of
utmost importance.
• Several types of meditations.
• Samayik & kayotsarga are super meditations.
• Kayotsarga takes care of asana and pratyahaar.
• Preksha,
atmadhyana.

vipashyana,

granthibheda

and
What is meditation ?
• Exercise of mind to keep it healthy
and clean, as we do for body.
• A state of altered consciousness.
• Fourth stage of consciousness.
• Spiritual ecstasy with neurological
manifestation.
• Not really a Hallucination
Spirituality
Meditation

RELIGION

Philosophy
Devotion
Karmayoga
Charity
Character
Morality
Rituals
Meditation techniques
• Focus on Breathing
• Focus on an object
• Focus on a sound
• Focus on a thought
• Focus on sensual object
• Focus on sensory perception
• Imagery
• Soul meditation
Meditation-Techniques
• Vipashyana : To see –To observe ( Buddha)
- Breathing
- Thoughts
- Body and perception of sensations
• Prekshadhyana : To see –To observe( Jain)
- Breathing (Shwas-Preksha)
- Thoughts (Vichar-Preksha)
- Body (Sharir-Preksha)
- Mind (Anupreksha)
- Leshyadhyana etc
Effect of meditating music
BETA: Alert/Working
14-20 waves per second
ALPHA: Relaxed/Reflecting 813 waves per second
THETA: Drowsy/Meditating 4-7
waves per second
DELTA: Sleep/Dreaming
3-4 waves per second
DELTA: Deep & Dreamless
Sleep .5-2 waves per sec
SPECT Images at Baseline and
During Meditation
Prefrontal Cortex

Baseline

Prefrontal Cortex

Meditation
SPECT Images at Baseline and
During Meditation
Baseline

Meditation

Superior
Parietal Lobe

Superior
Parietal Lobe
Summary of SPECT findings
• Increase rCBF in frontal area and shut down of
OAA in parietal area is the key finding.
• This is not hallucination.
• All Meditators have same findings.
Ahaarvigyan
Section III : Ahaarvigyan
Purity of Food is necessary for Purity of Soul
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The philosophy of food : Quantitative & Qualitative
(satva,Rajas,Tamas)

•

Modern science has confined at determining the caloric
values and its classification into vitamins, proteins and
carbohydrate content.

•

The jain school of thought has gone deep into subtler
properties of various types of food items and deal with its
psychic as well as physical effects.
Types of Ahaar
• Prakshepahar
• Ojahar
• Lomahar

habits

& mixing

(c) Boiling & filtering water
(d) Life of Different food items : Flour (3,5,7)

Vigai is a Rajsik food, while Mahavigai
is a Tamsik food so every one should
abstain form Mahavigai. Science of
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Long before existence of microscopic life was shown
and plants were considered to be living by modern
science, these facts were well established in jain
philosophy and formed the foundations of complex
practice as a corollary of nonviolence, which is the
basic tenet of Jainism.

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That is why there is severe restriction on Ratribhojan
and drinking water without boiling. Also to avoid
Kandmul like potato and similar anantkaya plants.
Ratribhojan – Terrible sin
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Physiologically at night :

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Absence of sun light : Excess of organisms.

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Sunlight can kill them and control pollution.

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Rule of 48 minutes (for sheet yoni microscopic jiva).

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Best digestion is at the middle of the day.

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Ayurveda preaches this for positive health purposes.

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Allopathy for metabolic purposes.

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Rajnishji for celebacy

Slow metabolism,
Decreased activity
Indigestion.
Austerities
To use very limited items and with caution, is a practice of non
violence. Collectiveness and overutilization is violence
• Biyasana : Disciplined eating habits. No junk. Boiled water. No
food & water after sunset.
• Ekasana : Rest to body so next day stronger. Avoid abhakshya,
anatkaya & apathya food, so no perversions. Only eat
moderate amount and satvik food.
• Ayambil : Dry : Avoid vigai. So control of pitta & cough. No
spices. Control over tongue, therefore all other senses. Auli to be
done twice a year at Sandhikaal.
• Fast : 36 hours (a) Tivihaar (b) Chauvihar.
Tithivigyan
• Tithivigyan : uplift of individual soul and welfare of all living
beings are central themes of jain religion.
• Avoid lilotaries on twelve tithis, auli days and paryushana.
• According to lord mahavir, the fate of next birth is created as
per the deeds done during these days. So do more religious
activities and avoid sachitta.
• Scientifically it helps in balancing PH & water element during
these days (as per lunar cycles).
Vigai - Mahavigai
• Vigai : Perversion.
• Mahavigai : Worst perversion.
• The food objects which change the natural tendencies of
body, mind and soul and pervert them are vigai.
• Vigai : 6 : Milk, curd, ghee, oil, jaggary – sugar, fried items
& sweet objects.
• Mahavigai : 4 : Butter, honey, eggs-meat-fish, alcohol
Non-veg : Saprophytes
Alcohol : Pramad, Chitnash etc 16 doshas.
Honey : To obtain it we have to kill many bees.
Medical Sciences
(Life Sciences)
Section IV

