Lord Mahavira

Author(s): C R Bhansali
Publisher: M and P Consultancy and Marketing Co Delhi

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8. Positive Thinking of Spirituality
No religion teaches its followers to hate any one. Religion does not preach to its followers to believe in superstitions and create differences between two communities, so that people misuse it for their vested interests.
Religion does not mean fundamentalism rather it means a belief in a moral set-up.
True religion is one which does not differentiate between two, rather integrates.
A balance between freedom and restraint is important for maintaining social order.
Equality is an important principle for social order.
Co-operation is another necessary principle for maintaining social order.
Sympathy, tolerance and sensitivity are also important principles for social order.
Unless people inculcate the values of Ahimsa, truth and restraint, they will not let each other live freely. Every person should have some constructive contribution to make in society.
It is important that people just don't keep asking for their rights but are also alert about their duties.