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

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________________ opportunity to offer suggestions, comments if any, and makes incentive plans if at all needed and uses laudable statement for an officer, if he yields successful results in the company. On the other hand, if someone discloses the secrets of the company for his personal interest such a member is dismissed for his disloyalty towards the company. In each and every step of life, taking decision is inevitable, in choosing ones career, in choosing one's life partner, in choosing a friend and so forth. We need to look at all the necessary perspectives regarding particular situation before decision. It is basically on our decisions, that success or failure in life depends. Anekāntic decision always leads one to success. 5.7 Democracy and Anekānta Opposition is backbone of any democratic setup. Now-adays, however, the opposition acts more to pull down the ruling party, rather than strengthening it. A supporting and balancing role of opposition will create a healthy environment for the entire country. There is a famous saying, “Variety is the spice of life”. Even tastes and ideas differ, from person to person. No ordinary behaviour is identical. There are a number of languages and sects. To keep them all united, democracy follows the principle of equality of fundamental rights. As per the view of Ācārya Mahāprajña, Democracy doesn't divide people on the basis of inequality. On the other hand, it seeks to forge unity among diverse groups on the basis of equality.' Democracy means co-existence of rival parties, having totally different outlooks, philosophies and missions. Democracy cannot project a glorious image without balancing the claims of diversity and unity. The philosophical basis of this balancing system is anekānta. Many 'isms' like communism, socialism, communalism and fascism have come into existence and 'Ācārya Mahāprajña. Anekānta: Views and Issues. op.cit., p. 7. 143

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