A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Paramanu
This page describes Paramanu which is located on page 494 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
As per Jainism, finest part of pudgal is paramanu, which is finer than any sub-atomic particle. One paramanu occupies space known as pradesa. Binding of two or more paramanu is called Skandha. Jiva, dharma and adharma occupy innumerable pradesas, so the term astikaya is attached. Dharma and adharma occupy the entire Universe; pudgala can occupy one or more parts. (* 1) Ibid. ,5. 1 to 5. 24 (* 2) https://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Tattva_(Jainism) (Retrieved on 02/09/2014)...
Read full contents: Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (2): Ajiva (Insentient substances)
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Nitya is in the form of atom (paramanu) and anitya in the form of Karya. They are classified into body, sense organs and objects.Jala (water).Jala has a cold touch. It is of two kinds Nitya and Anitya. Nitya is in the form of paramanu (atom); Anitya in the form of Karya.Agni (fire).It generates heat. It is of two kinds, Nitya and Anitya. Nitya is in the form of paramanu and Anitya, in the form of Karya....
Read full contents: Story of Pancabhuta
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
Manangula measurements This system of measurements which is obtained by gradual increase of the measure from the paramanu is considered as the manangula measurements and this paramanu is perceivable only to the eyes of the yogis, says the Kamikagama (I. 16. 1cd-2ab): paramanukramad vridhya manangulam iti smritam || paramanuriti khyato yoginam drishtigocaram | From this paramanu all the other measures are obtained, says the Kamikagama (I. 16. 2cd-3a): ratharenushcavalagram liksha yuko yavastatha ||...
Read full contents: 4. Technicalities (a): Manangula Measurements
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