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Multifaceted symbiotic philosophy of ..... : 65 cultural dialogues unfold themselves in the compassionate, rational and symbiotic Jaina ethics of tolerance, interconnectivity and reciprocity and in the basic non-absolutistic postulates which preserve unity and diversity without undermining the identity of either of the two. The Jaina tradition emphasizing Anekānta (multi-dimensional approach to truth), Syādvāda (contextual and situational approach to reality and knowledge) and icchā-parimāņa (limitations of wants, possessions and consumption), is an important tributary of this mainstream idea which found sanctuary in the heritage of India and which is the main motif in the mosaic of Indian culture. The philosophy of aņuvrata highlighted by contemporary Jaina thinkers presents a model of ideal human living. It is a practice of samatva. The method of preksādhyāna is a practical exercise to mould life according to that model. It is a psycho-physical transformation of an individual. On that basis the art of living known as jīvana vijñāna has been developed. Thus Jaina philosophy offers worthwhile perspectives on individual and collective life, social organization, political governance, economic order, globalization and international relations, scientific and technological policies, environmental protection and moral and spiritual progress.
Refrences: 1. See Meri Bhāvanā, Yugal Kishor Mukhtar 2. Tattvārthasūtra, 7/2-3 and its commentries, Parshwanath Vidyapeeth,
Varanasi, 1993 3. Ibid, 1/34-35 4. Samyagdarśana-jñāna-cāritrāņi mokşamārgah, Ibid, 1/1 5. Daśavaikālikasūtra, IV 6. Jahā karo candanabhāravāhī, Bhārassa bhāgi na hu candaņassa evam khu nāņi caraņeņa hīņo, nāṇassa bhāgi na hu soggale,
Avasyakaniryukti, 1/2/100, Shri Harsha Puspamrita Jain Granthamala, Lakhabaval, Shantipuri, Saurastra
