Word glossary

Terms and definitions

Every technical term used in this portal, with a short gloss, a longer note, and the chapters where it matters.

2 terms

Astikāyaअस्तिकाय: An extended substance occupying multiple space-points.; Five: jīva, pudgala, dharma, adharma, ākāśa. Kāla is excluded.; Chapter 5
Kālaकाल: Time — the auxiliary cause of continuity and change.; Functions: vartanā, pariṇāma, kriyā, paratva and aparatva. Not an astikāya; its substantiality is reported at 5.41 as the view of 'some'.; Chapter 4 Chapter 5