:

MEDICAL SCIENCES
(LIFE SCIENCES)

TOTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
Positive health gaining
and
prevention & treatment
of
major diseases
by
JAIN RELIGION
• References of life sciences : how to live, how to
avoid diseases and how to cure diseases and
create positive health and long life; are available
in jain agams.
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Uttaradhyana
Brihadvritipatra
Vipak sutra
Acharang
Sukhbodh patra
Audh Niryukti
Sthanang sutra

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Therapeutics
Rasayan vidya
Doctor and therapy
Disease description
Disease description
Therapy
Causation of disease
Ref : Acharaya Rajkumar Jain
Prevention of heart disease, stroke, cancer &
lifestyle diseases and creating positive health
Purification of mind – Purification of Body
• Rituals and six avashyak (Samayik & Pratikraman)
• Padayatra : Exercise
• Austerities
• Penance : Tapas
• Ahaarvigyan : Ayambil etc. Boiled water
• Avoiding ratribhojan (Research)
• Vigai : Milk, curd, ghee, oil, jeggary, fried objects, sweets.
Mahavigai : Butter, honey, eggs-meat-non veg., alcohol.
• Tithivigyan : Religious, scientific, healthy way (ayurveda)
• Attitude, positive thoughts : Avoid four Kashaya
• Meditation and kayostarga
• Namaskar Mantra chanting
Prevention of coronary disease
• Padyatra

: Exercise

• Food habits

: Satvik food. Avoid vigai.

• Austerities & Tapas

: Weight reduction &

• Attitudes

: Mental and emotional peace.

healthy body-mind

• Samayik, pratikraman
• Meditation
Preventing & treating
other diseases
• Prevention & treatment of :•
•
•
•

GI diseases
Mental illness
Neurological illness
Cancer

• Positive health & long life
• We at National Jain Doctors’ Federation, did 4 major conferences
and discussed the subjects and I, as the chairman of NJDF India,
appeal to you to do extensive research as you have better
facilities.
• The other project, we have launched is SHRAMAN - AROGYAM
For stress relief philosophical
concept of Jainism, food types,
austerity, penance and meditation
are useful for all men and women

Meditation is one of the Abhyantar
penance through which one could
be relieved from stress, the miseries
and karmic bondage.
Secularism
1. Navkar Mantra
2. Bhavbijankur Janana ….
Sutra
•
•
•
•

Navkar mantra.
Annath
Vanditu
Tijaypahutta….
• We should know their meanings, then only
we can add Bhava. Literal chanting does
help, but with knowledge it becomes 100
times more powerful.
16 Bhavanas

• 12 Bhavanas will relieve all ragas, dweshas and
will be important for liberation of soul.

• 4

Bhavanas

interpersonal

are

important

relationship

guidelines

which

will

mental peace and stop worldly quarrels.

for

create
Allied Sciences
Allied Sciences
• Ecology
• Economy

( Ahimsa,Aparigriha,Maitri )

•
•
•
•

(Loka)

Cosmology
Astrology
Metallergy
Chemistry

( Lord Adinath : Asi, Masi,
Krushi,Vidya,Vanijya & Shilpa )

With evolution of Science, some religious beliefs have been
disreputed however Jainism is rising due to its strong scientific
basis
The subjects requiring further research.
• Disease prevention by jain attitude and life style
• Three types of Ahaar : (Siddhasen Diwakarji)
1) Ojahar

2) Lomahar

3) Prakshepahar.
(Kawal, Drugs, Intravenous ) etc.

• Karmic theory and Genome project.
• The concept of autonomous human birth and the cloning
of same kind of organisms.
Aura is directly
related with
Leshyas.

Krishna,
Neela
and
Kapota
leshyas
are harmful
to health,
while
Tejo,
padma and
Shukla
leshyas
are useful
for health.

Colors of
Leshyas
mention
the
colors of
Aura

Leshyas
and colors
of Aura
denote the
health of
man and
woman
References & Suggested
Readings
1.

Tatvarthsutra - P.Shri Umaswatiji
Samaysaar - P.Shri.Kundkundacharya

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bhagavatisutra.
Sutrakrutang.
Acharang sutra : for psychology.
Anuyogdwar sutra : for music etc.
Dashvikalik sutra.
References & Suggested
Readings
7.

Other Agams & Sutra.

8.

Guideline of Jainism : Bhadrabahuvijay

9.

Vigyan & Adhyatma :
-Pujya Amrendravijayji.

10.

Cosmology old & new
-Prof.Jain

11.

Scientific secrets of Jainism
- P.Shri Nandigoshvijayji.

12.

Science and spirituality – P.Shri Chandrashekar Vijayji

13.

Dravya Sangraha
References & Suggested
Readings
13.

Articles by several Experts and Scientists
1.

Dr.Narendra Bhandari (ISRO, Ahmedabad)

2.

Dr.Anilkumar Jain (Ahmedabad)

3.

Dr.Ashokkumar Jain (Gwalior)

4.

