Environmental Doctrines of Jainism

Author(s): S M Jain
Publisher: S M Jain

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"Do not speak words which hurt." Tafutia UTAWT18 / 46||
- Dashavaikalik Sutra "Do not propagate short-comings of others. Do not indulge in back biting". urers we falcywl|11/23, 2411
- Sutrakritanga "If some one commits mistake do not insult or ridicule". *319419 fer 11/9/2411
- Sutrakritanga "Think, weigh your words carefully before speaking" TO JE TU 11/4/1111
- Sutrakritanga "Do not ridicule others". *348771731464111/14/21||
- Sutrakritanga "Do not speak in self-praise". auf 331 i 110/181"
- Dashavaikalik Sutra "Should not talk ill of others". faudot aus ve$||1/ 14 /22||
- Sutrakritanga "One should have humility while telling the truth."
Truth is manifold and can not be expressed in totality. Different thinkers have different interpretations and may be right in their own way. While telling truth views of others should also be respected. This principle of Syadvad (Anekant) is unique in Jainism and plays an important role in avoiding rifts between different persons, groups, societies, communities and religions.
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- Dashavaikalik Sutra "One should not speak words that cause conflicts". ut famo 111/12||
- Sutrakritanga "One should not enter into unnecessary arguments". "TUT JU110/2211"
- Sutrakritanga "One should not tell a lie". Truth is what is reality, rationally and not imagining and superstition. One should describe things and events as they are without exaggeration and alteration vị BUỔ G VỊ 441 | 19/26 | "
- Sutrakritanga "Words that cause violence of any sort should not be uttered".
The Doctrine of Truth is important in order to strengthen the vow of non-violence which is vital for social as well as natural harmony. Truth is courage for upholding what is right and rational. One should understand the truth of manifesting phenomena from time to time. Mankind as of now is face to face with grim and deteriorating natural environment and its dire impact on social harmony threatening the very survival of not only human beings but also all life-forms. This is stark truth, must be understood as such and appropriate truthful remedial measures should be taken by one and all. The Doctrine of Truth needs to be understood and followed in its wider perspective.