Jainism in a Global Perspective - Collection of Jain papers of 1993 Parliament of World Religions, Chicago

SR No.: 014010
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sagarmal Jain, Shreeprakash Pandey
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 1998
Total Pages: 402
Language: English
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 23 MB

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Jainism in a Global Perspective
Preksā meditation every day, which inclines him naturally to imbibe the aņuvrata discipline. It ultimately becomes an integral part of his character. After the nuclear holocaust witnessed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki thousands of peace organizations sprang up in all parts of the world raising their voices against nuclear weapons and demanding complete disarmament. We feel heartened to note that some success has been achieved in reducing nuclear arsenal. These people say that their main aim is to save the world from the third world war but as a matter of fact many will agree with me when I say that the third world war has already begun. It is war against nature. Environmental and ecological disaster that closes in on humanity now will result in the annihilation of all forms of life on this earth. Its impact is likely to be more ghastly and horrible than the tragedy of Hiroshima. It is the duty of the Parliament of the World's Religions to let the world know that if our life style doesn't change, if we continue to destroy forests, plants and other species just to satiate our thirst for physical comforts, fashions and grab all resources for our family and for a few people ignoring national and social interests, we are in for a bigger catastrophe and that is the end of life itself on this planet.
We must spread the message of deep ecology that all life is bound together. We must limit our needs. Anuvrata Movement is in fact an ecological and environmental ethic which all should join to save the world. It is not an organization. It is a self-transformation network. Everyone irrespective of his caste and creed is invited to join it.
The Rajsamand Declaration and Ladnun Declaration issued by the First and Second International Conferences in 1988 and 1991 at Ladnun and Rajsamand, set forth a concrete action plan based on deep ecology for saving this planet from ruination.
This ecological ethic is summed up in the following vows: 1. I will not kill any innocent creature. 2. I will neither attack anybody nor support aggression and will
endeavour to bring about world peace and disarmament. 3. I will not take part in violent agitations or in any destructive
activities.