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3. It does imply that one should cultivate an attitude of reasoning, rationality towards different areas of this diverse world. In simple words, it cultivates independent, moderate and liberal sympathetic and coordinating mental attitudes, which are basic for peaceful world. However, it is not only mental attitude but it is also expressible vocally through aspect-based statements. These are more important forms.
4. It develops the concept of thinking (and acting) not only from one's standpoint but also from other's standpoint. It avoids the confusion created by absolutism. The Jainas have always been multiaspectual thinkers and that is why they adopted middle-way theories on many philosophical issues and have won many debates in the past. This involved tolerance of others' views and agreement as far as possible.
5. This theory also encourages non-violent practices like Bharata and Bahubali to avoid wars and conflicts.
6. This theory has a capacity to transform one's (or national) life from hatredness to love, compassion and peace like the emperor Aśoka. It cultivates moral values so desired today.
7. The scientific, technological and economic growth has shown many kinds of scandalous problems well-known to us. This theory suggests to move towards inside to cultivate ethical and moral values for better stress-free and peaceful life.
8. Anekanta theory is democratic and dynamic in orientation to develop better understanding for solution of problems.
9. It is a prejudice-free, non-insistent and guiding concept for life. 10. Anekānta induces wisdom which involves seven pillars: (i) revelation, (ii) elevations, (iii) reduction (iv) elucidation (v) variation, (vi) enumeration and (vii) rejuvenation or transformation. These are the basics of intellectual and physical progress. It makes one progressive and liberal in his cherished direction avoiding religious conflicts etc.
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11. It is stated to be the third eye (internal) like the god Śiva looking over all the aspects of living and non-living entities to coordinate their smooth relationship. It induces flexibility in attitude and behaviour like the thermodynamic theory of elastic body preserving the common qualities of momentum and energy. This
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