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________________ basis of the premise, "I alone exist". We survive only by adhering to the principle that "besides me, the other also exists and we are inter-related". The ecological balance in the universe can be explained on the basis of the above concept of inter-relatedness. (iv) Tolerance The fourth principle of anekānta is Tolerance. Mere coexistence does not make a society. People do not think alike. The effect of genes, impact of environment, influence of time and space, and the conglomeration of one's past deeds make every individual unique. To organize such individuals into a peaceful net and to collectivize their creative skills into a civilized force, anekānta principle of tolerance is needed. The foundation of a healthy society indeed lies in bringing about harmony among diverse needs, ideas, thoughts and interests. The vital element of harmony is tolerance." What is tolerance? Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Tolerance is harmony in difference. Tolerance is a moral duty. Tolerance is the virtue that makes peace possible, and contributes to the replacement of the culture of war by a culture of peace. What is intolerance? Intolerance is everything that tolerance is not.It is narrow-mindedness, prejudice and fanaticism. Tolerance means conscious respect for diverse viewpoints, faiths, cultures, customs, and convictions. It accepts the dignity of every individual. Tolerance is a positive attribute of mind which means hearty acceptance of others diverse views with due respect.' Wars and conflicts are unavoidable between intolerant groups and nations. Intolerance is increasingly becoming the Ācārya Mahāprajña. The Family and The Nation. Delhi: Harper Collins Publishers, 2008, p. 110. ? The Un Declaration on Principles of Tolerance, 1995, p. 109. Mahaprajña. The Family and the Nation. op.cit., p. 110... . 134
SR No.006966
Book TitleApplied Philosophy of Anekanta
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorShashiprajna Samni
PublisherJain Vishva Bharati Institute
Publication Year2012
Total Pages220
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size18 MB
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