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Multi-dimensional Application of Anekāntavāda
should be socially permissible (3) Consciousness which realise the natural or universal laws
When there is a conflict between these three consciousness', then inner consciousness disturbs the man emotionally either in the form of sadness or in the form of anger. He is a matured and prudent person who does not get any conflict or suffering within. He is a dynamic person. Anekāntavāda means multiple Cognitive Consciousness.
When the man does not take realistic attitude (Adult Ego State) or outlook either he is suffering from Superiority complex or Inferiority complex. Either he becomes submissive and becomes dependent or totally conformist; or in another case he becomes rebellion, aggressive and violent. In both cases, it is immaturity and he is unable to have an independent outlook and thinking. A counsellor has to change immature outlook to matured outlook, Anekāntavāda is a realistic attitude where no immature outlook exists. 7.Inter-personal relations - Communication and Anekāntavāda
Man lives in society and socialisation process is the process of adjustment and process of coping mechanism. When adjustments and coping mechanism break down, the communication gap arises. Interpersonal relationships are built up through the instruments of communication.
Communication is an exchange or sharing of viewpoints. Each transaction states similar or different viewpoints, and the consent and dissent take place between the two parties. When a person refused to communicate, he breaks up the relationship, and relations are hypocrite rather than intimate. When authentically expressed his inner view is open and sensitive for the opposite view in spite of disagreement, intimate relationship is built up and harmony in relationship is established. Anekāntavāda is a relationship where unity co-exists in spite of disagreement. There is no incongruity between the viewpoints of the two parties. Both are independent and still they are inter-dependent and that is Anekānta vāda. 8. Journalism and Anekāntavāda
The newspapers are the nerve systems of the society. These communication channels are supposed to awake and to help in
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