Arhat Vachan 2002 10

SR No.: 526556
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Anupam Jain
Publisher: Kundkund Gyanpith Indore
Publication Year: 2002
Total Pages: 122
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Arhat Vachan, & India
File Size: 9 MB

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The above three tenets form an integrated whole with non-absolutism and non-possession reinforcing non-violence. Non-violence strengthens the autonomy of life of every being, non-absolutism strengthens the autonomy of thoughts of every individual and non-possession strengthens the interdependence of all the existence. The three together go to fortify the foundation of peace and equanimity. Non - Violence :
Earth is the only planet endowed with marvellous variety of forms of life and with an atmosphere, soils, forests, rivers and oceans. This splendid heritage can be preserved only through global commitment to the culture of non-violence. Wanton destruction and reckless exploitation of natural resources must cease. Time has come to bid farewell to the cult of violence which threatens to terrorize us all out of our very existence. Jain scripture "Acārānga" describes : "Non-violence is a thing for universal benefit"
in inter-faith cooperation for better environment, common ground can and should be identified for initiating practical programmes to increase the practice of non-violence in day-to-day life of human beings at individual, collective, national and global levels. Here are some illustrative steps that need to be taken and multiplied : (1) The Millennium Peace Summit should call for the preamble of U.N. Charter
to be amended to include as a basic objective "Promotion of a global culture of Non-violence among all living species and nature". Such a commitment could also be incorporated in the constitutions/policy documents of different countries or special resolutions of their parliaments. This step
would make for a stimulating start. (2) World-wide education in the culture of non-violence and training
for peace should be organised. All major universities should include it in their syllabi. Education in non-violence in schools, and research at Universities with particular attention paid for educating women and the youth would develop a yearning and a mental make up for reverence of life based on equanimity, tolerance, sobriety and compassion. Inspired by Late Rev. Ācārya Tulsi, Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute (deemed University) at Ladnun near Jaipur (India) is running a two year degree course in Non-violence and frequently organises special short term workshops concentrating upon.
(a) change of heart, (b) change of attitude, (c) change of life style, (d) change of system and (e) meditation and yoga (Preksa Dhyāna).
Arhat Vacana, 14 (4), 2002