Updated June 2026
In Jain philosophy, non-living matter; the opposite of jiva (soul).
“Ajiva includes matter, space, time, and motion in Jain thought.”
a·ji·va
"Ajiva" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter J.
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