Question

Maharshi kanad's atomic theory

Answer 1

Maharishi Kanad postulated that if we go on dividing matter (padarth), we shall get smaller and smaller particles.

Ultimately, a time will come when we shall come across the smallest particles beyond which further division will not be possible.

He named these particles Parmanu.

Answer 2

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=> In 500 BCE, India philosopher Maharishi kanad the idea of divisibility of matter in small pieces in his philosophy (

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=> Kanad said that if we go on dividing matter then we will get smaller and smaller particle. A state will come then we will not be possible to divide.

=> These indivisible particle named by kanad paramanu

=> some time after, Another philosopher come pakudha katayan explain the theory of kanad in brief, He said that paramanu normally exists in combined form which give us various fom of matter, element, compound, mixture etc