Name of 8 sparsh
In Jainism, the concept of "sparsh" (touch or sensations) refers to the different types of touch sensations recognized as part of the doctrine of matter (pudgala). According to Jain philosophy, there are eight types of sparsh (touch attributes), which are:
- Guru (Heavy)
- Laghu (Light)
- Shita (Cold)
- Ushna (Hot)
- Snigdha (Smooth)
- Ruksha (Rough)
- Mridu (Soft)
- Kathina (Hard)
These eight sparsh are significant in Jain physics and metaphysics, describing the physical qualities of matter that can be experienced through touch.