Jain Declaration Of Nature

Author(s): L M Singhvi
Publisher: L M Singhvi

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The Jain Declaration On Nature
Author Dr. L. M. Singhvi
Contents
The Jain Declaration On Nature ....
The Jain Declaration On Nature......
I. The Jain Teachings.............
1. Ahimsa (non violence)
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2. Parasparopagraho jivanam (interdependence)
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3. Anekantavada (the doctrine of manifold aspects) 4
4. Samyaktva (equanimity) 5
5. Jiva daya (compassion, empathy and charity) 5
II. Jain Cosmology.........
III. The Jain Code Of Conduct......
1. The five vratas (vows)
2. Kindness to animals
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3. Vegetarianism
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4. Self restraint and the avoidance of waste 8 5. Charity 8
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