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Jain Diaspora
[1] The bravehearts of any community are not
confined to one particular field. The Jain community, known for its enterprising spirit in business, has contributed significantly to a variety of fields. They set their foot in the uncharted Africa and then they spread their wings to myriad fields which include business, industry, management, computer technology and many others. One thing that stands out is the fact that the members of the Jain community, wherever they happen to live and work, adhere to certain principles such as ahimsa and anekant. The Jain tradition is a philosophical one and not an existential one - it is a tradition related to thought, behaviour and diet. Therefore, it is necessary to grasp the essence of this tradition to make it part of one's own life. The Jain community will have to create its own distinct identity in the modern world. It is foresighted and traditional, yet modern. We talk of
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