Acharya Shri Kanaknandiji maharaj

5.

Dr.L.C.Jain (Jabalpur)

6.

Dr.Parasmal Agarwal (Udaipur)

7.

Dr.Prakashchandra Jain (Sagar)

8.

Dr.Rajmal Jain (Ahmedabad)

9.

Dr.R.C.Jain (Ujjain)

10. Dr.P.C.Jain (Sagar)
11. Dr.Jitubhai Shah (Ahmedabad)
My message
• Samyaka Darshan – Absolute faith in Jinwani
• Daily Swadhyaya - Reading scriptures
• Religion requires to be presented in the context
of science
• Do research
• Spread the knowledge and Darshan for global
welfare, as science needs direction
Michhami Dukkadam
JAI JINENDRA

Dr. Sudhir V. Shah
Consultant Neurophysician
206-8, Sangini Complex, Near Parimal
Crossing, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-6
Phone : (C) 079-26467052 (R) 079-2661742
Mobile: 9825009521
Email: sudhirshah@hotmail.com

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Jainism a super science - by dr. sudhir v. shah

  • 1. • • • • • July 2007 Consultant Neurologist - Ahmedabad, INDIA Director of Neurosciences – Sterling Hospital Prof. and head, Department of Neurology - VSGH I.P. Chairman, National Jain Doctors’ Federation, INDIA International Coordinator, NJDF New Jersey, USA
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  • 3. The contribution of Jain religion • Lord Mahavir (omniscient tirthankar parmatma) out of compassion, applied the Gyana for spiritual uplift and liberation of the soul. In addition, this path also leads to physical well being, mental peace, emotional control and total health of an individual undoubtedly. • Also if practiced universally, Jain religion can bring universal peace, ecological balance and welfare of the universe : Global Religion • What he preached, has turned out to be permanent and absolute truth – the super science. He was the great scientist earth has ever seen. • His preachings and his vision were beyond Raga, Dwesha and Moha, so there is no reason to disbelieve, all that he said - Aptapurush
  • 4. Jain Philosophy • One of the Oldest : References are also in holy vedas. Tripitak has acknowledged Chaturyama dharma and mentioned about lord Mahavir • Great personalities and genius people were existing in India between 500 BC to 300 AD. We have lost great opportunities, to change the history and future of mankind.
  • 5. Jain Philosophy • A complete philosophy • Complete knowledge • Way of life & ethics • Perfect way of liberation • Ecology • Classic karmic theory • Anekant and Syadvada : principle of relativity and other viewpoints • Compatible with principles of modern science Physics, biology, psychology, physiology & medicine (Life Science) mathematics, astronomy and chemistry Indian - Foreign dignitaries have written wonderful words of praise
  • 6. • Anushreni Gatihi • Bhedad Anuhu • Tadbhav – Avyayam Nityam • Upayogo Laxanam • Sagninah Samanska Is it a text book of science or a religion ? How old is it ?
  • 7. I have taken help from experts. And I need your help and input…
  • 8. Purpose of my talk Everybody wants EVIDENCE Relevance and Context The issue is how scientific our school is, and not of total scientific proof “This talk is completely dedicated to reinstate our faith in our religion” • To open vision • Incentive for reading • Thought process • Need for Research • Human welfare • Animal welfare • Uplift of soul • Global peace • Spread of Jain Thought • Respect for whole Indian (No wish to convert) Culture
  • 9. Science and Religion 1. Two sides of the same coin 2. Science looks outward and religion looks inward : but both are searching….. 3. Matter Vs. Soul : God 4. Experiment Vs. Experience 5. Languages are different, but there is no need for conflict. Both are complimentary – Samanvaya 6. Science without religion is blind, religion without science is lame. If science is the motion, religion is the direction 7. Look science with the eyes of religion and reversely True religion should be free of fear, temptation and wrong methods
  • 10. Methodology • • • • • Science Observations Questions Hypothesis (Thinking) Experiments Theory/quantifications or Principles • Prediction • Prove/Disprove/modify • THEORY: Applications • More Q’s… pyramid builds up ..unending pursuit….TOE • • • • • • • • • Religion Observations Questions Spiritual Practices Meditation Enlightenment Principles Path Practice Moksha/ Nirvan: The goal is achieved
  • 11. • I am proud of science : Limitation : Laboratory based : Iceberg • Science – knowledge is still evolving e.g. plants • It changes every time with change in evidence • Our senses have limitations. Also dimension theory • Several parallel worlds • Religion has absolute truth : Shashwat : Faith bound The Problems in understanding Texts • Problem in decoding verses • Words have changed meaning • Translator’s or scriptwriter’s errors, language, memory, time • Missing of Texts. • Poor understanding by science. • Knowledge-evidence basedis evolving. e.g. Plant kingdom.
  • 12. Sections 1. Basic Sciences 2. Science behind Jain tenets and practices (Meditation .. etc) 3. Ahaarvigyan (Food Philosophy) 4. Medical Sciences (Life Sciences) 5. Allied Sciences
