________________
1. society
The Root Cause of Social Conflict
The root cause of ali social problems and conflicts is that man wants to shift his responsibilities to the shoulders of others. Transferring one's own responsibility on others, or getting one's own work done by others has become an index of honour and prestige today. But this is the worst form of injustice, oppression and exploitation. What shame or dishonour is there in doing one's own work ? In fact, getting your work done by others is the privilege of the sick, the lame or the cripple. Not doing one's own work, even in a state of good health, is not at all a matter of honour; it is a sin.
Individual and Society
Man, do not think that your good and evil deeds are your own concern confined to your ownself. No, it is not so. Every action of yours has its effect on the world as a whole. Is it not a fact that if you throw a pebble in one corner of a pond, the waves will rise and spread over the whole pond ?
Social Good
All human beings are sailing in the same boat. The interests of all are the same. Either all safely sail across the
127
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
