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violence is the sense of possessiveness. Violence is an effect possessiveness is its cause. Modern Economics encourages violence by prescribing attachment to wealth. Mahavira on the contrary preached non-attachment to property. Attachment dominated enterprises are opined as the foundation of social development. Acceptance of this partial opinion is a complete truth has resulted in the spread of violence and terrorism. Mahapragya says “ Solve the problem of possessiveness; the problem of violence will considerably minimize”
Biography of Mahāvīra
In addition to the above, the last chapter of Acārānga has described the ascetic life of Mahavira. There are four sections in this chapter; the topics are as follows, 1. Itinerary
2. Resting place 3. Hardships
4. Non-treatment of diseases and reduced diet.
In this chapter, there is a very realistic description of Mahavira's practice of asceticism, Mahavira's power of suffering and infinite tolerance is mentioned here in this chapter. There is also mention of the troubles and hardships inflicted by humans and animals. But there is no mention of the troubles inflicted by gods. In later literature there is description in great detail of such troubles. There is also mention of tolerance towards cold and hot. This chapter is considered to be an authentic source of the study of the biography of Māhavīra.
Conclusion
Ācārānga was composed nearly 2500 years ago, and it states that: 1. a plant, like a human, also has consciousness and perception. This is
remarkable, as science established this fact hardly a hundred years ago. 2. Indeed, this canon contains the first formal and detailed proclamation on the environment, which is unparalleled.
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