Book Title: Applied Philosophy of Anekanta
Author(s): Shashiprajna Samni
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

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________________ ethics, applied environmental-ethics, applied statistics, applied kinesiology, applied calculus, applied behavior analysis, applied nutritional studies, etc. topics are issues of special concern. in all the spheres of life. The Co-existence, Relativity, Tolerance, Equanimity and Reconciliation are the outcomes of theory of anekānta. The above mentioned outcomes of anekānta would be dealt under this topic from the point of view of its applied philosophy of life. 5.2 Principles of Anekānta Right faith implies non-absolutism. Perverted faith means absolutism or the assertion that nothing but what one thinks, is right. To treat a mode or thought as absolute or inclusive is absolutism; to treat it as relative and incomplete is non-absolutism.' The biggest mistake is to consider anekānta as mere philosophy and to accept that it is confined to only discussions of truth. Ācārya Mahāprajña said that the doctrine, which does not apply to real life, does not apply to quest for truth either. Life is also a truth; it is a great truth and all explanations derive from it. All principles, streams of thought and arguments originate from it. No truth can be located away from life.? Now what is the utility of the theory of anekānta into day-today practical life of common man to improve their way of living? Anekānta is not only a tool for logical development, but it is equally useful in developing the self, family life, society, community management, therapy, counseling, political decisions, Jurisprudence and all other disciplines of human life. This chapter deals with practical approach of all fields of life and explores new insight to lead a life of peace and harmony. Nayacakra of Mailladhavala. verse2 Ācārya Mahāprajña. Anekānta: Views and Issues. op.cit., pp. 3-4. 130

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