Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c14.s2.t1.9
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c14.s2.t1.9
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c14.s2.t1.9
The Akriyāvādins deny the existence of the soul etc, for according to them every thing is of a momentary existence and a state comes to an end the moment it comes into existence, and therefore it can not have any kriyā. They are identified with the Buddhists, who hold the doctrine of kṣaṇikavāda.¹²⁸ Akriyāvādins were also called Viruddhas, since they held the doctrines opposite to other heretics.¹²⁹ Akriyāvāda, it is said, comprised eighty four schools¹³⁰