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Non-violence towards fellow human beings
Exploitation of the weak, the poor and the downtrodden has split the society into the haves and have-nots. Promotion of the culture of non-violence would imply prevention of child abuse, promotion of equality between men and women and cessation of exploitation of the poor and the underprivileged. Jain philosophy rejects class distinctions and caste divisions and subdivisions. The basis is the vision of a peacefully coexisting and co-prospering human society irrespective of differences of caste, colour or creed.
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The Three Ns of Jainism: In this context, it is worthwhile to grasp the meaning and to increasingly use the potential of the three basic tenets of Jainism abbreviated as the three Ns.
1. Non-violence (Ahimsa)
2. Non-absolutism (Anekant)
3. Non-possession (Aparigraha)
The three tenets form an integrated whole with Nonabsolutism and Non-possession reinforcing Non-violence. Nonviolence strengthens the autonomy of life of every being. Nonabsolutism strengthens the autonomy of thought of every individual and Non-possession strengthens the interdependence of all existence. Together these three tools can be used to strengthen nonviolence culture and fortify the foundation of peace and equanimity.
The concept of Anekant
The concept of Anekant is easily adaptable in international relations, inter community dealings and in relations at individual level. Anekant maintains that each individual entity has its unique perception of the world, which is a mixture of truth and ignorance. All perceptions may be valid, but are incomplete view of reality. Anekant therefore projects awareness at all times of the multi-dimensional
Ahimsa: The Ultimate Winner ★ (99)
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