Equanimity Philosophy and Practice

Author(s): Nanesh Acharya
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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that point of view it is not right” these are the basic components of the doctrine of relativity. For maintaining the contradictory position, the theory of relativity was ridiculed by some of its opponents. But it necessiates for a serious thin
king.
A coin is iwc-sided. How can we accept the saying of a person that it is one-sided ? In case of more emphasis on one-sided coin even the truth that it is one-sided becomes false. By accepting that a thing has multi aspects, we make it possible to understood it as a complete thing connecting all true aspects of it. The main problem of the modern world is that a part of a thing is being considered as a whole. This creates a tenacity and keeps the truth away. According to the relative vision every part of a thing has some acceptable true aspects so neither it should be altogetherly rejected nor accepted. A harmonious view is to be developed which would prepare ground for equanimity.
At the level of equanimity the frustration about controversies ends and harmony is promoted. This promotion of harmony will substantiate beneficial system for all. Jain philosophy has amply given direction for removing thought conflict as well as self-conflict. Non-violence is the basis for such conflict-removing task.
Mahavira's Quadripartite Confederation :
In order to impact this vision of equanimity a practical shape, Lord Mahavira established a quadripartite confederation, the foundation of which has also been laid on this Equanimity. In this confederation have been included the monks, nuns, male house-holders and female house-wives.
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