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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"The principle of Ahimsa has been held practised by every living being."
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Ahimsa is a great truth. Ahimsa in practical life is nothing but the exercise of forgiveness, friendliness, tolerance, self control, fearlessness etc., and to practice Ahimsa with determination in tackling the problems of life the various forms of Himsa like anger, lust, vanity, avarice, etc. are to be given up.
The practice of Ahimsa is possible only through the total destruction of egoism, possessiveness, selfishness and hankering after sensual pleasures. Getting rid of egoism is possible only through the achievement of selflessness, humility and a sense of non-retaliation against greatest or slightest provocation. Ahimsa is a bridge to cross the ocean of sufferings. Ahimsa could convert a foe into a friend and effect mutual understanding and reconcilation between two opposing parties and persons. This
sphere of doctrine of Ahimsa has given a new turn to every human-existence. It is the essential principle for promoting any kind of peace in any field of human activity-social, political and religious
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Ahimsa the main doctrine of Jainism, has been always central to man's progress, but at no time its need and relevance has been more than today. Man's very survival in the modern age depends on science and ahimsa. Ahimsa is not, and cannot be, in the very nature of things a static doctrine. On the contrary, like science, it is an exploration where every sincere effort and practice opens new possibilities and new horizons.