  • 13. Lord Mahavir & Scientists
  • 15. Tatwarthadhigam Sutra The 1st ever written complete text book of science…… (also in samaysaar, niyamsaar and pravachansaar) • Samyag Darshan Gyan Charitrani Mokshamargah: - Purpose & essence of Tatwarthadhigam sutra is Moksha through ratnatraya - To achieve moksha, one must know the dravya, tatva & the causation of karmabandh. Then to understand the way of liberation. Hence, we have to study physics, biology, astronomy, types of knowledge,characteristics of soul,matter, time and space, stages of evolution of soul. • As if Science and Religion is one and inseparable
  • 16. Tatvarthsutra 1st complete book of science of mankind 1. Categories of Truth 2. Nature of the soul 3. The lower & middle regions (Astronomy) 4. The Gods (Devas) 5. Substances (Dravya) 6. Inflow of Karma (Ashrava) 7. The vows 8. The Karmic Bondage 9. Inhibiting & wearing off Karma (Samvar, Nirjara) 10. Liberation (Moksha)
  • 17. Section I : Basic Sciences PHYSICS Atoms
  • 18. Atomic Science Tatwarth Sutra : P.P.Umaswatiji : 1st Century Anavah skandhas cha - Matter has two varieties : atoms & clusters. 5/25 Samghata-bhedebhya- - Clusters are produced by 5/26 utpadyante fission, fusion or both. Bhedad anuh Atom - Atom is the final product of fission-disintegration. - indivisible unit. 5/27
  • 19. Atomic Science • Bheda-samghatabhyam caksusah 5/28 The visibility of clusters is produced by the combination of disintegration & reintegration. • Utpada-vyaya-dhrauvyayuktam sat - 5/29 Origin, cessation & persistence constitute existence. • Tadbhavavyayam nityam What remains as it is : eternal : Universal - 5/30
  • 20. Atomic Science • Snigdha-ruksatvad bandhah – Atomic integration is due to their positive & negative charge ( tactile qualities of viscosity & dryness ) 5/32
  • 21. Atomic Science • Na jaghanyagunanam - There cannot be integration of atoms (and clusters) that possess the minimum one degree of difference (viscosity or dryness) 5/33 • Gunasamye sadrasanam - Atoms with similar (same degree of) charges cannot integrate. 5/34
  • 22. Subatomic Particles • Description of subatomic particles is mind-boggling. 4 different types of qualities of atoms have been described ( Sheet-snigdha, Sheet-ruksha, Ushna-snigdha, Ushnaruksha) • Two types of matter (a) with charge (b) without charge (Photon, Graviton, Gluon) • Dravya naya: Total Quantity of Atoms is Constant Paryaya naya : Changeable • Divisions & Subdivisions of Atoms are Plenty Small & Big, Cause & Effect Atoms , Dravya & Bhava Atoms, Atoms carrying Touch,Smell,Vision etc. Qualities.
  • 23. Atomic Science Here, formation of matter, concept of universal matter, atomic fusion, integration & disintegration of matter,constancy & transformability of objects - all high principles of atomic science-physics are discussed. The concepts of subatomic particles are even mind boggling. Aren’t you Surprised ? KEWALGYANA
  • 24. Applied Physics • Ajivakaya dharmadharma kasa pudgalah : 5/1 Dravyani jivas cha : 5/2 kalaschetyeke : 5/38 • Media of dharma (motion) & adharma (inertiarest), space, matter and souls are Dravyas (substances). Time is also a substance according to some preachers.
  • 25. Adharmastikaya • All that we see in universe is 4% matter 1% dark matter 75% dark energy – is it Adharmastikaya or is it supporting the inertia as against Dharmastikaya which supports motion
  • 26. Applied Physics • Vartana parinamah kriya paratva - paratve cha kalasya : 5/22 The functions of time are : • Becoming ( Inspiring ), change, motion & sequence. Research area • Time in physics : several, but not related (six) Absolute time, astronomical time, change etc.
  • 27. Applied Physics • Sarira-van-manah-prana-panah pudgalanam : 5/19 * Matter functions as the material cause of body, speech, mind & breath. • Sukha-dukha-jivita-maranopagrahas cha : 5/20 * The production of pleasure, pain, life & death is also due to matter (chemical properties). Research area
  • 28. Thought • SPECT studies : Mana, vachana, kaya, Pudgala.
  • 29. Psychology Mati : Smruti : Sangya chintaabhinibodh ityanarthantaram • Mati (knowledge about existing thing), memory, recall, thinking process and conclusion is matigyana. And this is the function of senses and mind. • Thoughtfulness & perception, discrimination between good & bad, useful & harmful are all functions of mind. • Mind has two aspects : 1) Physical 2) Psychic mind • Science does not know about Dravyamana & Bhavamana so far. However, if we take mind as interface between the consciousness and intellect, then we can explain.
  • 30. • Intellectuals have both minds. Only doesn’t help in the thought process. psychic mind • Sangninah samanaska : 2/25 • The higher developed the mind, the animal will more intelligent. be (Devas,Narakas,Garbhaj (womb) human & Garbhaj animals have higher mind.) • Concept of psychotherapy and psychic treatment.
