Jain Journal 2003 10

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

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JAIN JOURNAL: VOL-XXXVIII, NO. 2 OCT. 2003
of business, trade and also nations, this is an excellent quality to learn, for besides achieving acknowledgment in this life it is even beneficial for the soul eternally, by observing the same principles. With determination and honesty and the help of the same principles anyone: who is in charge of business and trade can also achieve liberty through the soul. This is one objective, indicated by Mahāvīra, which is undoubtedly not taught anywhere else.
The main value of this philosophy is that the fruits gained, are the results of one's own efforts, and not of any external help. Simply by observing the discipline of these five great vows, success is achieved in every walk of life.
Have we ever thought that besides having a peaceful existence, this philosophy of Lord Mahāvīra could also bring us untold wealth? There is no other condition, which suddenly causes the removal of material happiness and instead replaces it with a peaceful liberation of the soul. Chakravarti king Bharata, had reached the heights of his power by following the footsteps of this philosophy. A piece of ornament fell from his body when he suddenly realized the shortcoming of his existence. His attachment for beauty broke off when he recognized that beneath his handsome body there was nothing but blood, bones and flesh. Instantly disenchantment for worldly things overtook him and at that moment he attained liberation. Many such instances are described in the pages of Indian History. To achieve liberation or material wealth, both have the same path, and the moment one gives up the attachment for materialism, the door for liberation opens up. This is an invaluable contribution of Lord Mahāvīra to the world.
Hence, it is the very sense of globalizational peace that has been the want of the day. Lord Mahāvīra's Anekāntavāda and Non-violence should be opted in every field of human existence. Our present deeds will make our future. So one must not waste the precious periods of life in a leisurly mood. For everyone, the path of Mahāvīra should be the path of life. Let us all say together--- ņāņam saranan me, danisanam ca saranam ca, cariya saranam cal tava samjamam ca saraṇam, bhagavaṁ saraņo Mahāvīrol/
“Let true knowledge be my refuge, let true vision be my refuge, let true character be my refuge, let your restraint (forbearance) be my refuge, and may Lord Mahāvīra be my refuge."