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point of view of others, be tolerant. Therefore, it is an ideal in the intellectual field. It heralds that no ism can claim absolute truth for itself, and no ism can be condemned as absolutely wrong.
This doctrinal ecumenism of Anekānta has a new dimension and holds dialogue as a very important factor if ever to make a breakthrough in the atmosphere of antogonism, hostility and misunderstanding. It has the strength to counter the religious ghetto attitude we have the truth and they don't''. For Mahatma Gandhi the concept of Anekāntavāda gave rise to an extreme catholicity in views in which it was not sufficient to merely tolerate or accept another religious view point, but rather, to approach it with a spirit of understanding, respect and appreciation.
Gandhiji further said that "'Ivery much like the doctrine of manysideness of reality. It is this doctrine that has taught me to Judge a Muslim from his own viewpoint and a Christian from his. Formerly, I used to resent the ignorance of my opponents. Today, I can like them because I am gifted with the eyes to see myself as others see me vice-versa. My Anekāntavāda is the result of the twin doctrines of Satya and Ahimsa”.
The Anekānta doctrine, believed to have been propounded by Bhagavān Mahāvīra is the culmination of the process of understanding Reality. Its view of progressive inclusiveness is different from other contemporary philosophical thoughts, from exclusive isolationists to the moderates. It is quite distinct in its concept, content and approach. However, the success of this doctrine is blurred and burdened by the misunderstanding and the weight of the monistic adversaries rather than doctrines wholeness.
Learning, understanding and viewing are the key words of this doctrine, they form key to its Kernal. It seems that the qualitative nature of this doctrine has quantified Indian's richness, and this richness has made India strong and forceful. Through non-violence and tolerance, it has absorbed many faiths and cultures over several centuries. The doctrine of Anekānta, knowing Reality in its totality with a comprehended many sided view in a given condition, brings unity, hope, tolerance and peace and therefore, it is much desired to bridge the gap between peoples and their philosophises in an insular world that is not naturally inviting to the outsider this doctrine which offers precisely a non-belligerant conscious. It accepts a multiview to bring about the vision of intergroup harmony,
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| SR No. | 524608 |
| Book Title | Tulsi Prajna 2001 07 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Shanta Jain, Jagatram Bhattacharya |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| Total Pages | 170 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India |
| File Size | 8 MB |