Siddhachakra Siddhachakra results in freedom from the cycles of life within a universal 'wheel' known as nirvana. It also means a 'circle of perfection'. "Navapada" means 'nine petals' in reference to the centre of the yantra, while "Navadevta" means 'nine deities'. It is also described as a 'saint wheel'. The two major sects of Jainism, Svetambara and Digambara, differ in their concept of "Siddhachakra". The first five deities, known as the "Panch Parmeshthi" (five supreme beings) are the same in both traditions while the other four are different. They were traditionally known as Navapada in the Svetambara tradition and Navadevta in
Issues in Science and Religion the methods of science and the methods of religion, in particular regarding experience, community and the use of models to explain an event or concept. Although there are parallels between the methods of science and religion, there are also difference. One major difference is the same as the difference between science and history. Like history, religion is subjective due to the personal involvement required of religion. The final chapter of this section discusses the language used in religion and science. This chapter asserts that although there are many similarities in the methods and language of science and religion, the two