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the grcal doctrines of Jamısm, which docs not make a man obduratc but simple and increases in him the stock of harmless checrlulness “Know, so wonderous is the strength of that cheerfulness, and ils poner of cndurance-this chcesful man will do more in the same timc, will do it better, will persciere in it longer than the sad or sullen” A house. holder, is a sceker after truth and desires to be freed from the cycle of transmigration, should take refuge in the doctr. ine of ANEKANTAVADA." Two men pulling a piece of rope in opposite dircctions, thic rope brcals in two, both the mch are sure to fall. It onc of the two men slachens his hold, not he but the other man falls. Likewise, the believe in Syadarada talos no part in disputes, and thereby achieves victory Acharaya Tulsi has mony a time proclaimed," A short letter sounds long when placed belarc a compound letter, then will not he who is a father, be himsell a son in relation to his own father ? That which supports onc's opinion contradicts another's so The man who realises the relative aspect of things, as in thesc cases, never trcats this Jain doctrinc with neglect " Follow the doctrine of Anclantavada which pervades the whole universe, which is at the root of all worldly dealings, which is practised by all, men, women and children even in their daily activities, which reconciles different ideas and which is dear to all classes of great philosophers and is the grand trunk road to salvation '
| SR No. | 011063 |
| Book Title | Jainism and Modern Thought |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | M M Shroff |
| Publisher | M M Shroff |
| Publication Year | 1956 |
| Total Pages | 103 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 3 MB |