________________ 204 : Sramana, Vol 57, No. 3-4/July-December 2006 non-eternal etc."! We may say it otherwise also that reality is manifold and each entity has a manifold nature - consists of diverse forms and modes of numberless aspects. The knowledge which determines the complete meaning of an object through the employment of one-sided knowledge is partial knowledge. Hence, we should rule out all absolute judgments, otherwise truth would be violated. A valid knowledge is defined as that which gives us knowledge of a thing in its various aspects. All expressions are somehow real. All objects are of multiple characters, hence all things are multi-dimensional? or anekantika views. Views of anekanta (The Jaina theory of multiple facets of reality and truth) may be characterized as follows : Middle Way Practical Anekanta Views Ruling-out Extremisms Creative and Dynamic Thus, this view is regarded as the balanced and synthetic one including all facets of understanding and ruling-out any prejudiced and unilateral dominance of the ideas or thought. Absolute is ideal and it cannot be reached or accessed easily, while anekanta supplies feasible and dynamic method and understanding to tackle the problems of every sort and broadens the ways for development and prosperity. It has the characteristic to include all aspects of knowledge and understanding. Over-organised outfits (political, social or voluntary) supported by ideological fanaticism present their sectarian thoughts of their blind minds as the final truth, while the nature of truth as per anekantavada should be dynamic and of creative attitude. It is fatal Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
