Book Title: Equanimity Philosophy and Practice
Author(s): Nanesh Acharya
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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________________ application. Revolt adopted against this deteriorated position coupled with force exerted to drive out these draw backs and restoration to its pure form is called Revolution. The collective restrained efforts directed to drive out the deteriorated valuations and establishment of correct valuations in their stead, is called Revolution. Today when it is enjoined to raise the voice of Revolution it should be interpreted simply to mean the deteriorated life-course continuing due to inconsistencies should be abolished and substituted by such equanimous system of life that from it the Ganges of sympathy. co-operation and simplicity may ooze forth in the society. Special Responsibility of the Young Group : The responsibility to bring transition Development generally rests on all, but where the word transition is uttered, a beam of zealous ambition and hard exertion flashes before our mind and this is specially an adornment of the youth. Real youth does not hesitate even for a second to jump into the field of bold performances and it tosses and tumbles for the biggest self dedication. Youth means a fire which kindles (immplates) itself but bestows light and succour to others. Hence, when it is remarked there is the special responsibility of the youth to usher in such a revolution, this saying carries big significance with the above view. For this very reason and enlightened group should be understood the responsibility of the youth to blow the conch of the awakening. This fact is also to be noted that for the above purpose the young group shall have also to convert itself. Their present trends ordinarily do not seem encouraging 162 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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