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Without Right faith, Right knowledge is not possible and without Right conduct the other two remain futile in the attainment of the objective of liberation of the soul. It is Right conduct guided by Right faith and knowledge that helps in attaining the objective. Jainism boldly asserts that reality being infinite every view or judgment expressed in canons alone is naturally relative and subject to some conditions and the various different views and judgments about the same are therefore only partially or relatively true each with reference to its own sense or view. To explain things with reference to time and space is the law of Jaina logic known as Syādvāda or Anekāntavāda. Truth is the highest religion, non-violence the highest practical virtue and Aparigraha (Non attachment) the highest realisation on the path of progressive self-realisation.
The above throws light on the non-dogmatism and non-sectarianism of Jainism. Jainism is obviously an universal religion and if earnestly followed in true sense is sure to solve all social, national and international problems. Needless to add that it is also conducive to spiritual progress so badly needed in the materialistic world of today,
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