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Studies in Jainology, Prakrit
questions. We get such examples of his broad-sighted or nonabsolutistic view having been displayed in some of his dealings with the British regime and the Muslim League on certain issues. Lastly, I may point out that Gandhiji's favourite and well-known multi-religious prayer is a unique symbol of his non-absolutistic attitude being put into practice, which has remained for us now as a source of eternal spirituality, fostering universal outlook nad cherishing universal good.
Like Gandhiji if each one of us develop, in out own humble way, anekānta-drsti and practise it, not only our family life and social life will be smooth, happy and peaceful, it would also show its effect on national and international levels in due course. This kind of noble hope is lucidly reflected in the significant words of the great logician Acarya Siddhascna Divakai, which are worth-meditating upon daily by us all:
Jena viņā logassa vi vavahāro savvahā na nivahai, Tassa Bhuvanckka-guruņo namo aneyamta-vāyassa's.
Salutations to the Supreme Preceptor of the World, the Doctrine of Anekānta, without which the daily business or practical life of its people cannot be carried on at all.
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