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2015 JAINA Convention
Jainism World of Non-Violence
crimes. The intake of liquor and drugs also develop the criminal tendency and attitude
The absolute thought of person has brought complexity in relations. The selfish attitude of 'I and mine' has narrowed down to the least extent. The relative promote the welfare of others with the self. Hunger agitates violence, intolerance Hungry man would create dreadful condition that can cause disaster to me also. He can ruin me. Hence it is essential that we all develop together with the support of each other If the outlook is perverted, we grow adamant towards our own truth neglecting the truth of others. Such attitude is the root cause of religious fanatism To develop the right and relative attitude, it is essential to get trained with Anekant. Anekant can eliminate the false concepts, absolute thinking and abstinence. Change can occur merely by knowledge but it long practice to internalize and train the brain to remain positive. Following are the practices suggested by Acharya Mahapragya for the development of night attitude
TRAINING OF NON-VIOLENCE by Dr. Samani Riju Prajna
Associate Professor To the development of mon the positive ones. Attachment, hatred, jealous, disgust
violence, mere understanding etc. are negative emotions. Friendliness, compassion, of its theory does not suflice mercifulness, love etc. are positive emotions. Generally it but practical experimentation is believed that man takes to violence due to the demand of is necessary. At present for the situation but actually it is not situataon always responsible training in violence billions and because many a times, even in exciting situation, one does hullions of rupees are spent and not commit violence. Sometimes even in the absence systematic training is given but no of such agitating situation man becomes excited and
Significance is given to training in commit violence. This proves that the situation is not the non-violence. As a result, the problems of violence are on fundamental cause of volence, it can only be one of the increase. Acharya Tulsa was of opinion that the power of factors. The fundamental cause is negative emotions. non-violence is not less than that of violence but what is needed is awakening of that power: Acharya Mahapragya They can also be named a basic instincts of human said that the centers of violence stated in the brain must be beings. The process of transformation of such emotions transformed and center of non-violence must be empowered. is called as change of heart. To bring about such kinds of For this Training in non-violence is most essential program. emotional transformation Anupreksha' play a significant The training is not confined to lecturing but it is to install role In Anupreksha, autosuggestion is given to the brain the value in the behavior. Do not indulge in violence-This and whole body for relaxation and color meditation is is mere lecture but to act non-violently is the conduct or synchronized with this process. Sound and color both behavioral aspect. For translating the theoretical aspect of affect the unconscious mind. Through these processes non-violence into the behavioral aspect, systematic training the previous impressions, adopted habits and negative is required. Acharya Mahapragya has given four dimensions emotions get dissolved. Newer impressions, habits and of training is non-violence.
emotions are built up.
in this way, to bring about a change in life style, the training of self-restraint, hard work, self-reliance and life free from addiction is necessary. The code of conduct prescribed in "Anuvrata" also can be a good basis for change in life style. Along with all these following contemplations are also beneficial for change in life.
1.Contemplation of Non-violence 2.Contemplation of Truth & Non stealing 3.Contemplation of Celibacy e control over sexual
desires 4. Contemplation of Limitation of possessions 5.Contemplation of Self-reliance 6. Contemplation of Adklistion-free life
Four Dimensions of Training in Non-Violence They are as follows:
(1) Change of heart (2) Change of attitude (3) Change in life style (4) Training in purity in livelihood
Chanc Attitude The second dimension of Training in non violence is Change in attitude. Due to wrong outlook false concepts, absolute thinking and abstinence develop. These three are the prime causes of violence.
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Purity in Livelihood and Training in Livelihood Existence of opposites Contemplation of Adjustment The fourth dimension of training in non-violence is Co-existence Contemplation of Co-existence Purity in livelihood and training in livelihood. Since man Independence Contemplation of Independence possesses body, family ete he has to fulfill the needs and Relativity
Contemplation of Relativity nourish and protect them. To fulfill that purpose, he must Harmony Contemplation of Harmony carn hut violent means of earning must be always avoided.
The business that involves violence at large scale such as Change in Life Style
de-forestation, business of meat etc. must be avoided. The third dimension of Training in non-violence is changeH ence training in right livelihood stands as an important in life style. At present man wish to become non-violent aspect of non-violence. Even after getting a job or setting but does not want to change his life style. To become a business, one should not become immoral. It is also non-violent it is necessary to limat possessions and to get considered important in non-violence control over the possession consumeriste attitude must be changed. Uncontrolled consumerism fuels the fire of Some people spend lavishly much out of what they car violence. The important maxim of change in life style is This makes poor's to sleep with empty stomach. Hence change in excessive comfortable and luxurous life style in Training in proper livelihood on one had motivates Consumeristic life style is causing pollution. In the present for proper use of earnings and non-possession and on the scientific age, man cannot leave comforts but it should not other hand it secures other's livellibood. cross the limit Awakening of such wisdom is essentsal
These are the four dimensions of Training in non-violence To become a non-violent person restraint must be given among which change in heart begets change in attitude place in life, in the place of luxury. Actually restraint is which in turn begets change in life style. Inclusion of life and restraint is the direct solution to the problem of restraint in life begels purity in livelihood. All who believe violence. To develop non-violence, hard work and an in non-violence must take training in non-violence and addiction must be inculcated in life. Earn much with least inspire other to do so. This training can definately re effort this principle or outlook is increasing violence and establish the value of non-violence.
Change of Heart The first dimension of training in non-violence as change of heart. Here the word "heart does not mean the physiological organ 'heart" but it has a significant meaning Here it means "Emotions or feelings. Ayurveda upholds that there are two hearts-one, besides the lungs and other is in the brain. The genesis of emotions in limbic system, a part of the brain. Thus change in heart can be understood as training of brain. According to Acharya Mahapragya change in heart means replacing the negative instincts with
Today man is obsessed with false concepts. Upanishads states "na hi manushaat shreshtaram kinitie nothing is superior to man. Believing in this man thinks actually nothing is superior to him. As a result he started consuming natural resources blindly. This false concept caused several serious problems. Superfluous use of natural resources and extreme degradation of natural resources has created deadly conditions. Merely for cosmetics thousands of animals are getting killed every day. Environment has degraded and polluted to the extent that it would be difficult for future generations to survive.
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