________________ We are not ordinary people. We are followers of Parmatma Mahavir. There should be great depth in our understanding which will provide us fruitful results. When one develops affection towards Parmatma, he will dislike the world, its luster and the violence that is prevalent all over. Violence committed for selfish reasons is called showoff(aarambh). Violence committed for beautification is called "aarambh." Violence committed without any reason is called "aarambh." Violence committed due to desire is called "aarambh." A person's mother is very ill, there are worms on her body and flies are hovering around her wounds. Her daughter gives her mother a bath with unboiled water to clean her wounds. Is she being violent? Is this called aarambh? Given the situation, at that point in time, she is performing her duty. Under other circumstances, it may be considered violent, but under unavoidable circumstances, it is acceptable. On the other hand, to celebrate a child's birthday, the entire bungalow is washed and the child is bathed along with
