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JAINA CONVENTION 2017
Need of Anekanta in modern times:
What is required is - we should be flexible, intellectual fanaticism is dangerous; therefore, liberalism in thought is advocated. We have to develop non-absolutistic standpoint on almost all problems. It helps us to understand the viewpoints of other and to reconcile ourselves with the thoughts of others. It helps also to cultivate spirit of tolerance and understanding. This will increase goodwill and harmony. One has to practice generosity of spirit and avoid fundamentalism. Thus, antagonism can be resolved not by quarrels but by communication and understanding. It is the principle of cooperation and co-existence. The result is establishment of liberal attitude in our dealings. Anekantavada leads to relativity, which states that since truth is relative to different standpoints, one has to consider different aspects of it. It is an ideal for successfully managing conflicts - personal or interpersonal, national or international. It brings about importance of tolerance. Intolerance arises because of unwillingness to accept difference. But according to this doctrine -"he is right, but I am also right". This attitude is expected of scientist. The scientist never says, "What I say is complete truth."
The basis of this theory is not merely that reality can be viewed from many angles but also that all views of reality must be equally honored. All views have equal significance.
From the viewpoint of Anekanta the permanent is real, but so is the impermanent or the changeable. Being can be explained in terms of the permanent for it is unchangeable. One of the intrinsic parts of the unchangeable is change, for change and changelessness are not two different things. Both co-exist. Since change is possible, the vision of a new man, a new society, and a new world is not unattainable or impossible. APARIGRAHA: Non-attachment to possession:
Jainism teaches restraints in the consumption of material things, the regulation of desires and simplification of lifestyle, indulgent and profligate use of natural resources is seen as a form of theft and violence.
Aparigraha is not an abstract philosophy but a vision of life. Man's insatiable greed is the main factor in damaging the environment. Interestingly, the important ecology basics-environmental preservation and protection are inherent in basic Jain doctrine which is realistic, practical, and rational. In Jainism, we find coordination of science and spirituality.
The Jain principle is to enhance the quality of life and not merely increase the quantity of consumption. Attachment to possession reflects our greedy attitude. The Jaina emphasis on nonattachment to possession is significant from social and human point view.
The physical rules for controlling greed are:
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