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much more complex than that of an ancient or mediaeval man. Interdependence among nations has increased; and this has brought an even widening and deepening impact on the economics, intellectual and social conditions of our existence. The scientific advancement has made countries one another's neighbours. Divergent races, divergent cultures and divergent outlooks have come in close relations.
Non-violence should be declared as an international religion. Jainism practices non-violence very minutely as principle and conduct also. Non-violence is the heart of Jainism. All worldly problems can be solved by keeping non-violence in centre. The national and international activities should be guided by the principle of nonviolence and Anekānta. In order that the country may function properly without encroaching upon the inherent spiritual nature of man, it must identify itself with samyagdarśana," samyagjñāna and samyagcāritra. The adoption and assimilation of Anekāntais samyagjñāna. The resolute and astute application of the policy of non-violence and Anekānta in national and international spheres for solving all sorts of problems will credit the country with Samyagcāritra.
Individụal is smallest unit of whole world. If the smallest unit is morally pure and owner of good conduct we can hope that whole world can be truthful and follower of Ahimsă. The principle of non-violence really implies that life should be elevated altogether from the plane of force to that of reason, persuasion, accommodation, tolerance and mutual service. The interrelations among different countries should be nourished upon truthfulness. Fraud or deception defiles the spirit of co-existence. The Jaina philosophy proves as new model of international order and globalization. New model for Environmental protection
Lord Mahāvīra defined, "Earth, water, fire, air, vegetables and small creatures all are animate". They have got souls and many times we have also taken birth in these vaginas. Environment consists of all these living organisms - earth, water, fire, air, vegetables and small
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