Multidimensional Application of Anekantavada

SR No.: 014009
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sagarmal Jain, Shreeprakash Pandey, Bhagchandra Jain Bhaskar
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 1999
Total Pages: 552
Language: English, Hindi
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 9 MB

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Multi-dimensional Application of Anekāntavāda
through forms of mixed economics. At the Social level
various ways of looking at the world, of relating to others, of finding meaning of
social life and of constructing community. At the Political level - various forms of political ideology
outlined by various constitutions. - different relations of power between
various minority and majority-groups At the religious level - All the great religious and various
religious experiences in different countries in various proportions. Numerous population and tribal religious and new religious Movements. - Non-religious meaning systems or ideologies that animate different groups. We could extend this fact of pluralism to other level, like cultural, linguistic,
psychological, spiritual, ecological etc. III Anekānta Spirit - a strategy for all times :
Anekānta is primarily an attitude and an approach to Life and Reality. Anekānta outlook takes various forms in relations to different areas of life. For instance in a world of violence it takes the form of non-violence and peace. In practice it is dialogue and meditation, active non-resistance etc. of religious fundamentalism and fanaticism it takes the form of religious tolerance. In practice it reflects mass-education programme to expose the place and goal of religion in society, interreligious exposure and removal of prejudices, action plan to strengthen ties between religious communities etc. It advocates respect for life in all forms and equality of all living beings. In practice it is exploration of myths concerning discriminations of both the rich and the poor or equality, justice and fellowship, teaching and providing protection and safety measures for the marginalysed and the needy etc. In world of greed and grabbing it takes the form of self-content and sharing. In a world of psychological inner conflicts it takes the form of healing and reconciliation. In practice it is growing in self respect, self confidence,