Positive Non Violence

SR No.: 006917
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kanhaiyalal Lodha, Dalpatsingh Baya
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 344
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 5 MB

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both these kinds are acceptable or beneficial and not deplorable
or abandonable. (p. 224) 19. Kindness curbs the deplorable activities of cruelty, service curbs
those of selfishness, kindness curbs those of mercilessness, simplicity curbs those of deceit, mildness curbs those of proud arrogance, and generosity or magnanimity curbs the deplorable activities of greed and miserliness. Such curbing results in karmic stoppage and the soul becomes pure. (p. 225)
The following words of the author are very important from the point of view of highlighting the form and content of positive nonviolence: -
"Positive non-violence includes only those activities that melt and reduce the feelings of attachment, aversion, possessiveness, and pride. Besides such noble activities, there may be other activities that may appear to be noble but if they result in increase in the feelings of attachment, aversion, passions, etc., they cannot be included amongst activities of positive non-violence.” (p. 144)
The thoughtful foreword by the author, the meaningful and extensive preface by Dr. Sagarmal Jain and the scriptural quotes, given at the end of the book, that strengthen positive non-violence are certain to be highly useful for the discerning readers. Where this book is sure to succeed in presenting the concept and practical aspects of positive non-violence to the laymen, scholars and ascetics alike, it is also readable by those of the Jaina sects that refrain from its activities and is sure to be thought provoking for them. If they will be able to imbibe its contents, the precepts and practice of mercy, kindness, compassion, service, friendship, affection, charity, etc., will become acceptable on a wider scale and will surely get a fillip. This will also be in accordance with the scriptural and fundamental teachings and the message of the Jaina lore.
The scriptural quotations appended at the end have been classified under fifty-seven heads and, where necessary, explanatory notes have also been given in order to clarify their meanings.
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