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in principles will vanish and with them the bitterness also. Obviously, this is the best means of promoting common understanding and good will amongst the followers of different faiths. One might say that this is mere common sense that the principle is pre-supposed in every system of thought. It must, however, be remembered that the principle if kept in the background is always forgotten when needed most, and that common sense, unfortunately, is a thing which is most
uncommon.
Syadvada aims at harmonizing seemingly discordant doctrines and teaches us toleration as well as intellectual freedom. It does not make a man obdurate but simple and increases in him the stock of harmless cheerfulness Anekanta is attitude of mind whcih would forbid us to take one-sided partisan view of a thing or problems. It is a manysided approach to the understanding of the problems. One sided and dogmatic approach breeds discontent and hatred and it does not really give a comprehensive picture of reality. Anekanta is an expression of intellectual ahimsa. It teaches us to respect other views. We should realize that we are not the only persons who are right and that we are not alone. What we need today is the spirit of understanding and respect for each other in our social and political life. We are exploiting communal distinctions from poloticial gains. we are made aware of our differences rather than identify views and interests. And anekanta attitude will facilitate understanding and sympathy for each others point of view. Then will disappear the iron, the bamboo and the dollars curtains. Today religious and communal distinations are being politically exploited. Widepsread regional feelings, corruption and nepotism have degenerated the very fabric of our society. We have become helpless spectators in the fierce drama of hatred, averice and violence. Under the garb of ideologies of doubtful suitability to our society and the concept of committed social order, we are destroying the very foundations of social order built with ardeous and painful efforts of great men for centuries. The principle of anekanta, ahimsa should be the solid foundation of society today, we should seek forgiveness for all creatures and we offer friendliness of all. We પ્રબુદ્ધ સંપ્રદા
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should have no enemity against any. The application of this Anekantavada approach (method) or outlook on life or living, is very significant whatever may be the philosophical standpoint, unless it has a relevance to life, it does not get, full significance and value. Because, religion, vision and philosophy are all meant for the prosperity of the mankind. Whenever there is a clash and conflicts amongst different groups, harmonising and order could be established by the doctrine of anekantavada. It is a true real outlook on the life. It is not the monopoly and privilege of any one. It is a balanced, broad, impartial outlook on life. It helps us to decide and resolve conflicts. So it is a model.
It is a way of thinking. This reconciliatory attitude is a panacea for all philosophical and religious conflicts. All views must be equally honoured. One should never resort to violence and all diferences and disputes relating to religion, language, region or other political or economic grievance should be settled by peaceful and
means.
Anekantavada can be used as a technique. mode in which the whole method or a stage of it Technique consists in the means used or the is to be pursued. It draws attention to the fact that there are innumerable qualities in things and beings that exist, and ever so many sides to every question that may arise. We can talk about or discuss only one of them at a time. The seeming differences in statements vanish when we understand the particular point of view.
We have thus seen how a difference, or to be more accurate, a seeming difference of opinion may arise between two persons when they are actually speaking about two different aspects of the truth. Two men pulling a piece of rope in opposite directions; the rope breakes in two, both the men are sure to fall. If one of the two men slackens his hold, not he but the other man falls. Likewise, the believer in syadvada takes no part in disputes, and thereby achieves a victory. Impressed by the rapid striden in science and technology, the mind of the modern man has got moulded to accept all things by logic and scientific standards. Science has as it were
