Ahimsa the Ultimate Winner

Author(s): N P Jain
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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Positive Thinking Victory over afflictions Austerities
An elaboration of these elements reflects scientific and precise thought and action pattern of Jain philosophy, which is highly relevant to the resolution of the problems & crises in contemporary times:
1. Self Restraint - Involves a positive approach to disciplining action of body, mind and expression and curbing erratic, unethical, wasteful or harmful behavior.
2. Self-Control - Involves avoidance of wasteful consumption, control in speech, living strictly by need and curbing greed, and judiciously using of available resources.
3. Perfect righteousness - Includes forgiveness, humility, truthfulness, non-attachment, and self-discipline, honesty without any ego, equanimity and transparency.
4. Positive thinking - is developed by realizing the following and is the path for attaining victory over afflictions.
Body is a transient phenomenon. It is the soul, which needs liberation from the cycle of birth and death. One must grasp the separation of the soul from the body and endeavor not to dilute its purity.
☆ Cycle of life through birth and death is inevitable until one can achieve emancipation. One must face this reality and conduct oneself as per religious rules and code of behaviour as laid down in Jain scriptures.
Contemplation of the universe (lok) and our own position, privilege as well as responsibility as a human being to contribute towards preserving nature's ecological balance through harmonious interdependence.
☆ One should not become a slave of materialistic
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