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All the scriptures regard non-violence as the core attribute of religion and the contrary as sin. Ahimsa is the fountain spring of all virtues like learning, meditation, compassion and charity, non-attachment, pursuit of truth and ethical conduct.
Attitudinal Transformation:
The first step for successful and effective programme of nonviolence in action is attitudinal transformation at individual and collective levels in favour of lasting peace. In the very lucid interpretation of Jain philosophy given by Jain Muni Amitgati, this can be achieved by approach of friendliness towards all living beings, respect for the virtuous and the pious, compassion for the distressed and equanimity towards hostile elements.
It was a happy augury that Parliament of World's Religions meeting in Chicago (USA) in 1993 after an interval of a century unambiguously recognized "Non-violence as an irrevocable doctrine" in its declaration on a global ethic.
Now is the time to move further and initiate steps on following lines:
1. United Nation should give a lead by including in the preamble of its Charter the objective of spreading globally the culture of Non-violence among all living species and Nature. Mere prevention of war or peaceful settlement of disputes at the political level will not usher in peace in its fulsome content.
2. Such a reference to non-violence should not only be symbolic but also substantive. And to build up the momentum for it, religious and spiritual leaders should lend their full support. This summit should appeal to the U.N. to consider this proposal favorably and initiate required procedural formalities.
3. Worldwide education in the principles of non-violence and training in the practice of non-violent techniques and strategies is of paramount importance. Under the direction of Ahimsa: The Ultimate Winner ★ (148)
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