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As is obvious, the principles of Ahiṁsā, Anekānta and Aparigraha are the right conduct, knowledge and vision. Jainism further believes that we all should be friendly to others, show compassion towards people in need and respect good people. Therefore, by practising the principles of Jainism, one inherently promotes and cultivates peaceful co-existence of individuals and societies not only with other human beings but also with all other living creatures, thereby also protecting our environment.
Question (3)
Anekāntavāda and Syādvāda theories of Jainism teaches us the acceptance of different points of view. How can individuals practice this in everyday life to become more tolerant?
Question by: Sanjay Kumar Jain, CISCO, USA
Answer: Individual can practice Anekāntavāda by following means:
• Listen to others • Attempt to understand other person's viewpoints and
not impose our own. • Communicate your own viewpoints by educating others
or using alternate communication mechanisms in a peaceful manner. • Be flexible and adopting. Question (4)
Jainism advocates total non-violence. How does one defend one self or one's country in the face of violence by others?
Answer: Jainism prescribes absolute total non-violence for 'Munis'. It strongly recommends total non-violence to the common man or woman like us; however it allows the common man or woman to defend oneself or one's country only when attacked by others.
