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

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________________ XOXOXO ŞII AENEI XOOXO which is disastrous both for the individual and the society. (2) The Jain Sadhu sangh and sadhavi sangh have become lack lustre and are plagued by a number of stifling conditions. These two sanghas are the most important human resource of Jaina Community. In order to rejuvenate and empower the earnest members of these groups, first a thorough diagnosis of the maladies of members of these sanghas is a desideratum. The task is extremely delicate and needs utmost care lest it should disturb peace and harmony in the society. Dedicated teams of psychologist, counsellors, health care personal and such other experts 'need to be entrusted this herculean task of survey, analysis and suggestion of remedial steps to cure the maladies. (3) Medicines, food products, cosmetics, ensembles, toiletries etc. procured from the market are more often than not such that in the production and distribution chain there is something or the other that is not conducive to the ideal Jaina way of life. What the Jain aspirant can do is to avoid such things as far as possible. If in case s/he needs to use any such goods s/he can utilize the information about the ingredients and processes involved in the production of such items so that s/he can avoid those that are contrary to a non-violent way of life. (4) There is an excessive preoccupation with rituals in certain Jaina groups while certain other groups rest satisfied with intellectual discussions over philosophic and spiritual topics. Lopsided approach is degenerative and harmful meym 98CM Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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