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QUESTIONNAIRE Before experiment
Q. What is your opinion on the practical relevance of Ahimsa in modern society?
A. It is an important principle and relevant to modern life. In practicing Ahimsa, one is not only calm within oneself, but also does not do harm to others.
After experiment
Q. Do you think that the Jain principle of Ahimsa is useful in everyday life? Is it practical in modern society?
A. It is very positive principle - it prevents us thinking negatively. I do not think it is possible to practice to the full extant. It helped build up my will power and have cordial relationship with friends and colleagues.
Q. Which aspects of the experiment did you find difficult? Why?
A. Trying to restrain my anger was very difficult because I am very short-tempered. Also being passive and noncritical was difficult as I am very prone to do this.
Q. Which aspects did you find enjoyable and illuminating? Why?
A. Being on good terms with people around me and not arguing or finding faults was very enjoyable. I found that by my being non-aggressive and cordial, people reacted very positively to me.
Results of experiment 1. Before experiment
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