  • 31. Biology • Classification of living beings • Ekendriya, Beyindriya …. Panchendriya • Tras, sthaavar • Concept of Pratyek and Sadharan • Nigod • Sammurchhim jiva
  • 32. Plant Kingdom They have leshya, kashaya, instincts and feelings (perceptions). (1) Leshya : Colourful plants : Nilleshya thorns, bad smells : Kapot (2) Kashaya : Carrots, potato : Lobha : accumulation Coloured plants : Maya Eating food can change our thought process (3) Instincts : Ahaar, fear, accumulation and reproduction. (4) Samvedana (feelings) : Dr.Jagdishchandra Bose : Pain : Shame – Lajamani : Mr.T.N.Singh : Effect of music on plants : Dr.Bexter : Trees keep watch even on spiders
  • 33. Applied Biology • Upayogo lakshanam : 2/8 ▪ Sentinence is the defining characteristic of the soul. Constant awareness, consciousness & application of knowledge is upayoga. Dravyasangraha ▪ The one that survives, applies knowledge, does not disintegrate (does not die), is Karta and is equal to the proportion of body is called Jeeva. • Parasparopagraho Jivanam : 5/21 The function of the soul is to render services – usefulness - to one another. Each soul is entangled with all the rest in the universe. We are influenced by the rest (Non-violence).
  • 34. MACH’s Principle • The inertial mass of a particle is a result of the “interaction” of mass of other bodies in the rest of the universe Extending it to life • Life: Life of even the smallest being is a result of “interaction” of life in the rest of the universe. “No one can survive by himself” That is if I destroy all life for this earth, I will automatically cease to exist. So when I destroy any life, I also destroy a part of myself. This immediately leads to the principle of non-violence
  • 35. We are all entangled • Entanglement: EPR paradox Whatever happened to one particle would thus immediately affect the other particle, wherever in the universe it may be. Einstein called this "Spooky action at a distance."
  • 36. Dharma Dharma has many meanings • True nature • The Path • Is there an absolute Dharma (Path) which the nature has shown us The answer is yes Live and Let Live Non Violence
  • 37. Anushreni Gatihi : 2/27 Avigraha Jivasya : 2/28 The movement of souls (as well as matter) is in straight line (unless there is an external force.) The liberated soul moves straight.
  • 38. • Classification of substance (Dravya). Classification of matter. Classification of Jiva (Soul). • Unit of space (pradesh), unit of time (samaya) and unit of matter (anu) : are unique to Jainism.
  • 39. Astronomy • Description of Earth : Bharat & Airawat. • Other lokas : Interpretation problems. • Life in earth,water,fire,air & plant : Mobile & immobile (Jagdishchandra). • Recent notes : air is having living beings & life.
  • 40. • The eternal truth of Tripadi. • Matter (and objects) have always dual virtue : eternity (dravya) & nonversatility (paryaya) both at the same time. Quantum physics and anekantvada • Matter has its own space.Space contains matter. If matter is zero, then space is zero.
  • 41. • Karmavada is the heart of Jain darshan & • Anekant-Syadvada is the brain of Jain darshan. • Karmavada has some relevance with genetic coding also. Also it explains principle of causality of physics. Karmic bonds are atomic, is a unique theory. Research area
  • 42. Mathematics Science cannot progress without maths. Maths is above all sciences, as there is no provision for conflict or ambiguity. • Mahaviracharya 9th Century • Ganitsaar sangraha : 9 chapters • Algebra, Geometry and Arithmatics Square root, Cube root, Time, Interest, Fractions • Joytishpatal : Not available at present • Swayambhuv, Adinath, Devnandi, etc. • Fractions in Jain Literature : Suryapragnapti • Fractions in Tatvartha sutra (Ch.III – Bhashya)
  • 43. Domains of Science and Jain Scriptures 1. Subjects common to science and Jain scriptures: Astronomy: Surya Pragyapti, Chandra Pragyapti, Geography (3 rd chapter of Tattavartha Sutra: primitive, Nature of physical Universe (T.S.Chapter 5: jiva/Ajiva, Energy, forces etc) can be tested. 2. Subjects exclusive to Jain Darshan Atma, Karma, Moksha etc have not (yet) come under purview of science 2. Operative Principles: some may be common to spiritual and physical domains Jainism Non-violence, Anekantavad, Saptabhangi, Dharma, Karma theory Krambaddha-Paryay Physics Quantum mechanics, Causality, Entanglement, Determinism, Mach’s Principle, Evolution Biology…… plant life, invisible forms
  • 44. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion 1) Reality : Physical realities - can be taken to laboratory, as Science is evidence based. 1. Matter and Energy 2. Energy Fields (Action at a distance) 3. - Electricity, Magnetism and Light (EM Force) - Strong nuclear force - Weak Nuclear force (EM, weak force) - Gravitation force 4. Space and Time • Jain darshan dwells on realities. 1) Six Substances ( matter, time, space, motion / energy, inertia & jiva) 2) Nine elements.
