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Gems of Jainism
Both fundamentalism and fundamentalists, directly as well us indirectly, use force and violence to control and insist upon others; and wish them to act according to their understanding of the scriptures. In such situation the society loses its peace and experiences fear.
The essential condition for the emergence of a peaceful society is restraint. All other condition, though sound meaningful, have proved baseless in practice. The only solution to peace, universal peace or peaceful society is restraint. The restraint is capable fo keep the conflicts and quarrels away, and thus it brings mutual understanding and harmony.
When we talk about a peaceful society, see Jain community and see the Jaina way of life. You will not find fights and killing. You will find Jain community remaining away from dirty politics simply to be away from quarrels and fights. Jaina' Sangh Jeevan and Sangh system leads to cultural unity. It is the best example of a peaceful life in a peaceful society. The world community should evolve the Jaina way of social peaceful existence.
All religions have selfishness in it except in Jairiism. It has only pure religion in it and nothing but religion. Avoid disputes with others (others are also correct from their point of view) for your interest but adjust your interest with others with Friendly spirit; this is Jaina way of life. Disputes breed strife and violence. Adjustment breeds compromise and harmony. Jainism's insistence on Friendliness, Compassion and Neutrality leaves no scope for disputes and violence, which in turn; establish peace and harmony for peace Maitri (Friendship) should be the bases of social life. Conclusion:
If we see Jainism with special reference to Jaina way of life on one side and the threat of fundamentalism and terrorism on the other side, we find the society could only be peaceful through the practice of Compassion, Ahimsa and Anekantavada. Jaina way is the only way to world peace - for peaceful society.
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