Jainism And Its History

SR No.: 032590
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sagarmal Jain
Publisher: Research Foundation for Jainology
Publication Year: 2018
Total Pages: 328
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 34 MB

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peace. It is the state of cessation of wars and hostilities, among individuals, individuals and society, different social groups and nations on the earth. So far as this outer peace or the peace of the society is concerned, it can also be defined in both ways negatively as well as positively.
Defined negatively it is the state of cessation of wars and hostilities. It is the state of harmonious living of individuals as well as societies and nations. It is the state of social co-operation and coexistence. But we must be aware of the fact that the real external peace is more than non-war. It is a vital peace. It is the state, free from mutual doubts and fears. So far as the doubts and apprehensions against each other exist, in spite of the absence of actual war, really, it is not the state of peace. Because where there is fear, the war exists. In modern world we term it as cold war. War is war, whether it is cold or actual, it disturbs the peace of society. Real external peace is only possible, when our hearts are free from doubts and fear and each and every individual has firm faith not only in the dictum 'Live and Let live', but ‘Live for other.'
According to Jaina Philosopher Umasvati, “By nature, living being are made for other, (Parasparopagraho Jivanam). So long as our heart are full of doubts and fear and we do not have full control on our selfish animal instincts as well as firm belief in mutual cooperation and coexistence real social peace on earth will not be possible.
Real peace dawns only if our hearts are full of universal love, which is something different from mere attachment, because, for Jainas attachment is always linked with aversion. But universal love is based on the concept of equality of all beings and firm faith in the doctrine that bynature, living beings are made for each other. We must also be aware of the fact that this external or environmental peace depends on the mental peace of individuals. Since our external behaviour is only an expression of our inner will and attitude towards life. Thus, the various aspects of peace are not mutually exclusive but inclusive.
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