  • 45. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion 2) Pudgal : Purayati va Galayati va. - Matter changes forms, disintegrates & reintegrates. - But, the total mass remains constant. • Tadbhavavyayam nityam - - 5/30 What remains as it is : eternal : Universal
  • 46. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion 3) Motion & Inertia : Dharmastikaya & Adharmastikaya. • They help motion or static property of Jiva & pudgala, just by their nature. That is their function.
  • 47. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion 4) Quantum theory of Max Planck : • Energy is radiated in quanta. • Disintegration and reintegration is the nature of matter. • Thus objects can disintegrate but can reintegrate elsewhere. Max Planck
  • 48. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion yadvad – Relativity Anekantvad - multifacedness • Jain syadvad is a conceptual thinking. It applies not only to matter which is visible, but everywhere. It is so perfectly designed-it can never be challenged. It accounts the other view points and different references. - Vyavhar satya - Nischaya satya. • It also explains the relativity principle of matter, but is more philosophical. If understood & applied, worldly quarrels will stop forever.
  • 49. Laws of Physics • Laws governing Macro world and micro-world are different: Classical (Whole= sum of the parts) Quantum (dual behavior of electron or photon) • Some states in quantum world are indescribable What is called avyakta. Seven such states are possible: May be yes, May be No, May be both, may be indescribable, may be yes and indescribable, May be No and indescribable, May be both and indescribable (Saptabhangi) • As we go to the world of finer and finer (sukshma--------) particles, new properties (or attributes) come into play ( In science they are termed as quantum numbers or states) and all do not exist at once. Many of them could be contradictory properties. This is the basic nature of certain things (multifacedness = Anekantavad) . Thus I have argued that anekantavad is a physical reality
  • 50. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion 6) Telepathy + : ManahparyavGyan / ShrutGyan 7) Television, Radio, Telefax : AvadhiGyan (space & time) 8) Teleporting & Recent experiments : Aharak sharir.
  • 51. Common principles of science as embodied in Religion 9) Properties of sound : Anuyogadwara Sutra • Music & its effect on body : Malkauns Music (sound) can affect health, mental peace, temperament and fate. • Chanting mantra (Alignment & Sound) • Science of yantra (shape & form with momentum) 12th Drastiwad : 14 purva
  • 52. Various modes of music mentioned in Ajitshanti stotra are useful as remedies. Malkauns & Deshana 10/22/13 Anuyogadwara Sutra, Samveda and Gandharvaveda
  • 53. Mr. Emoto decided to see what effects music had upon the structure of water. He placed distilled water between two speakers for several hours while playing music and then photographed the crystals that formed after the water was frozen. The results of the effects of these two very different types of music speak for themselves.                                             This is the effect of Bach’s “Air for the G String”                                                  This is the effect of Heavy Metal Music
  • 54. A Yantra is a graphic representation of the sound of Mantra
  • 55. Effect of sound - chanting Mr. Emoto decided to see how thoughts and words affected the formation of untreated, distilled water crystals by typing words onto paper and then taping them on glass bottles overnight.                                                                                                  These are effects of the words “Love and Appreciation” These are the effects of “You make me sick. I will kill you!”
  • 56. Physiology in Jain Scriptures • Various types of bone-joints which are called SAMGHAYANs, number of ribs, position and weight of various parts representing Anatomy of Human body are discussed. • There are also some references about embryology in Tandulveyaliya payanna. • Reproductive systems and the abilities of men and women are also described in literature.
  • 57. Science behind Jain tenets and practices
  • 58. • Samayik :- Samatvabhava - karmanirjara - way to liberation Samata towards living beings : No raga – dwesha Samata towards objects • Pratikraman • : No moha – shoka Samatva followed by meditation & Kayotsagra with six requisites (Shad Avashyak) • Creates blissful state. • Presence of Gurudeva – so you are stress free, guilt free, disease free. This is followed by prayaschita and sadhana • Prayaschitta takes care of past tense • Vishuddhi takes care of present tense • Vishalya takes care of future tense
  • 59. • The Tapas (Penance) : Bahya : • Anashan, • Unodari, Abhyantar : • Prayaschita, • Vinaya, • Vrutisankshep, • Veyavacha, • Rastyaga, • Swadhyaya, • Kayaklesha, • Kayotsarga, • Samlinata. • Meditation.
