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Art & Science of Meditation
Philosophy and Religion
Mahavira had motivated wealthy people to go for limited possession (aparigraha) of prosperity. He had related this vow with dharma. Aparigraha was very necessary to establish an egalitaring society. The lust for unlimited possession creates larger gap between poverty and property. Unitil proper utilisation of wealth for welfare is done, a strong society cannot emerge.
These five vows are equally important for all monks. Mahavira taught us the vow of limited use that is also important to protect our environment. Our air, water, earth, fire and sky can be conducive for us only if we utilise them in a limited manner. Once, Gandhiji had stated that earth can fulfil our need but not our greed.
Mahavira taught that everyone should be vigilant while living with feelings of love and fraternity. Mahavira's teaching of non-absolutism (anekantvad) has very geat relevance in our present time. Different types of people with different types of lifestyle, language, culture and civilisation are living on earth. There is diversity and there is also unity. Most clashes take place becasue of misunderstanding about this reality.
Mahavira emphasised the need for inclusiveness. Truth should be understood from different angles. if a thing is perceived from different angles, it seems to be different.
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