ABC of Jainism

Author(s): S L Jain
Publisher: Maitree Samooh

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pride, enmity, sarcasm etc. According to Jainism, our understanding of truth is dependent on capability of our attitude and approach. Knowledge through sense organs is incomplete and short. Under these circumstances, how can be claim that we alone know the truth and the path followed by us is only right ?. the solution of these differing attitudes and thinking lies in the application of Anekant and Svadvad. We should apply these in our families. To have different opinions in a family is quite common. Foe example, if any one member of the family takes the help of Anekant and Svadvad and says to other member as to what he thinks and that he feels that he is right but it is possible that thinking of other family members may also be right and as such we should re-consider our approach on the subject. This is the effective method of resolving differences.