Essence of Jainism Part 01

Author(s): Kushalchandravijay
Publisher: 108 jain Tirth Darshan Trust

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1. For Control over Man : Court of Law etc.
We have rules and regulations for conducting in the Parliament, corporation, gram-panchayats, courts-of-law, industrial ventures, shops, offices, associations, unions of clerks and wage earners etc. so that desidred works are accomplished. 2 & 3: Control over Birds and Beasts :
In a circus birds and beasts are trained to perform desired acts when they are controlled by the ringmaster. The elephant is controlled by a pointed goad, the horse by reins, the lion by a cage, the dog by a collared chain, the parrot by a cage and the monkey by a cord. 4. Control for Machines :
By means of brake or switch-board, we govern the woking of a motor-car, a bus, a railway train, an aeroplane, a scooter, a bicycle and electrical and mechanical appratuses and devices. 5. Control for Earth :
We sow seeds and provide manure, water and sun-light as required to rear it into a plant. Then we have to put a hedge round it for its protection. Likewise, we produce corn, flowers and fruits.
By nature, the things remain as they are whether outside or within us but an intelligent way to control them makes the difference and desired results are produced. 6. Control over Water-Bodies (Apkaya) :
When the river is flooded, villages, cities, human beings, beasts and birds and trees suffer or get destroyed buy the same river when flows within its banks spreads a sense of soothing as many quench their thirst and bless it. A dam is built across for the storage of water and for generating electricity which is again useful for many for earning their livelihood. If waters are diverted through canals to reach fields, rich crops are produced which satisfy the hunger of many.
Please see now, water produces benificial effects when controlled, and harm and destruct if left uncontrolled. 7. Control over Wind-Bodies (Vayukaya) :
When a storm blows, it causes great havoc. Trees are uprooted, houses collapse and men die; but by controlling wind, we get cool air from a fan, music from a harmonium and many other advantages.