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
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achieve peace. Therefore, it is needless to state that our top ranking sociologists will have to agree with the Syadvada principles of reconciliation for promoting universal peace and brotherhood.
This is the practical method of cooling down the differences and controversies and reaching the goal of worldbrotherhood. This approach of life says that, "I am concerned with truths only. So the other person's view point can also be right and acceptable". "Sachcham Logammi Saarbhuyam" Truth alone matters. Truth is the substance. If we accept this approach of life, all the disagreements in the world will end. This omniperception is the synthesis of noninsistence and impartial thinking. This is a mental non-violence. In fact, this is a wonder drug that can bring back health to our society, suffering from perplexity. If this Syadvad' or omni-perception is used to untangle the complex social, religious and political strategies, the world can be free from the tense and poisonous atmoshphere and it can have a fresh air full of strength and friendship. Such is the power of the principle of omni-perception.
Aparigraha
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Non-Possession
The third proclamation of the nonviolent life of Lord Mahaveer is Aparigraha or non possession. The root cause of the pains and poverties of human beings is social inequality. To remove this inequality, Lord Mahavir has preached the rich and the wealthy people of the society "control your desires. Put a limit ot indulgence. Free the abundant wealth and money that you control. Disperse your wealth and have proper sense of proportion. Because if you don't then,
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Your wealth won't be able to protect you. In this sense, the principle of non-possesion is the sure remedy for removing misery, poverty and social unequality.
Lord Mahavir has stated two forms of non-pssession: viz., Proportion of wealth and Control over seeking sensual pleasures.
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When a limit is put on the desire for sensual pleasure, automatically there is a control over the desire to accumulate the endless resources of the world. Lord Mahavir has clearly stated:
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THRER ORTAT CRISTO I - GHI CZTERUT "Any person who accumulates more than his requirements becomes partner in the offence of theft", means he commits theft to the society.