Jain Spirit 1999 07 No 01

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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2. Anekantawada
(Respect for other peoples opinions and views)
Every being in the universe is important, unique, and useful. Thus for right living, be accommodative, adjustable and adaptable to other people's views - distribute your joy freely to others, whether friends or strangers. This will heal the moral and social ills, as well as developing global cordial relationship.
3. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)
Psychological depression is destroying many peoples lives world-wide. This is due to endless uncontrolled
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desires and greed. Human beings are currently expressing a culture of purposeless pleasures. This makes us victims of anxiety, worries, and tension. Jainism recommends simple living, governed by contentment in the mere necessities of life. Such a practice will develop tranquillity in the mind and charitableness will also become spontaneous.
4. Karma
(Law of cause and effects) The goal of Jainism is to facilitate the soul to attend Universal Intelligence, blissful immortality and serenity. This is achieved not only by rituals and ceremonies but also by right
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action. The soul's progress - whilst good, noble actions accompanied by regular silent meditation, creatively hasten the process of liberation. Therefore spiritualising one's life and becoming a missile for radiating peace to all beings, is the key to universal happiness.
Ever, remember that Jainism and peace are synonymous!
Reuben Thuku is a member of the Theosophical Society of Kenya and resides in Nairobi, Kenya.
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