Book Title: Ahimsa the Ultimate Winner
Author(s): N P Jain
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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________________ Thus, life has multiple rays radiating from a single element. It is, therefore, only rational not to cling to your near and dear ones alone or to your land or belongings. A wider and non-dogmatic perception of human relationship will help the individual serve the society in a more self-less, devoted, kind hearted and enthusiastic manner. Anekant approach helps in overcoming social maladjustments and subjective relationships, and the resultant rigidities in the social structure. It promotes social equality between the rich and the poor, the upper and the lower strata of society, the intellectuals and the working classes. Jainism has not only shown a spiritual way of life to its followers, but because of its humanitarian, secular and scientific character it has inspired a distinct stream of culture which has enriched Indian Philosophy, literature, art, architecture, sculpture and pattern of living. Jain philosophy in today's world is an ever-vibrant stream of thought provoking a new universal human as well as a new universal environmental order. It seeks to take the humanity above the din and pollution of hatred, violence, mistrust and evil and selfish exploitation. It is an open philosophy, the benefit of which can be taken by anyone willing to improve one's quality of life and to purify the process of rationalizing human conduct in situations of stress as well as harmony and tranquility. The heritage of non-violence we wish to bequeath to the younger generation should certainly not be one of confused thinking and frustration at the turn of fate or conformity to rigid habits of thought and action. The younger generation is exposed to a wider world and a diversity of thought and culture much more than we were in our youth. We need to pass on to our children the message of truth and non-violence, Ahimsa: The Ultimate Winner * (200) Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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