Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
by K. C. Lalwani | 1973 | 185,989 words
The English translation of the Bhagavati-sutra which is the fifth Jaina Agama (canonical literature). It is a large encyclopedic work in the form of a dialogue where Mahavira replies to various question. The present form of the Sutra dates to the fifth century A.D. Abhayadeva Suri wrote a vritti (commentary) on the Bhagavati in A.D. 1071. In his J...
Part 5 - On the span of existence of molecule of matter
Q. 124. Bhante! From the standpoint of time, bow long does a molecule of matter exist?
A. 124. Gautama! Minimum one time-unit, and maximum an unlimited span of time. And so on...till one with infinite pradeśas.
Q. 125. Bhante! How long does a molecule of matter, while existing on a pradeśa of the space (sky), throb at its own place or at another place?
A. 125. Gautama! Minimum one time-unit, and maximum an unlimited number of fractions of an āvalikā,...till on an unlimited number of pradeśas of the space.
Q. 126. Bhante! From the standpoint of time, how long does a molecule of matter exist without a throb on a pradeśa of the space?
A. 126. Gautama! Minimum one time-unit, and maximum an unlimited time...till on an unlimited number of pradeśas of the space.
Q. 127. Bhante! From the standpoint of time, how long does matter with one-time black (hue) exist?
A. 127. Gautama! Minimum one time-unit, and maximum an unlimited time; and like this,...till infinite times black; and likewise of colour, smell, taste and touch,...till matter infinite times harsh. And, again, like this, of matter fine, and of matter coarse.
Q. 128. Bhante! How long does matter turned into sound exist?
A. 128. Gautama! Minimum one time-unit, and maximum an unlimited number of fractions of an avalikā. When not turned into sound, consideration relevant to one-time black will apply.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).