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enjoyment. The classical term for Jainism is Niggantha Dhamma. The term Niggantha means one who has unknotted his Hrdayagranthi, or one who has eradicated his attachments and passions. The term 'Jaina' also conveys the same meaning.
A true Jaina is one who has conquered his passions. Mahāvīra says the attachment towards sensuous objects is the root of our worldly existence. The five senses along with anger, conceit. delusion & desire are difficult to conquer, but when the self is conquered, all these are completely conquered. There is a vicious circle in the origin of desire & delusion. Desire is produced by delusion & delusion by desire. Attachment & hatred are the seeds of Karma which have delusion as their source. Karma is the root of birth & death which is the sole cause of misery.
Aparigraha, one of the five Pañca silas is truly a part of universal ethics. Its role in restoring peace and harmony in the world cannot be neglected. It is needed to be closely associated with modern society. Its economic growth, environmental preservation. consuming 'too much' or possessing 'too much' has become an object of social concern as this is a real threat to the social environment. Aparigraha is the solution as it means limiting consumption and acquisition.
SOLUTION OF WORLD PROBLEMS:
A JAINA PERSPECTIVE
We all are human beings first hence the problems, humanity is facing today, are our own. In fact, we, ourselves, are solely responsible for their creation and naturally have to bear their consequences also. Become our earnest duty to ponder over their roots and causes, to suggest their solutions and to make honest efforts for their eradication.
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