Book Title: Gyandhara
Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Saurashtra Kesari Pranguru Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre

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________________ YOXTOYOXTOYOXOXOXO Some Challenges before the Dr. Nileshbhai four fold Jain community in is Jain Scholar modern times, their estimated & Emeritus repercussions and possible Somaiya College, solutions as per my perspective Ghatkopar - Mumbai. Dr. Nilesh Dalal Some Challenges before the four fold Jain community in modern times, their estimated repercussions and possible solutions as per my perspective. Like any other community, contemporary Jain community too faces a host of problems. Some problems are similar to those faced by other communities. They arise due to the innate nature of human beings, prevailing political - social - economic conditions and the drastic changes that have occurred due the of the impact of scientific and technological revolution. On the other hand, certain problems are specific to Jain community due to its accepted belief system, culture and tradition. (1) There is a sever dscordance between the religious aspect of life and that of pursuance of means of livelihood. Life has become compartmentalised. Hence the relious aspect of life is segregated from the routine life. The great ideals of compassion, non-possession etc remain restricted to the practice of a couple of religious rites and rituals while these ideals are grossly undermined while engaging in one's means of livelihood in particular and leading life in general. Such lack of integration results in a sort of split personality M 980 m Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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