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(110) : Nandanavana
Jaina Philosophy is stated to be an aggregate of all the philosophies. It could be characterized by the coordinated practice of triad of nonviolence (Ni), non-absolutism (N2) or Anekānta and non-attachmental possession (N3) - Ahimsā, Anekānta and Aparigraha to regulate the activities of mind, speech and body for a peaceful and spiritual life of the individual, society, nation and globe. If one observes this triad, one experiences multiplying rather than additive effect;
Ni + N2 + N3 = N; N2 N3 The factor of non-absolutism represents a factor of vocal speech, which is a connecting link between non-violence and action. The link is always a focal point for the quality of action.
. Most of the traditional authors have described it qualitatively and in figurative and over-extolled language suggesting the theory as the : 1. Highest reach of intuitive human mind. 2. Dynamic dialectics for deeper comprehension and 3. Guide and inspiration for studies in science and mathematics -
Though it may be more statistical and relativistic.
They have supported it on philosophical, logical, ethical, spiritual, religious and non-violence ground. They have called it a (1) lamp, (2) coin, (3) key, (4) chain, (5) colyrium, (6) spectacle, (7) eye, (8) guide, (9) teacher and (10) kind with their specifics given in Table 1. They have illustrated it with the parable of elephant and blind men and pictures drawn from different angles.
Table 1. Hlustrations for Anekānta
S.No.
Illustration Lamp
Coin
sridnit nionooo
Key Chain Collyrium Spectacle Third eye Guide Teacher Royal king
Quality Enlightenment Common acceptance Resolution of locked problems Coordinates the various aspects Clarifies/ improves the vision Improves/widens the vision Holistic sight Gives proper directions for action Motivation Administers Body, Mind and Spirit properly Peels the mental crust
11.
Razor
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