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Introduction : 3 To cope up with this problem it is necessary to develop the sense of security among the fellow beings. The Jaina Āgama Sūtrakstānga, clearly mentions that "there is nothing higher than the sense of security," which a human being can give to others. The virtue of fearlessness is supreme. It is two-fold (i) one should not fear from others and (ii) one should not cause fear to others. A real Jaina saint is he who is free from fear and enmity. When the fear vanishes and enmity dissolves, there is no need of armaments. Lord Mahāvīra had realised this truth centuries before. In Ācārārga-sūtra he proclaimed “atthi satthar parenaparaṁ natthi asatthaṁ parenaparam" i.e. there are weapons superior to each other, but nothing is superior to aśastra i.e. disarmament or non-violence. A similar problem related with this problem is the problem of war and violence. There are persons and nations who believe in the dictum "might is right" which is one of the prime cause of war. In no way, war and violence are acceptable to Jains. Uttarādhyayana says that "if you want to fight, fight against your passions. Someone to be conquered is no other then your own self." Jains agree to the point that all those who are attached to physical world and have a social obligation to protect others life and property, are unable to dispense with defensive war and occupational violence. They do agree with the point that perfect non-violence is possible only on spiritual plane by a spiritual being that is completely free from attachment and aversion. But non-violent war is also possible. Jaina thinkers have suggested various methods and means for non-violent war and for reducing violence even in defensive wars. The war fought between Bharata and Bāhubali is the example of non-violent war. Thus, the firm faith in credibility and non-violence can save the human race from the problem of its survival.
Problem of Economic inequality and Consumer Culture Economic inequality and vast differences in the mode of consumption are the two.curses of our age. These disturb our social harmony and cause class-conflicts and wars. Among the causes of economic
