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and 'musts'. In my humble view Anekāntvada is the best know how' for the pursuit of samyaktva (completeness or perfection) through creasing necessary circuit for a secure/safe journey beyond opposites.
Now this is very clear that without atleast some workable knowledge of Anekānta/Syādvād, study of Jainism is neither fruitful nor advisable. If we wish we can introduce this methodology in other fields of knowledge or walks of life.
As known, these days we are engulfed in chaos, strifes, quarrels, wars, violence, barbaric cruelties, confusions, suicides, hijackings, kidnappings, murders. etc. For uprooting these heinous evils Anekantic life style can prove pancreatic therapy. At the very outset this way of thinking/doing believes that there are limitations everywhere which debar knowing vatthu or sthiti in its totality. Simultaneity (yugpatta) is almost impossible, therefore, one is supposed to know things drop-by drop and then blending the components together to draw a perfect picture. This, we may call or name a holistic way or thinking for creation of a conducive, productive, healthy, spiritually rich climate.
Quite obviously instead socialization of non-violence, accidentally or deliberately or selfishly violence has been globally socialized. This unlucky tragic event has taken place in the past millenium. By socializing violence we have almost ruined the complete basic texture of human values. The basics of the society have been irreparably damaged. Nearly every thing has been toppled over and dehumanized. The current of dehumanization is so rapid & fussy that we feel very much dejected whether repairs will ever be possible? We have almost stopped thinking about other i.e. we have become very much egocentric, intolerant, and have forgotten that we are not the only occupants of this planet. Bias, obstinacy, intolerance etc. have overpowered the social conscience. Therefore, in such a vicious/fearful cycle of happening the Anekantic style of life can be the only answer to complex disturbances etc. Facing humanity at this unfortunate juncture of time. I feel that social/ethical values can be conserved through reasonably and generously giving sufficient room to the feeling of others. Reverence for life, mutual respect, and a selflessly tempered climate can rebuild the dilapidated society. In other words Anekantic style of positive thinking can work as cultural therapy to remove or cure ills and ailing which quietly crept in the mould of society.
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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 |