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Table. 9 "Do You Need More Information on What You Could Do to be More Socially Responsible?"
Yes
No
Not Sure
Total
Anuvrati
96 64.9%
8 57.1%
111 64.4%
53.8%
NonAnuvrati
52
64 35.6%
35.1%
42.9%
46.2%
14
Total
148 100%
13 100%
175 100%
100%
Data in the above table present marginal differences in the behavior between
those who accept the vows and those who did not accept. One analysis which I draw from
such a result is, since many of these non-Anuvratis were from the Jain background, they
might not have accepted the vows (for several reasons discussed in the previous chapter)
but might be conscious in the use of natural resources and willing to learn more. Hence, I
conclude the analysis of the behavior and attitude of Anuvratis and non-Anuvratis by
quotating a Muslim Anuvrati respondent: “People might not fill the Anuvrat form and
pledge to be an Anuvrati, but when the Anuvrat concept is explained to them, it makes a
strong impact upon them. Spreading the concept is more important than getting the forms
signed.”I 10 His view is in accordance with Tulsi, who wanted to see change, not just the
increasing number of pledges.
My personal conclusion from this study is that Acharya Tulsi recognized many
social ethical issues and attempted to create awareness of them in the Indian society.
110 Ibid.
