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Jainism : The Cosmic Vision of truth in everything. Never say : 'I am right;' but say, 'whatever is right belongs to me'. In Mahavira's time, there were many disputes and controversies and everyone believed he/she was right. Mahavira said : 'Don't be self-centred and don't look at things from your point of view only (ekant), but from others point of view also (anekant). Then and then only you will be able to know undiluted truth.' Thus anekant philosophy is Mahavira's greatest gift to mankind, according to Vinoba. Long before Einstein, Mahavira thought of relativism 2600 years ago.
The key concept in Jainism is ‘harmony', or 'synthesis'. As the world shrinks, congruence of religions becomes a necessity. All religions must coexist. Kings Kumarpal and Vishnuvardhan had this vision in mind when they built Shiva and Vishnu temples alongwith Jinalayas. Kalikalsarvagna Hemchandracharya performed pooja in Shivalay in Somnath. Not only that he prayed there, but composed a verse propitiating Bhagwan Shiva. It is, therefore, hoped that the idea of anekant will be the foundation of synthesising the sublime elements of all religions. Mahavira had waged a war against blind beliefs, rigid customs and traditions which hamper one's spiritual growth. The word 'Vardhaman' connotes 'progress' or 'progressive'. And one whose mind is free from prejudices can only become nirgranth. Mahavira sought to remove the cobwebs of beliefs and customs and free the soul from these shackles which bind it and prevent its liberation. 'That is true religion which does not bind the soul, but facilitates its liberation', he said. His religion has stood the test of time since it encompasses even scinetific vision. Dr. Jagdishchandra Bose proved that there was life in plants and this was what Rishabhdev had said earlier. In fact religion is
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