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Significance of Inconsistency

Inconsistency is a multifaceted concept across various philosophical traditions. In Jainism, it highlights the paradox of simultaneous profound learning and ignorance. Kavya identifies it as a defect in idea alignment, while Vedanta sees it as a logical contradiction affecting human happiness and spiritual success. Dharmashastra points to contradictions in Vedic teachings that critics use to challenge authority. Vaisheshika notes conflicts in knowledge coherence, and Kavyashastra tackles inconsistency in classification within meanings.

Synonyms: Irregularity, Ambiguity, Contradiction, Fluctuation, Discrepancy, Incongruity, Variance, Difference, Deviation.

In Dutch: Inconsistentie; In Finnish: ·¡±èäÂá´Ç³ó»å´Ç²Ô³¾³Ü°ì²¹¾±²õ³Ü³Ü²õ; In Spanish: Inconsecuencia; In German: Inkonsistenz

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Hindu concept of 'Inconsistency'

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Inconsistency in Hinduism highlights logical contradictions in human happiness and spirituality, conflicting Vedic teachings, and coherence issues within scriptures. It scrutinizes these discrepancies, especially through concepts like bhasha-shlesha and vyahatatva, challenging authority.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
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From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) Contradictions appearing in different aspects or teachings of the Veda, often used by critics to argue against its authority.[1]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
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From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika

(1) A logical contradiction that arises when two notions are mutually exclusive, particularly in the context of human happiness and spiritual attainment.[2]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance in Vaisheshika (school of philosophy):
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From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali

(1) A conflict or lack of coherence in the information available, often leading to questions on how to reconcile different pieces of knowledge.[3]

Vaisheshika refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. Vaisheshika deals with subjects such as logic, epistemology, philosophy and expounds concepts similar to Buddhism in nature

Jain concept of 'Inconsistency'

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Inconsistency in Jainism highlights the paradox of individuals simultaneously gaining profound wisdom while remaining ignorant. This duality underscores the complex nature of knowledge and experience within the spiritual journey in Jain beliefs.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)

(1) Refers to the seeming contradiction of experiencing extraordinary learning and ignorance simultaneously.[4]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.