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As for logic the Jains have a special kınd called, 'Syada. vada' that is to look at things from various points of view and not only at one point before coming to a conclusion. Hence Jainism refutes Ekantavada and accepts Anekantavada. As aforesaid Jain religion is based on Ahimsa (non violence), I go further and say the theory of Ahimsa began with the Jains. They preach Ahimsa in word, in thought and in deed, so to say Ahimsa in every sphere of life This principle can nghtly be the alpha and olnega of Jainism. Jain religion breathes an atmosphere of peace not only to human but to all living beings. As Jainism stands most vigorously in its principles it has a world mission to perform. Jainism, as shown, regards the principle as absolute and without exception It recommends its application irrespective of the practical difficulties involved. It is not a device for the maintanance of the status quo but the solid foundation of a really true and permanent peace.
The most important point today is to understand the distinction between the ordmary life that we live and the real soul life which we ought to live, also to know the means by which we can escape the misseries of this unstable and mutable world, which is full of suffering so that the ultimatum may be attained sooner. Answer to this can very well be found in the words of Lord Mahavira, "By purifying all knowledge, by forsaking folly and delusion and by destroying likes and dislikes (ve) can realize Moksha (which
