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become an obsession with the modern man. against fanaticism. We are in short, encouraged How can one hope to be happy without peace of to resp
ce of to respect the feelings and use of others. The mind? And how can one hope to have mental Anekantavada thus, is the master key of different peace without Anakantavada? Learn, therefore, religions. first to assimilate the philosophy of Anekantavada Today the world is entangled in the meshes of in life and you will be astonished to find yourself ideologies. Each ideology tried to uproot the mentally at peace even in the midst of all others, but in the ensuring conflict it is humanity vicissitudes of life, in fair weather or foul!
but in the ensuring conflict it is humanity
itself, which is being uprooted. In such an The practical aspect of the 'Syadvada' Primarily environment, the application of Anekantavada with lies in the fact that one must always concede to its philosophy of relativity can play a supreme the other point of view without decesion and thus role in bringing harmony among these conflicting win his freindship: if this be not possible, one ideologies. If used it as a model, it persuades should at least cultivate neutrality. Indeed if only each side to understand and appreciate the point we learn to see others through their point of view, of view of the others and thus remove discord. It mankind would be spread the sad results of is not a sect or just one more conflicting ideology, manifold consists.
it is a way of thinking and conflicting ideology, it Needless to say, then, that this 'Anekantavada' is is a way of thinking and living. It is a technique to like an antidote a potent pill spiritually which synthesize and harmonize the conflicts which can teaches man to think with balance of reason in be applied in various disciplines and fields. the light of such comparisons and relativities and It applied as a decision model, its application will ultimately cures him of his helplessness in
"liberate the mind, develop the mind and liberate suffering and canceit in happiness.
from false beliefs, dogmas, superstitions, *Anekantavada' therefore can be called to be a dogmatic attitudes, mis conceptions and so on. Spiritual tonic' which tones both body and mind Its main aim is to develop man's taste, reasoning, of the suffering self. It promises peace of mind mind. rational thinking, consistent thinking and and, therefore health of physique also. Pleasure
how to act in certain circumstances and how to and pain, good and bad all are our mental iudae
judge between two courses of action and select attitudes. Heaven and hell are first the creation of
the right course of action to proceed further for our mind, before we experience them externally in
onward march fo liberation. life. As the great English poet Shakespeare hath said, "there is nothing good or bad in the world We are living in a world of chronic conflicts and but thinking makes it so" or Mind in its own place in constant dread of war. The warring nations can make a heaven of hell or hell of heaven.' forget the dignity and sacredness of human life. They all depend on our angles of looking at the Decision making involves' selecting the best situations. It is up to us to live in constant alternative to fulfil the given task, or choosing a happiness or in permanent unhappiness on this particular course of action to achieve a goal.' earth.
Application of Anekantavada helps us to The habit of relative or comparative thinking is
understand and think rationally, consistently all the the real key to peace and happiness. It served as
aspects of a thing and to avoid. the religious the key to unlock the doors of wisdom and the
conflicts as well as biased attitudes. Application soul means to establish uniformity amidst diversity
of Anekantavada is a Panacea for the present of views.
communal problems and a key to peace and
happiness which is of prime importance. Will the The value of looking at things from different
world adopt it? angles both in sceintific investigations and in practical affairs is obvious. It draws upon us the idea that reality is always complex it discourages Vishal Apts, 'H' Bldg., Flat No. 402, 4th floor, Sir dogmatism and hasty conclusions. In practical M.V Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai -400069. matters it nurses a spirit of justice and guards us Mobile : 8879591079.
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