  • 61. Meditation Jaindhyana • Dharmadhyana & shukladhyana… excellent remedy for all types of health. • Jain religion is Bhavadharma,so meditation is of utmost importance. • Several types of meditations. • Samayik & kayotsarga are super meditations. • Kayotsarga takes care of asana and pratyahaar. • Preksha, atmadhyana. vipashyana, granthibheda and
  • 62. What is meditation ? • Exercise of mind to keep it healthy and clean, as we do for body. • A state of altered consciousness. • Fourth stage of consciousness. • Spiritual ecstasy with neurological manifestation. • Not really a Hallucination
  • 64. Meditation techniques • Focus on Breathing • Focus on an object • Focus on a sound • Focus on a thought • Focus on sensual object • Focus on sensory perception • Imagery • Soul meditation
  • 65. Meditation-Techniques • Vipashyana : To see –To observe ( Buddha) - Breathing - Thoughts - Body and perception of sensations • Prekshadhyana : To see –To observe( Jain) - Breathing (Shwas-Preksha) - Thoughts (Vichar-Preksha) - Body (Sharir-Preksha) - Mind (Anupreksha) - Leshyadhyana etc
  • 66. Effect of meditating music BETA: Alert/Working 14-20 waves per second ALPHA: Relaxed/Reflecting 813 waves per second THETA: Drowsy/Meditating 4-7 waves per second DELTA: Sleep/Dreaming 3-4 waves per second DELTA: Deep & Dreamless Sleep .5-2 waves per sec
  • 67. SPECT Images at Baseline and During Meditation Prefrontal Cortex Baseline Prefrontal Cortex Meditation
  • 68. SPECT Images at Baseline and During Meditation Baseline Meditation Superior Parietal Lobe Superior Parietal Lobe
  • 69. Summary of SPECT findings • Increase rCBF in frontal area and shut down of OAA in parietal area is the key finding. • This is not hallucination. • All Meditators have same findings.
  • 71. Section III : Ahaarvigyan Purity of Food is necessary for Purity of Soul • The philosophy of food : Quantitative & Qualitative (satva,Rajas,Tamas) • Modern science has confined at determining the caloric values and its classification into vitamins, proteins and carbohydrate content. • The jain school of thought has gone deep into subtler properties of various types of food items and deal with its psychic as well as physical effects.
  • 72. Types of Ahaar • Prakshepahar • Ojahar • Lomahar habits & mixing (c) Boiling & filtering water (d) Life of Different food items : Flour (3,5,7) Vigai is a Rajsik food, while Mahavigai is a Tamsik food so every one should abstain form Mahavigai. Science of
  • 73. • Long before existence of microscopic life was shown and plants were considered to be living by modern science, these facts were well established in jain philosophy and formed the foundations of complex practice as a corollary of nonviolence, which is the basic tenet of Jainism. • That is why there is severe restriction on Ratribhojan and drinking water without boiling. Also to avoid Kandmul like potato and similar anantkaya plants.
  • 74. Ratribhojan – Terrible sin • Physiologically at night : • Absence of sun light : Excess of organisms. • Sunlight can kill them and control pollution. • Rule of 48 minutes (for sheet yoni microscopic jiva). • Best digestion is at the middle of the day. • Ayurveda preaches this for positive health purposes. • Allopathy for metabolic purposes. • Rajnishji for celebacy Slow metabolism, Decreased activity Indigestion.
  • 75. Austerities To use very limited items and with caution, is a practice of non violence. Collectiveness and overutilization is violence • Biyasana : Disciplined eating habits. No junk. Boiled water. No food & water after sunset. • Ekasana : Rest to body so next day stronger. Avoid abhakshya, anatkaya & apathya food, so no perversions. Only eat moderate amount and satvik food. • Ayambil : Dry : Avoid vigai. So control of pitta & cough. No spices. Control over tongue, therefore all other senses. Auli to be done twice a year at Sandhikaal. • Fast : 36 hours (a) Tivihaar (b) Chauvihar.
  • 76. Tithivigyan • Tithivigyan : uplift of individual soul and welfare of all living beings are central themes of jain religion. • Avoid lilotaries on twelve tithis, auli days and paryushana. • According to lord mahavir, the fate of next birth is created as per the deeds done during these days. So do more religious activities and avoid sachitta. • Scientifically it helps in balancing PH & water element during these days (as per lunar cycles).
  • 77. Vigai - Mahavigai • Vigai : Perversion. • Mahavigai : Worst perversion. • The food objects which change the natural tendencies of body, mind and soul and pervert them are vigai. • Vigai : 6 : Milk, curd, ghee, oil, jaggary – sugar, fried items & sweet objects. • Mahavigai : 4 : Butter, honey, eggs-meat-fish, alcohol Non-veg : Saprophytes Alcohol : Pramad, Chitnash etc 16 doshas. Honey : To obtain it we have to kill many bees.
  • 79. Section IV : MEDICAL SCIENCES (LIFE SCIENCES) TOTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Positive health gaining and prevention & treatment of major diseases by JAIN RELIGION
