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Sramana, Vol. 61, No.3
July - September 10
JAIN'S NONVIOLENT PERSPECTIVE OF
HUMAN SURVIVAL
Samani Dr. Shashi Prajna*
( Environmental degradation or pollution has always been a cause of concern universally, but only in recent times the need for a clean environment has necessitated an in-depth probe into pollution and its allied problems. These problems are caused by unabated consumerism, the disintegration of traditional values, and the rampant growth of materialism. The author, through this article has suggested Jain's nonviolent life-style as a way out of this vicious cycle of environment pollution and eco-friendly human survival. Jaina life-style is nothing but strict adherence to vegetarianism, limitation of desires, self-imposed limitation over one's consumption, six modes of livelihood etc. which can really act as a panacea in solving the problems of environmental crisis. ] Introduction:
Study of mankind from Ape age to the present advance modern age is not a miracle, which took place in few seconds. Man being an extraordinary component of environment made this possible by implying his intellect, power and vigor. In his beautiful journey of development, nature proved to be the true companion right from the very beginning of his journey. As far as human nature is concerned, he always wants to dominate his surroundings. Soon with the industrial revolution, due to increasing exercise of superior brain power, the relation between man and other life forms got changed from symbiotic to predatory. His approach, behavior and interactions became more and more anthropocentric arrogating to himself, the exclusive rights to use and exploit all others for his own pleasure and increasing greed.'
Assistant Professor in Jain Philosophy J.V.B.U., Landnun, Rajasthan
