वैश्विक समस्याएं और जैन दृष्टि

Summary

The text discusses the problems facing humanity, emphasizing that they are self-created and that religious leaders share responsibility for addressing them. It identifies mental stress as a major issue of the modern age, attributing it not to a lack of resources but to unlimited desires and attachment to material pleasures. The Jain perspective is presented, stating that attachment (raga) is the root cause of all mental and physical suffering. The solution, according to Jainism, is to cultivate a detached outlook (anasakta drishti) towards life, as reducing attachment increases peace. The text also addresses the survival of humanity, linking it to disarmament. It argues that the development of science and technology, without corresponding spiritual values, has led to mutual distrust, fear, and an arms race. The Jain solution emphasizes fearlessness (abhaya) as the highest virtue, which involves neither fearing others nor causing fear. It is stated that when fear and enmity end, weapons become unnecessary. The text further explores the roots of war and violence in human discontent, greed for power and wealth, and attachment. It advocates for self-conquest over conquering others, citing Jain teachings that fighting one's own negative tendencies is superior to external conflict. While acknowledging that complete non-violence may be for saints, the text urges minimizing violence, especially against the innocent, and suggests methods like mediated and unarmed conflict, citing the example of Bharat and Bahubali and Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance.