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hammered on them that for observing non-violence, 'don't touch them', 'don't harm them', 'don't dabble into them'. As a corollary, the feelings of awe, fear and sin took possession of the householders' mind while interacting with the four ekendriyas (earth, water, wind, fire), especially the world of vegetation, insects, animals and birds.
Various behaviroal patterns came into vogue over the centuries which are mentioned in the main content of this paper. They were imparted to the next generations through family samskaras. When a person is brought up with the attitude of back-foot play, naturally the connectivity and awareness of the environment diminishes slowly. That is the reason why Jainas generally hesitate to come forward for tree-plantation, organic-agriculture, gardening, bird-watching and so many activities related to nature. The conflict of pravrutti and nivrutti is always present at the back of their minds which does not allow them for the wholehearted participation in pro-environmental
activities.
In the last two decades, the young generation of Jainas is thinking seriously over it. We can conclude with the happy note that these young people with broadened views will overcome the negative thoughts and participate in the preservation, restoration and enrichment of our mother earth.
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