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

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________________ an Equanimous Society is not an insignificant task. To be despiser of it, is an enterprise to dedicate and exhaust life. Just as on the parched sands when a few drops of rain pour, they firstly vanish. Again when continuous drops pour then the heat of the sand after a length of time ceases, and moisture begins to appear in it. Hence, without the first drop of self-surrender, all the constructive scheme do not gain a successful position. This equanimous society also for its success will demand self-dedication of many a workers, and if that is not fulfilled on the strength of immeasurable enthusiasm and ambition, then the success of this Equanimous Society is difficult as also establishment of homogeneity everywhere. Hence, take this as an energetic call and gird up for the success of Equanimous Society. Wherever Incongruity is Visible Engage Determinedly : Keep your eyes and ears constantly open, move with your mind free from all obstacles and then try to perceive where and in which form is incongruity kindling, burning, spreading. Then the obnoxious forms of incongruities visible to your watchful eye, will themselves awaken your actions. Having recognised the phenomena of disharmonies fatal to humanity, you will yourself get ready and will gird up your loins to establish harmonies at the cost of any sacrifice. Such vigilant eye will not be one sided. You will not only look outside but again and again also peep inwards and everywhere you will examine the multitude of incongrous acts. That scrutiny will also test you on the touch-stone as well as examine the society. With this vision, wherever and in whichever form or proportion you come across 204 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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