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thinkers, who incorporated the concept of applied philosophy, within the arena or purview of philosophy.Acārya Mahāprajña rightly said, “Anekānta is not just a philosophy, but a manual for good life”. So an elaborate explanation has been made as how the application of multi-dimensional philosophy of anekānta can act as a remote control in solving the burning problems of today.The theory of anekānta teaches to give due respect to the views of others and always try to keep yourself in the shoes of others and behave likewise. So the fifth chapter deals with the Applied Philosophy of Anekānta, in which it is hinted upon, how the actions backed up by anekantic perspective is the ultimate solution to the world problems. In this age of intolerance, the theory of anekānta has become the necessity of the present day of culture. We see everyone wanting to impose one's own views on others which is the cause of social anarchy, family quarrels, religious riots, political problems and commercial disharmony. The theory of anekānta is dealt as a theory of Co-existence, Relativity, Reconciliation, Tolerance, Equanimity in this chapter from the point of view of its social relevance.
Achievement of happiness, peace and harmony and well ordered society is the innate wish of each and every individual. The way to achieve this innate goal lies in understanding the theory of anekānta. With the spec of anekānta, we can be able to perceive the tinge of truth in the views and thoughts of others. It is Jain philosophy's great contribution to the world of conflicts. There are many revolutions that had been taken place in the heart of history, but the practical application of anekāntic life style can bring about a great revolution in the society, by giving an effective solution to the problem of tension, miscommunication, familial quarrels, religious riots, organizational strikes, difference of views among the political parties, and communities and so forth, in the world.
'Ācārya Mahāprajña. Anekānta: The Third Eye, p. 200.
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