Ajivika's Atomnism

Everything was composed of minuscule atoms, Qualities of things are derived from aggregates Of atoms, but the aggregation and nature Of these atoms are as per cosmic forces.[17] There exists seven kayas or assemblage: Prithvi-kaya (earth) , apo-kaya (water) , Tejo-kaya (fire) , Vayo kaya (air) , Sukha (joy) , dukkha (sorrow) and jiva (life) ; These elements are neither created Nor destroyed and neither multiplies Nor reproduces with independent Existence assigned to each element. Atoms were defined as that which cannot Be further subdivided, that which is Neither created nor destroyed, that which Retains its identity by never changing. Atoms are visible only collectively. Properties are their characteristic. Suka, Dhukka and Jeeva are the functions Of atom operating under cosmic rules. 28.10.2022