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draw no real distinction between thought,speech, and action. In a chain reaction, violent thoughts and violent speech lead to violent acts. So anekanta is nothing but the art of positive thinking. To maintain peace, the way your thoughts are communicated and the way they are understood should be in parity. In Daśvaikālika Sūtra, it is cited that the language which we use for communication should be filtered through some basic non-violent disciplines. It is highlighted in it that anger, greed, fear and laughter, are the four factors that are responsible for violent communication.2 Lord Mahāvīra reflected upon the usage of non-violent language. He said, although true, few facts should not be disclosed. Draupadi uttered clearly that the son of the blind is also blind, this small although true sentence. culminated in the great war of Mahabharata. Moreover one should not address someone as one eyed, impotent,sick and thief even if he is truly so. So the language that is harsh and cause sinful activity should be avoided." Marshall in his book, "Non-violent Communication", says one should not blame others for ones inauspicious communication. A man of anekāntic approach utters each and every word cautiously and never blames others for his present situation. Our conversation should be peaceful and non-violent. Never attack directly with words. Never say something that can cause adverse reactions. In political field, the politicians mutually face verbal criticisms, which awaken the communal riots. In society, family disputes,
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1 Rankin Aidan and Atul K. Shah. Social Cohesion: A Jain Perspective. London: Diverse Ethics Ltd., 2008, p. 37.
2 Daśvaikālika Sutra. op. cit., 4.12.
3 Ibid, 7.12
4 Ibid, 7.54.
Ibid, 7.2
Rosenberg. Marshall B. Non-violent Communication: A Language of Life U.S.A.: Puddle Dancer Press, 2003, p. 123.
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