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 Anekantavāda
from their respective dimensions and angles. When survey of all options is completed, then there lies Anekantavāda. An Ekänta statement may be result of biased, prejudiced and one-sided study because it is done under the impact of passions while an Anekanta statement is result of unbiased and objective as well as scientific study. Contemplation model
At first, a model Sadhaka goes to a solitary place and selecting one topic he contemplates. While contemplating he finds out various similar and dissimilar things related to the topic and synthesises both similarities and dissimilarities and their respective colours and shades. Till all interpretations are over and all possible meanings are discovered, contemplation will continue. Explicit meaning and implicit meaning are searched. When all terminology referring to the topic are over, contemplation comes to an end. There is nothing further to state. Jaina scriptures define four kinds of contemplation- Arta, Raudra, Dharma and Sukla. The stage of Sukla dhyana is ultimate where there is no activity, where there is no option. Parliamentary and Democratic Model
At first, the law to be enacted is drafted and placed to the parliament for debates by all opposite parties. Thereafter voting is taken and law is made. The management follows a very democratic way. No policy is enacted till all executives agree. Not a single executive is ignored and no majority voting is permitted. Debate goes on till everybody gives consent. It is total synthesis and harmony.
Judicial Model
Both the accused and the prosecutor along with the witness are heard, with their conflicting arguments. Evidence and witness are also examined. In addition the opinion of the Jury is also considered. When all due process of taking all conflicting views in consideration is completed, the judgement is delivered. Partiality truth, biased, favoured and prejudiced act is not permitted to influence the process of justice. The discrimination power to weigh both sides of arguments needs to be very much powerful.
Conclusion
Before peaceful decision arrives, introspection and churning