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prejudices. He who has no attchment even with his body can certainly have no attachment with the external symbols of religion, Dharma is related with the soul. It is concerned neither with the body, nor with the external symbols painted on the body. The monasteries, temples and mosques do not fall within its purview.
The Tenets of Jainism
Jain philosophy exhorts you to overcome the struggle of life. It enjoins upon us to fight the battle of life on the one hand and on the other to control the temptations and weaknesses of the self by treading on the path of penance and asceticism. At the same time it also enjoins upon us to root out social evils, injustice and exploitation, and to establish permanent peace in the world.
Opposition to injustice in every form and all-out efforts to root out injustice from society is not a sin, but a holy action. All that is necessary is that your efforts should be prompted by a desire for universal good.
Universality of Jainism
Every living creature has equal right on Jainism. There are no restrictions of caste, sect or nationality in it. It is all-embracing and universal and therefore we have no right to confine it with in any particular country, or caste or sect. It is a soft morning breeze that Imust refresh all.
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