Glory Of Jainism

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- 31 - pigeon, the parrot and the like which are counted und er the fruiveres category can only digest fruits and grains. Man resemble with the shape of monkeys and therefore the natural food of monekys should also be the prescribed and proper food for man. Hence man is included in the frugiveras ola bs and if he acts like a carniverous one he bommits a criminal offence according to the Cosmic Law. After an alround study, the Jaina thinkers emphatically restricts the non-vegetarian food for man. The intrinsic motive is that the animal posse 888s more knowledge than the plant and man is endowed with the supreme knowledge. Therefore, man must give first preference of his brotherly sentiments and good behaviour to his nearest neighbour like the animal and he should not 111-treat them brutally in a most merciless way. This idea is the most rational and logical one expounded by Jaina thinkers oenturies ago. Apart from these brotherly sentiments which are most energetic for cementing brotherhood between man and animal, there is another benefit which man, its originator would reap in return. This point has been explained in an elaborate way by Lord Jina when he delivered his holy gernons which were attended by every ola 98 of living being including ferocious and venomous beasts and reptiles. They did not show any hatred or animosity towards each other in the presence of Lord Jina. The dear and the lion, the bull and tiger, the serpent and - the mongoose, the cat and the rat who are inveterate enemies by nature assembled together like brothers in the presenoe of Lord Jina and heard his sermons on universal love. Lord Jina held and exalted position in the realm of nature and every living being was captivated by his magnetic personality illuminating the rays of infinite compassion and love towards both ..32..