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JAINA CONVENTION 2017
equilibrium of nature with its elements. It believes in the spring of life in every environmental compartment. The religion of nature, Jainism paves the way to understanding nature's utility and the essential nature of plants, worms, animals, and all organisms that have their own importance for maintaining the ecological balance. Jainism therefore says that the function of souls is to help one another (Parasparopagraho Jivanam-Tattvarthasutra 6:21). Jainism believes that there are infinite numbers of souls or sentient substances which inhabit the entire universe in diverse forms. The biodiversity ranges from one-sensed to five-sensed rational beings.
The Jain tradition instructs the Jain laity to keep the community pure and pious by the personal shining example. They are forbidden from obnoxious habits (Vyasanas) like gambling, excessive indulgence of sensual pleasures which derail peace and healthy living. A Jain should be a strict vegetarian. He should not indulge in professions related to violence, such as dealing in weapons. Exalted laity also practise the twelve types of vows (Vrata), which assist in spiritual ascent.
CONCLUSIONS
With the above principles of Ahimsa, daya, aparigraha, Anekanta vada, Live and let live and adaptation of self-discipline, we can arrest the growing burden on the Mother earth. This can be mapped in geo-temporal scale. Each nation can impose due restrictions as per the agreed principles to limit the environmental degradation and pollutants, wastage of resources etc. There can be a global Mission similar to MDGs aimed at containing this decline in the ecological footprint. This would reduce inequalities of opportunities and reduce tension and violence in the world.
