Jain Journal 2002 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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Smt. Lata Bothra : Mahabira's vision on Business
A wholesome meal gives proper stimulation to the stomach, an indispensable advice proclaimed by all leading health scientists. A Jain disciple follows a strictly regulated diet and does not break this rule. He consumes his evening meal before the sunset. This ancient tradition has been observed in Jainism since eons and even today, after thousands of years, this religion holds true. In Europe and America, majority of the people are regular about their timings and are over with their evening meals by 6.30p.m. This is comparable to Jainism.
Bhagwan Mahavir thoughtfully suggested that to take advantage of time usefully, one should wake up 48 minutes before the sunrise, at Brahma Muhūrta to begin their duties. When I read one of Dr. Laird's books, which mentions that the flow of energy is at peak early in the morning, it reminded me of Bhagwan Mahavir's philosophy, preached 2600 years ago. Thus even according to Dr. Laird's investigation, it becomes clear that the spell before the sunset is best time to obtain the highest level of energy.
Besides Dr. Laird, the biography of all successful people the world over, throws light on the fact that Brahma Muhūta is an excellent time to start work, and which can lead us to the highest peak of achievement.
The art to reach a superior condition in life, from all perspectives, Lord Mahavir taught some basic principles of which the 'Panch Mahavrat' is of prime importance. He guided not only in liberating the soul, but also believed in living fruitfully in the present world in complete glory.
Business and Trading are a part of our daily living. From the highest of offices down to the labourers, the disregard for truth and honesty are glaringly obvious. Thus, as we observe the corporate world and its realities, it appears that whenever Bhagwan Mahavir's philosophy of Aparigraha (limited desires), was violated, difficulties stood out of proportions. His viewpoint of "Live and let Live" would have helped in resolving an industrial revolution created by the difference of opinions between the Sociolists and Individualits, at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. As a result, our planet had to go through the first deadly world war.