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A. Physical Personality -
Appearance- A person's appearance is deeply influenced by his state of health. It is now a proven fact that vegetarianism is healthier than non-vegetarianism. As the Jaina precepts strongly advocate vegetarianism, it helps its followers in ensuring better health and appearance. Bearing - Gait, carriage and posture of a humble person create a much better impression than those of a proud or arrogant one do. Jaina emphasis on humility is wellknown and hence it is a positive influence on personality. Dress - The thumb-rule for acceptable way to dress is simplicity. Jainism is a strong advocate of this virtue and
it makes for a good dress-sense. B. Intellectual Personality -
Intelligence And Knowledge - Study or Svādhyāya is an integral part of Jaina way of life. The very words of the Lord echo though the pages of Uttarādhyayanasūtra that one must study at the appointed times and then reflect on the studied subject in lonely isolation. The study part itself includes the steps such as learning, questioning, repeating, contemplation and teaching. Needless to say that these injunctions go a long way in improving the intelligence and knowledge part of the intellectual aspect of personality. Imagination Creativity And Problem Solving AbilityThe Jaina emphasis on simplicity, frugal existence, limited possession and inconspicuous consumption instil in its followers a spirit of improvisation and it is impossible without fertile imagination and creativity. Problem solving is only a natural corollary to these two traits. Verbal Expression - The importance of good expression for creating a good impression has been
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