जैनदर्शन में द्रव्य गुण पर्याय की अवधारणा

Summary

This Hindi review assesses a lecture series delivered by Prof. Sagarmal Jain on the Jain philosophical concepts of dravya (substance), guṇa (qualities) and paryāya (modes). The reviewer summarises how the speaker elucidated the six fundamental substances recognised in Jainism—jīva (conscious beings), pudgala (matter), dharma and adharma (principles of motion and rest), ākāśa (space) and kāla (time)—and explained that each substance possesses innumerable attributes. The lectures emphasised that while substances are eternal, their states change constantly, illustrating the dynamic yet permanent nature of reality. Comparative references to Sāṅkhya and Vaiśeṣika highlight the uniqueness of the Jain view. The review notes that Prof. Jain addressed common misunderstandings and used examples from daily life to clarify abstract concepts. The lectures also touched on the ethical implications of dravyas and guṇas, suggesting that awareness of the interconnectedness of substances fosters respect for all forms of life.