$JES 983 Being Jain In College An Experiential Guide 2nd Edition

Author(s): Sonali Vakharia
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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PARTIES, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
lead to more verbal and physical violence. Furthermore, alcohol is a fermented beverage with an infinite amount of bacteria. The Vegan Society also reports that some alcohol beverages may be made with fish, gelatin, and eggs!
And, finally, Jainism also discusses the importance of controlling the mind and certain pleasures such as these highs and feelings obtained from drugs and alcohol in order to focus more on the inner self and less on our body. Why is it so important that we focus less on our body and more on our inner self? We are 1 out of an innumerable amount of souls on 1 planet out of innumerable
UNIVERSE
YOU
planets in 1 galaxy out of innumerable galaxies in 1 universe out of 1 universe. So, it's important to see the big picture. In the scheme of things, we have to remember our presence is really so small. Is drinking or doing drugs going to assist with elevating our soul in any way? Let's try to make the most out of our time as we were fortunate enough to be a born a Jain on this earth - and, it all starts with the right habits. And remember to ask yourself what the "value" is of these acts.
Why I Don't Drink or Do Drugs Sometimes not drinking can cause you to feel lonely because everyone around you may be doing it, and you may also feel alone simply because you do not agree with it and others do. To avoid feeling this way, apply Anekäntaväda. If there is one thing you can learn from Jainism in general, it is this concept. Anekantaväda can be applied to any situation that arises and leaves you at peace -- just understanding that other viewpoints exist and that yours is not
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