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acceptance of the present modes. The other extreme is that of infinite possibilities. When these extremities are healthy then there is mutual connection and balance between them, the principle of relativity is in operation and so any conclusions derived on that basis will be true.
Anekanta is the solution to problems
Acharya Tulsi had said, “When I am honoured, I do not feel elated and when I am insulted I do not feel depressed. I have got a lot of appreciation as well as been the butt of criticism. I keep a balance between the two. I do not bloom with praise and wilt with criticism. That is balance.”
With dualistic perception relativity develops and the third eye of anekanta opens. With this life becomes healthy and harmonious. With it the door to infinite possibilities opens.
Let us clearly experience the fact that the coexistence of existence and non-existence is not a complicated matter. Every object or matter has existence within limits. Where its limits end, nonexistence becomes operative. The solution to existence and non-existence and independence and
Acharya Mahaprajna
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