Book Title: Models of Conflict Resolution and Peace in Jain Tradition Author(s): Nalini Joshi Publisher: ZZ_Anusandhan View full book textPage 5
________________ मार्च २०१० १३५ many seeds like custard apple should be avoided. Vigilance in selecting the food inculcates them to accept food that causes the least possible violence. While choosing clothes, cotton-clothes are preferable than silk. Leather-articles are avoided. A guideline is provided to a businessman by giving a list of fifteen prohibited businesses (Karmādānās) so that one can choose a business which incurs less harm. In Jain mythologies, it is depicted that when Bharata and Bāhubali, the sons of first Tirthamkara, enter into a war, they decided to engage a duel (dvandva-yuddha) in order to avoid a huge warfare causing death of thousands of warriors. For kings, Virodhi Hirhsa is somehow permitted but Samkalpi Hiṁsā is highly condemned. Lord Mahāvira preached the kings who were his lay disciples that they should avoid aggressive wars and showing off their military strength. While defending oneself, one's neighbour, one's country and one's belongings, violence is inevitable.10 These sinful acts create Karmic bondage and one has to observe penance for lessening the bad effects. The proclamation of Lord Krsņa in Gitā, i.e. '318 cal Horezi मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः' has no scope in Jaina ideology of Himsa and Ahimsā. In the freedom movement of India against British rule, the Jaina freedom fighters naturally preferred the non-violent way of Gāndhiji than the way of Krāntikārins. In fact, it is evident from Gāndhiji's biography that he was actually influenced by the Jaina way of life. C: The Model of Peaceful Interaction with Rulers. When we examine the Jaina History from this point of view, we come to know that in the Ancient, Medieval and Modern period, Jainas are successful in keeping peaceful and creative interaction with the Rulers. There are few kings who themselves belong to Jaina faith. It is mentioned in the prakrit inscriptionsPage Navigation
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