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20 / Lord Mahavira
9. Solution of Problems
By practicing restraint one can provide a solution to many problems plaguing man today. Vegetation is the basis of existence of man. It is necessary that it is not destroyed indiscretely. All living beings should be treated equally. If this is done, innocent creatures will not be harmed. Future deforestation needs to be stopped immediately. Initiative to plant more trees on a large scale needs to. be taken. Man should understand that the more trees he cuts, the more he endangers his own life and that of his future generation. Injustice and cruelty towards other creatures needs to be condemned. Man has no right to play with the lives of other creatures who are also a part of this environment. Only when the principle of Ahimsa is adhered to, can the problem of crisis be solved. Man should stop his adventure with nature, atleast for the sake of his future generation. Once man realizes what his priorities are he will stop playing with nature.
