Economics of Mahaveera

Author(s): Mahapragna Acharya
Publisher: Adarsh Sahitya Sangh

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planet Earth would increase to an extent that it would become uninhabitable.
ECONOMICS OF MAHAVIRA
Sixth Kalkhand
In the Jain scriptures, the description of the sixth kalkhand is delineated. At present, the fifth kalkhand is in progress. During the sixth, there would be universal destruction. At that time, the ozone umbrella would not only be full of holes, but it would get completely destroyed and the ultra-violet rays of the sun would directly hit the earth. The earth would get heated to an extent that it would not be possible for any living being to remain alive. Let alone the living beings, even the vegetation would burn to ashes. Some of the people living in the caves of the Himalaya's may survive and also some fish in water may survive. During the day, there will be scorching fire and during the nights, temperature would fall much below zero degree. The horrifying description available about the sixth kalkhand and the disastrous consequences of the breaking away of the ozone umbrella being talked about by scientists have lot of similarities between them.
The Other Side Overlooked
In this process of generating pollution of the environment, the industries have played a major role. The oil and gas used in industries are dismantling the ozone umbrella. Naturally, the attention of today's scientists has been drawn to this serious problem. The prediction of Man should be that we would find the solution. For the time being, however, the problem is becoming more and more complex. While solution of one problem is found, another new problem emerges. Even if we accept that the problem of environment would be solved, still the consequences of the kalkhand will remain. Perhaps, the earth may not become that hot. Capitalist thinkers have talked about mankind's ability to find a solution to the problems of energy and environment, but they have ignored the other side of man. That side is the dimension of health. Mental health, emotional health and physical health all are significant dimensions of the problem. The problem of increasing violence is another
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