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never spread their religion at the point of sword. Those who did so never realised the truth. The best method of discussion according to the teachings of Mahavira, is to consider a problem in its three aspects, viz. (1) sva-samaya-vaktavyatā to estblish one's own viewpoint, (2) para-samaya-vaktavyatā- to establish the opposite viewpoint; and (3) tadubhaya vaktavyatā to synthesise and establish the viewpoints of both on a rational basis.
Here I would like to refer to the opening proceedings of this seminar. We have the great Acharya Tulsi amidst us, who gave us to understand that Jainism could not be spread all over the world owing to some restrictions on the movements of Jain monks. While on the otherhand our learned friends Dr. Nag and Prof. Harimohan Bhattācharya gave us to understand that Jainism once reached beyond the boarders of India., Here if we apply Tadubhaya Vaktavyata: We can reconcile these viewpoints. Certainly it is difficult for Jain monk to move about easily; but since the Jain monk is inspired by the SCHE Tot enthusiasm of the soul, he is ever enthusiastic to do a right effort
9 for his own good and for the good of all. Achārya Tulsi himself have set on example of it by covering a distance of 200 miles in a few days only in order to bless us with his learned discourse. Moreover we remember also that there is a rule for Jain monks which restricts their stay at a place for longer period: the Jain monks should remain moving for the sake of Dharma. Our Puranas are full of examples in which Jain monks are mentioned to have gone all over the world. It is the reason that we find some evidence of the prevalence of Jainism beyond India, in Ceylon, Afghanistan, China and Greece. We, the Digambara Jaina, on the day of Kşamāvani, read Phoolmālā which mentions that Jains came from China and Mahāchina to take part in it. In such cases the Anekānta logic is of great help. But we must also remember that this principle can only be applied to those thoughts which are based on any aspect of Truth and it will reconcile them only.
Irrational Ideas Cannot be Reconciled
As a matter of fact, if a certain viewpoint is not based on any aspect of truth it cannot be reconciled. Ignorance and fear are the factors which keep the man away from the realisation of truth. Ahimsā, according to Jainas, is the very characteristic of soul and one should not be afraid of it in any sphere and tune of life. It creats harmony in life, while himsa destroys the same. Vegetarianism is an outer form of Ahimsā: So it is instrumental to create harmony and peace in the world; for through it
| SR No. | 002012 |
| Book Title | Facets of Jain Philosophy Religion and Culture |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Shreechand Rampuriya, Ashwini Kumar, T M Dak, Anil Dutt Mishra |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 1996 |
| Total Pages | 400 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Philosophy, Religion, & Nyay |
| File Size | 23 MB |