The atomic theory
The original atomic theory is presumed to be given by a Greek philosopher Leucippus but, The theory given by Kanada a hindu alchemist sage is more refined than lucippus but was not as good as Democritus .
Atomic theory of Kanada.
The early vaiśeṣika texts presented the following syllogism to prove that all objects i.e. the four bhūtas, pṛthvī (earth), ap (water), tejas (fire) and vāyu (air) are made of indivisible paramāṇus (atoms): Assume that the matter is not made of indivisible atoms, and that it is continuous. Take a stone. One can divide this up into infinitely many pieces (since matter is continuous). Now, the Himalayan mountain range also has infinitely many pieces, so one may build another Himalayan mountain range with the infinite number of pieces that one has. One begins with a stone and ends up with the Himalayas, which is obviously ridiculous - so the original assumption that matter is continuous must be wrong, and so all objects must be made up of a finite number of paramāṇus (atoms).
According to the vaiśeṣika school, the trasareṇu (dust particles visible in the sunbeam coming through a small window hole) are the smallest mahat (perceivable) particles and defined as tryaṇukas (triads). These are made of three parts, each of which are defined as dvyaṇuka (dyad). The dvyaṇukas are conceived as made of two parts, each of which are defined as paramāṇu (atom). The paramāṇus (atoms) are indivisible and eternal, it can neither be created nor destroyed. Each paramāṇu (atom) possesses its own distinct viśeṣa (individuality)
I cant believe how can people believe in Islam and Christianity ... and how can these religions survive even after these philosophers theories (which were logical).
This shows the weakness of humans we always need something to lean to . we cant just be on our own . Some non-existing imaginary friend . who will never come to help. :-D
Atomic theory of Kanada.
The early vaiśeṣika texts presented the following syllogism to prove that all objects i.e. the four bhūtas, pṛthvī (earth), ap (water), tejas (fire) and vāyu (air) are made of indivisible paramāṇus (atoms): Assume that the matter is not made of indivisible atoms, and that it is continuous. Take a stone. One can divide this up into infinitely many pieces (since matter is continuous). Now, the Himalayan mountain range also has infinitely many pieces, so one may build another Himalayan mountain range with the infinite number of pieces that one has. One begins with a stone and ends up with the Himalayas, which is obviously ridiculous - so the original assumption that matter is continuous must be wrong, and so all objects must be made up of a finite number of paramāṇus (atoms).
According to the vaiśeṣika school, the trasareṇu (dust particles visible in the sunbeam coming through a small window hole) are the smallest mahat (perceivable) particles and defined as tryaṇukas (triads). These are made of three parts, each of which are defined as dvyaṇuka (dyad). The dvyaṇukas are conceived as made of two parts, each of which are defined as paramāṇu (atom). The paramāṇus (atoms) are indivisible and eternal, it can neither be created nor destroyed. Each paramāṇu (atom) possesses its own distinct viśeṣa (individuality)
I cant believe how can people believe in Islam and Christianity ... and how can these religions survive even after these philosophers theories (which were logical).
This shows the weakness of humans we always need something to lean to . we cant just be on our own . Some non-existing imaginary friend . who will never come to help. :-D
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