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Jainism in a Global Perspective
level of material prosperity has, as we have seen divided the world into rich and poor, affluent and the deprived, luxury-ridden and the downtrodden. Spiritual prosperity is not a substitute for material prosperity. With fine pruning, prudence and restraint material prosperity can continue to be enjoyed while progressing towards spiritual awakening.
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Spiritual resurgence will get the desired momentum if we combine the catalytic forces of the timeless wisdom of the East with the glorious scientific and technological clout of the West to make this planet of our a much happier, safer place to live with stable peace for all of us irrespective of our geographical divide, varying cultural backgrounds, differing historical conditioning, variety of the colour of our skin and acquired creed or community affiliations over a wide spectrum.
We need a universal outlook, a comprehensive multi-dimensional vision and a fundamental spirit of tolerance and compassion both at the level of the individual as well as of the community - be it at the national, regional or international levels. Co-operative peaceful coexistence sans hostility, fiction, tension or war alone would help humanity initiated a world wide movement for spiritual resurgence which to recall a Vedic prayer will bring blessings and enduring happiness to one and all :
"O Light divine May everyone attain
awareness of the self
May everyone enjoy all pervading peace
May everyone experience
the perfection of pure consciousness
May blessings be showered upon all."
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