Bhagavana Mahavira and his Relevance in Modern Times

Author(s): Narendra Bhanavat, Prem Suman Jain, V P Bhatt
Publisher: Akhil Bharat Varshiya Sadhumargi Jain Sangh

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PHILOSOPHY OF SAMATĀ
(EQUALITY) IN MODERN OUTLOOK*
Acharya Shri Nana Lalji Maharaj
Equality is the philosophy of human life and human society. The aim of all walks of life - spiritual, religious, economical, political, social etc. is equality because 'equality is to be found rooted in the human mind. Hence, eradication of artificial inequality and the obtainment of equality is desired by all. As the souls are originally equal but they appear to be different on account of Karma action. But they can be made equal by the control of senses and by adhering to Niyama. Likewise, by strict adherence to healthy Niyama system and restraining the senses, equality in the society of the entire human beings can be brought about.
Today as much the inequality prevails, so much are there demands for equality. The basic reason for the inequality is this that people are after power and property, either individually or unanimously. This reason is a great hindrance which comes in the way of real humanity. Only the realisation of Samatā i.e. equality can be proved a solution for the welfare of all.
Human life is constantly changing. New thoughts arise in its mind. Having been illuminated they illumine others. With the result, in the society there prevails harmony in the thoughts. From them only Yugapuruşas glean out valuable and fundamental principles.
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Translated from Hindi article of the author.