Doctrines Of Jainism And Their Contribution To World Peace

SR No.: 269504
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shantilal V Sheth
Publisher: Shantilal V Sheth
Total Pages: 16
Language: English
Classification: Article
File Size: 2 MB

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Science without humanity Business without morality Knowledge without character Worship without austerity.
These social misdeeds are considered now a days routine and part of life and also quite a number of times prestigious.
The broad meaning of these forms of non-violence are mostly known to each one of us. Most of them manifest with the tendency of self thinking (Fief) and keeping the sole goal of life as consumption. These sins disturb the social fabric consisting of values such as co-operation, love, sacrifice, good neighbour relation, etc. Giving highest values to these social sins and considering human being engaged in such activities as reaching high points in their lives is like setting wrong examples. This leads to decline of right thinking and human values. According to Acharang Sutra - "Self Controlled people will not develop the destiny of their lives by violence to other". Self control for self means not to harm others for self gain and hence not committing social sins as indicated above. It is considered essential to cultivate the concept of Jainism in life and make non-violent behaviour as the living force of social obligation.
Homage to Lord Mahaveer and his doctrines of world-peace :
I wish to quote a homage given by Mahatma Gandhi, Father of our nation - "No religion of the world has explained the principle of Ahimsa as deeply and systematically as discussed with its applicability in life in Jainism. As and when this benevolent principle of Ahimsa will be sought for practice by the people of the world to achieve their ends of life in this world and beyond, Jainism is sure to have the uppermost status and Bhagwan Mahavir is sure to be respected as the greatest authority on Ahimsa. If anybody developed the doctrine of non-violence, it was Lord Mahavira, think over it and translate in into action".
Conclusion:
In my talk I have very briefly touched upon on how the different Doctrines of Jainism contribute to a stable society. Unless religious faith and moral idealism have their effect naturally on human minds, there can be no safety to the society nor scope for preservation of the freedom of man.
In the modern world, the search for relevance of the validity of religion doctrines cannot be left only to the religion professionals, but scientists, philosophers, humanists,
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