जैन दर्शन में तनाव और तनाव से मुक्ति

Summary

The text discusses stress as a major problem in the modern world, affecting every person regardless of wealth or poverty. It states that stress is a psychosomatic condition that causes suffering, and while everyone desires happiness and peace, their efforts to achieve these often lead to more stress. The root cause of stress is identified not as material lack or physical illness, but as intense desires, cravings, and attachments. A person with few desires and a contented nature remains peaceful, while those with unfulfilled ambitions and a possessive mindset experience stress. The text emphasizes that true relief from stress requires freedom from desire and attachment, a principle central to Indian religions, especially Jainism. It argues that the accumulation of wealth and possessions does not bring peace; instead, the very urge to hoard creates anxiety and conflict. The concept of *samatva* or equanimity, which involves living without attachment and craving, is presented as the true path to stress-free living. The text criticizes the modern tendency to equate religion with rituals and material gains, asserting that genuine religion is the process of purifying the mind and achieving spiritual self-realization. It concludes that to create a peaceful world, individuals must first learn the art of living without stress by adopting a detached lifestyle, as a stressed person only spreads stress to others.