Dravya Gun Paryayno Ras Part 02

This document is the second volume of "Dravya Gun Paryayno Ras," a Jain text authored by Nyayacharya Nyayavisharad Shrimad Yashovijayji Maharaj, with a word-for-word commentary by Pandit Shri Pravinchandra Khimji Mota. Published by Gitarth Ganga, it focuses on the second part of the Ras, covering Chhalas 10 through 17.

The text is a profound exposition of Jain philosophy, delving into the intricacies of dravya (substance), guna (qualities), and paryay (modes or states). The author, Shrimad Yashovijayji Maharaj, originally composed this work in the form of a Ras (a poetic narrative), and Pandit Shri Pravinchandra Mota has provided a detailed commentary on it.

Key themes and content covered in Volume 2 (Chhalas 10-17):

• Dravya, Guna, and Paryay: The text continues the exploration of these fundamental Jain ontological categories, detailing their distinctions and interrelationships.
• Six Substances (Dravyas): Chhala 10 elaborates on the nature of the six substances: Dharma, Adharma, Akasha, Kala, Pudgala, and Jiva. It specifically discusses the Digambara and Shvetambara views on Kala Dravya (Time) and the concept of Astikaya (corporeal substances).
• Qualities (Gunas) and States (Paryayas): The text details various qualities and states, examining distinctions between different types of paryayas (vyanjana and artha).
• Philosophical Debates and Digambara Views: A significant portion of Volume 2 addresses the philosophical viewpoints of the Digambara tradition, particularly concerning the nature of qualities (gunas), states (paryayas), and especially the substance of time (Kala Dravya). The author critically analyzes and refutes certain Digambara perspectives that are considered inconsistent with the core tenets of Jainism as understood by the author.
• Concept of Svabhava (Inherent Nature): The text explores the concept of svabhava, differentiating it from guna (quality) and arguing, based on scriptural evidence, that svabhava is inherently encompassed within guna and paryaya, refuting the Digambara notion of svabhava as a separate category.
• Naya Vada (Perspectivisim): The commentary emphasizes the importance of naya (standpoints) in understanding the multifaceted nature of reality, showing how different nayas perceive the same dravya, guna, or paryaya.
• The Role of Knowledge: The importance of right faith (Samyak Darshan) and right knowledge (Samyak Jnana) is highlighted as crucial for spiritual progress and liberation. The text emphasizes that mere external rituals are insufficient without inner understanding and conviction.
• Spiritual Path and Liberation: The ultimate goal of understanding these principles is to guide the soul on the path to liberation (Moksha) by shedding karmic bondage and realizing the pure nature of the soul.

The commentary by Pandit Shri Pravinchandra Mota aims to make the original poetic work of Yashovijayji Maharaj accessible to a wider audience through detailed explanations, verse by verse. The publication is dedicated to the spiritual upliftment and knowledge of the Jain community.