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indispensable ethical teachings of Ahimsa and Aparigraha, to name only two out of the five cardinal Vows, are the way for freedom, peace and prosperity of the world troubled by excessive violence and overpowering spirit of exploitation and acquisition.
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1. Published by Holt, Rinchart and Winston, inc. 1964 see preface p. V. 2. Ibid; p. 417.
See Pratt, The Religious Consciousness. pp. 7. 12. 4. Umasvati, Tattvarthadhigamasutra. I. 1 5. See Dasavaikalika, VI. 11. 6. Yasastilaka and Indian culture, p. 267. 7. See for details Dr. K. C. Sogani, Ethical Doctrines in Jainism. pp. 88. 89,
138. 141.
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