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'''Paramanu''' is a technical term in [[Hinduism]]. It is defined as the smallest and indivisible particle of matter. | '''Paramanu''' is a technical term in [[Buddhism]], [[Hinduism]] and [[Jainism]]. It is defined as the smallest and indivisible particle of matter. In [[Hindi language]] paramanu refers to the [[atom]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scribemag.com/legends-of-science-kanada/|title=Legends of Science: Kanada – Discoverer of the Atom|date=18 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
It also helps to define | In Jainism it is one of the two types of [[Pudgala]] (matter), the other being [[Skandha (Jainism)|Skandha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atmadharma.com/shastras/laghujainsiddhant_eng_txt/index.html#question020|title=Principles of Jainism (Laghu Jain Siddhant Praveshika) in a concise form|first=Pandit Gopaldasji Baraiya, Rajesh Shah|last=(WebMaster)|website=www.atmadharma.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WzEzXDk0v6sC&pg=PA181|title=Jainism: An Indian Religion of Salvation|first=Helmuth von|last=Glasenapp|date=4 September 1999|publisher=Motilal Banarsidass|isbn=9788120813762|via=Google Books}}</ref> It also helps to define smallest measure of space. All the Parmanus occupy exactly same amount of space. The measure of the space occupied by one Parmanu is called [[Pradesha]].{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} | ||
smallest measure of space. All the Parmanus occupy exactly same amount of space. The measure of the space occupied by one Parmanu is called [[Pradesha]].{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} | |||
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*[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:18, 11 September 2021
Paramanu is a technical term in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. It is defined as the smallest and indivisible particle of matter. In Hindi language paramanu refers to the atom.[1]
In Jainism it is one of the two types of Pudgala (matter), the other being Skandha.[2][3] It also helps to define smallest measure of space. All the Parmanus occupy exactly same amount of space. The measure of the space occupied by one Parmanu is called Pradesha.[citation needed]
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- ↑ "Legends of Science: Kanada – Discoverer of the Atom". 18 February 2021.
- ↑ (WebMaster), Pandit Gopaldasji Baraiya, Rajesh Shah. "Principles of Jainism (Laghu Jain Siddhant Praveshika) in a concise form". www.atmadharma.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Glasenapp, Helmuth von (4 September 1999). Jainism: An Indian Religion of Salvation. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 9788120813762 – via Google Books.
