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organism,
AN EPITOME OF JAINISM.
unlimited store-house of Nature. The Selection by
nature and character of this conscious h u ma n and deliberate selection becomes more and
more clear to our vision when we divert our attention to the human evolution. Man does not live for bread alone, not for mere animal living and multiplication of species ; but expressly for the attainment of some particular object, end, or idea. Human evolution differs from all other forms of evolution in this that humanity always keeps before itself a goal for the realisa.tion of which it constantly strives and struggles. And its adaptation to the circumstances is not a blind acquiescence to the forces that be, a mere trimming of the sails and adjusting of the oars to suit every passing breeze ; but a conscious choice of will exercised in the interest of the object, end or idea, it keeps always in view. If the object, end or idea-the main-spring of his thoughts and activities -is lost sight of, man then no longer remains a conscious willing agent impressing his will and individuality upon the environment, drawing nourishment from
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