Ahimsa Crisis You Decide

Author(s): Sulekh C Jain
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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TOOLS OF AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE
NON-VIOLENCE BY MEANS OF:
(Some examples, of many):
Language/speech
Writings
· TV, Facebook, You Tube, online
• Education
Charity
• Meditation/Equanimity
• Eating vegetarian or vegan
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• Conserving resources
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Celibacy
• Protecting animals
· Providing care
• Helping others
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Removing fear
• Providing food, shelter, clothing and medical care
SOME EXAMPLES OF TOOLS OF AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE)
thought, speech, and actions. Ahimsa eliminates all forms of hatred, malice, and jealously. It welcomes all with equality and equanimity. It is free of ego, anger, greed, deceit, and hypocrisy. It results in relaxation, joy, tranquility, and inner peace.
To aid in this multi-faced and close examination of the possibilities for himsa in their daily lives, many Jains observe the ritual known as Pratikraman. Some Jains practice this daily and some only a few times a year. During Paryushana and Das Laxan (during holy days, Jains observe over a period of eighteen day between August and September time), Pratikraman is a must for both Svetambaras and Digambaras.
Pratikraman is a systematic and thoughtful process designed to focus on one's life (over the past twenty-four hours, six months, a year, or whatever period of time is the subject of
An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide