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courses and research work on “Holistic Management.” We should explore the possibilities of introducing training program for Non-violence at the National Academy of Administration at Mussorie, Administrative Staff College, Hyderabad and IPS Training Institute at Abu and may be also at the Indian Defense Academy. These courses would need to be carefully designed with an amalgam of Preksha Dhyan and meditation techniques along with other training material. Success in such places would have eventually an India-wide impact of longer duration. Special program could also be designed for M.L.A.s, M.P.s and such other people's representatives. All such courses would be in the backdrop of promoting inter-faith harmony. Hence reading material would need to draw from different religions supportive of the culture and practice of non-violence. There are good possibilities of trying out ethics promotion programmes in select hospitals for doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and patients. Again special courses would need to be
formulated Conclusion
Training for non-violence would get the right direction if it is closely coordinated with Preksha Dhyan Programmes as well as element of the Anuvrat Movement launched by Acharyashri Tuisi and Acharyashri Mahapragyaji. Anuvrat move.nent is not a practice in conformity with any religious ritual, but a process of persuading oneself to voluntarily practice self-restraint in consumption and to promote ethical serenity of thoughts, actions and expression. In this age of ever-growing consumerism and wasteful consumption, observance of anuvrat would promote more disciplined individuals and more caring society. Meditation would help strengthening inner harmony and peace of mind. Jeevan Vigyan training would contribute towards strengthening the ethical foundation of our thoughts and behaviour. Together these el
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