Paramanu
Paramanu is a technical term in Jainism. It is defined as the smallest and indivisible particle of matter. It is one of the two types of Pudgala (matter), the other being Skandha.[1] [2]
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It also helps 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.
References
- (WebMaster), Pandit Gopaldasji Baraiya, Rajesh Shah. "Principles of Jainism (Laghu Jain Siddhant Praveshika) in a concise form". www.atmadharma.com.
- Glasenapp, Helmuth von (4 September 1999). "Jainism: An Indian Religion of Salvation". Motilal Banarsidass – via Google Books.
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