  • 80. • References of life sciences : how to live, how to avoid diseases and how to cure diseases and create positive health and long life; are available in jain agams. • • • • • • • Uttaradhyana Brihadvritipatra Vipak sutra Acharang Sukhbodh patra Audh Niryukti Sthanang sutra • • • • • • • Therapeutics Rasayan vidya Doctor and therapy Disease description Disease description Therapy Causation of disease Ref : Acharaya Rajkumar Jain
  • 81. Prevention of heart disease, stroke, cancer & lifestyle diseases and creating positive health Purification of mind – Purification of Body • Rituals and six avashyak (Samayik & Pratikraman) • Padayatra : Exercise • Austerities • Penance : Tapas • Ahaarvigyan : Ayambil etc. Boiled water • Avoiding ratribhojan (Research) • Vigai : Milk, curd, ghee, oil, jeggary, fried objects, sweets. Mahavigai : Butter, honey, eggs-meat-non veg., alcohol. • Tithivigyan : Religious, scientific, healthy way (ayurveda) • Attitude, positive thoughts : Avoid four Kashaya • Meditation and kayostarga • Namaskar Mantra chanting
  • 82. Prevention of coronary disease • Padyatra : Exercise • Food habits : Satvik food. Avoid vigai. • Austerities & Tapas : Weight reduction & • Attitudes : Mental and emotional peace. healthy body-mind • Samayik, pratikraman • Meditation
  • 83. Preventing & treating other diseases • Prevention & treatment of :• • • • GI diseases Mental illness Neurological illness Cancer • Positive health & long life • We at National Jain Doctors’ Federation, did 4 major conferences and discussed the subjects and I, as the chairman of NJDF India, appeal to you to do extensive research as you have better facilities. • The other project, we have launched is SHRAMAN - AROGYAM
  • 84. For stress relief philosophical concept of Jainism, food types, austerity, penance and meditation are useful for all men and women Meditation is one of the Abhyantar penance through which one could be relieved from stress, the miseries and karmic bondage.
  • 85. Secularism 1. Navkar Mantra 2. Bhavbijankur Janana ….
  • 86. Sutra • • • • Navkar mantra. Annath Vanditu Tijaypahutta…. • We should know their meanings, then only we can add Bhava. Literal chanting does help, but with knowledge it becomes 100 times more powerful.
  • 87. 16 Bhavanas • 12 Bhavanas will relieve all ragas, dweshas and will be important for liberation of soul. • 4 Bhavanas interpersonal are important relationship guidelines which will mental peace and stop worldly quarrels. for create
  • 89. Allied Sciences • Ecology • Economy ( Ahimsa,Aparigriha,Maitri ) • • • • (Loka) Cosmology Astrology Metallergy Chemistry ( Lord Adinath : Asi, Masi, Krushi,Vidya,Vanijya & Shilpa ) With evolution of Science, some religious beliefs have been disreputed however Jainism is rising due to its strong scientific basis
  • 90. The subjects requiring further research. • Disease prevention by jain attitude and life style • Three types of Ahaar : (Siddhasen Diwakarji) 1) Ojahar 2) Lomahar 3) Prakshepahar. (Kawal, Drugs, Intravenous ) etc. • Karmic theory and Genome project. • The concept of autonomous human birth and the cloning of same kind of organisms.
  • 91. Aura is directly related with Leshyas. Krishna, Neela and Kapota leshyas are harmful to health, while Tejo, padma and Shukla leshyas are useful for health. Colors of Leshyas mention the colors of Aura Leshyas and colors of Aura denote the health of man and woman
  • 92. References & Suggested Readings 1. Tatvarthsutra - P.Shri Umaswatiji Samaysaar - P.Shri.Kundkundacharya 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bhagavatisutra. Sutrakrutang. Acharang sutra : for psychology. Anuyogdwar sutra : for music etc. Dashvikalik sutra.
  • 93. References & Suggested Readings 7. Other Agams & Sutra. 8. Guideline of Jainism : Bhadrabahuvijay 9. Vigyan & Adhyatma : -Pujya Amrendravijayji. 10. Cosmology old & new -Prof.Jain 11. Scientific secrets of Jainism - P.Shri Nandigoshvijayji. 12. Science and spirituality – P.Shri Chandrashekar Vijayji 13. Dravya Sangraha
  • 94. References & Suggested Readings 13. Articles by several Experts and Scientists 1. Dr.Narendra Bhandari (ISRO, Ahmedabad) 2. Dr.Anilkumar Jain (Ahmedabad) 3. Dr.Ashokkumar Jain (Gwalior) 4. Acharya Shri Kanaknandiji maharaj 5. Dr.L.C.Jain (Jabalpur) 6. Dr.Parasmal Agarwal (Udaipur) 7. Dr.Prakashchandra Jain (Sagar) 8. Dr.Rajmal Jain (Ahmedabad) 9. Dr.R.C.Jain (Ujjain) 10. Dr.P.C.Jain (Sagar) 11. Dr.Jitubhai Shah (Ahmedabad)
  • 95. My message • Samyaka Darshan – Absolute faith in Jinwani • Daily Swadhyaya - Reading scriptures • Religion requires to be presented in the context of science • Do research • Spread the knowledge and Darshan for global welfare, as science needs direction
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  • 99. JAI JINENDRA Dr. Sudhir V. Shah Consultant Neurophysician 206-8, Sangini Complex, Near Parimal Crossing, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-6 Phone : (C) 079-26467052 (R) 079-2661742 Mobile: 9825009521 Email: sudhirshah@hotmail.com