Articles on Jain Epistemology
परीक्षामुख एवं प्रमेयकमलमार्त्तण्ड में 'अनुमान' की अवधारणा
By डॉ. राजवीरसिंह शेखावत · Jain Vidya, 2010
The article examines the concept of inference (anumāna) in Jain philosophy, specifically as presented in the texts *Parīkṣāmukha* by Māṇikyanandi and *Prameyakamalamārttaṇḍa* by Prabhācandra. It begins by establishing that Jain philosophy considers knowledge…
आचार्य प्रभाचन्द्र द्वारा प्रतिपादित प्रमाण : स्वरूप एवं विश्लेषण
By डॉ. एच. सी. जैन · Jain Vidya, 2010
The article examines the concept of *pramāṇa* (valid knowledge) as propounded by Ācārya Prabhācandra, a 10th-century Jain philosopher. It begins by situating *pramāṇa* within Indian philosophy, where it is considered essential for establishing the nature of…
प्रमाण, नय, प्रमाण और नय में अन्तर
Jain Vidya, 2010
The text defines key Jain epistemological concepts. Pramana is described as knowledge that determines a previously unknown object, one not known through any other means of knowledge. It is also characterized as being capable of achieving what is beneficial…
अनेकांत : समन्वयवादी जीवन-दर्शन
By साध्वी नगीना · Jain Bharati, 2007
The text explores the Jain philosophical concepts of anekantavada (non-absolutism) and syadvada (the theory of conditional predication). It explains that every object, entity, and idea possesses infinite attributes (ananta dharma) and can only be understood…
अर्थसंवेदनं आगमः
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses Jain philosophy's engagement with science and other Indian philosophical systems. It notes that while ancient Jain acharyas reconciled Jain thought with other philosophies like Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Samkhya, modern efforts to align…
अनाग्रह का आलंब : स्याद्वाद
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text explores the concept of *syadvad*, or the theory of conditional predication, a key principle in Jain philosophy. It explains that every object possesses infinite attributes, and a single perspective can only reveal a partial truth. The term "syat"…
द्रव्य-पर्यायात्मक वस्तु ज्ञान का विषय
By डॉ. राजकुमारी जैन · Jain Vidya, 1999
The text discusses the philosophical concept of "dravya-paryayatmaka artha jnana ka vishaya" (the object of knowledge as substance and mode), as propounded by the Jain philosopher Akalankadeva. Akalankadeva is presented as a pivotal figure who systematically…
समन्तभद्र के दर्शन में 'आप्त' की अवधारणा
By डॉ. राजवीरसिंह शेखावत · Jain Vidya, 1996
The article examines the concept of an "Āpta" (an authoritative or enlightened being) within the philosophy of Samantabhadra. It begins by noting the multitude of conflicting beliefs about the world, the soul, liberation, and karma. To resolve which belief is…