[scjain]

Atom = An atom is defined as that which can be perceived by the vision of those who have mastered their senses

1. Atom = An atom is defined as that which can be perceived by the vision of those who have mastered their senses
   
   
2. A speck of Dust = 8 Atoms
   
3. A Tip of Hair = 8 specks of dust (Dhula)
   
   
4. A Nit = 8 tips of Hair
   
   
5. A Louse = 8 Nits(likha)
   
   
6. A Barley Grain = 8 louse(Jum)
   
   
7. A Digit = 8 barley grains (Jau)
   
   
8. A Span = 12 Digit s (angul)
   
   
9. A Cubit (forearm) = 2 Spans
   
   
10. A Prajapatya = 25 digits
    
    
11. A Dhanusmusti = 26 digits
    
    
12. A Dhanurgarbh = 27 digits
    
    
13. A Pole = 4 Cubits(bhuja or hasta)
    
    
14. A Rope = 8 Poles(yasti)
    
    

Houses are measured in cubits and villages are measured in poles