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
complimentary to one another. Synthetic approach is nearer to the whole truth. 16. Analytical Method-Insight
All objects and abstract concepts are not properly conceived or grasped by an individual because of internal block that man has built within and the block cannot be eradicated until insight into reality is not rediscovered. Change in lifestyle is not possible without new insight. Insight does not come, if one sticks to one block or fixed views - without open-minded attitude, change is not possible. Exploring for new insight is path of spiritual development. 9. Means to achieve Anāsakti & Ahimsā (Non-violence).
Lord Mahāvīra advocated (Iñāna, Darśana and Cāritra) for achieving the goal of Moksa (liberation). Jņāna and Darśanamean insight into reality and Cäritra means practical implication of Jñāna and Darśana in one's life. State of anāsaktiand Ahinsācan be obtained by enlightened approach to life. Enlightened approach can be achieved through developing insight into reality and changing lifestyle based on new insight. How Insight into Reality can be rationally interpreted? What is means to achieve insight into reality? To explain these concepts of insight into reality and enlightened approach, Jainism introduced analytical tools or logic and termed this technique as Anekantavāda. Non-violence: base of an ideal life
Mahāvīra advocated lifestyle guided on principle of non-violence (Ahiṁsā). Non-violence is a base for understanding others viewpoints; it is also a base for tolerance, spirit of democracy, principle of coexistence, social harmony etc. Non-violence is the base for many virtues such as, intimacy, compassion, mercy, forgoing, empathy, friendship and equality with mankind. It is the base for eradicating many negative sentiments like- anger (Krodha), hatred (Dveșa), conflict, violence, aggressive irritation, and egoistic attitude (Aha), feelin superiority complex. It also frees from all those destructive elements which keep individual isolated and uncomfortable to live within his surroundings. Why the universe is not a comfortable place to live in? Because individual has self-destructive elements within him, which make him uncomfortable. The main task of non-violence is to widen the mental