An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
Author:
Dr. Sulekh Chand Jain
Dr. Sulekh Chand Jain
Published: 15.07.2016
Updated: 23.09.2016
Updated: 23.09.2016
- Preliminaries
- Why This Book?
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An Overview Of Ahimsa
- Jainism: A Living Tradition
- The Connection Between Ahimsa And Jainism
- What Differentiates A Jain From A Non-Jain?
- Four Stages Of Karmas
- History Of Ahimsa
- The Basis Of Ahimsa In Jainism
- The Two Types Of Ahimsa
- The Three Ways To Commit Himsa
- The Classifications Of Himsa
- The Intensity, Degrees, And Level Of Inflow Of Karmas Due To Himsa
- The Broad Landscape of Himsa
- The Minimum Jain Code Of Conduct
- Traits Of An Ahimsak
- The Net Benefits Of Observing Ahimsa
- Who Am I?
- Jain Scriptures On Ahimsa
- Jain Prayers And Thoughts
- A Poem & Other Thoughts On Ahimsa
- References
- On Items We Put In Our Mouths
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Should Jains Use Dairy Products?
- Past Cultural Practices & Traditions About The Use Of Dairy Products
- The Current Situation
- Cows’ Milk Sold In The USA Is Not Vegetarian
- What Is The Source Of Vitamin D In Milk?
- The Fate Of Cow’s Children: Cry Of The Calf - Are We Listening?
- Is Milk Necssary For The Human Body?
- Debate About The Use Of Milk & Dairy Products In The Jain Community- My Personal Appeal
- Jainism And Veganism: Ahimsa In The Modern World
- Emerging Trends: Veganism in America
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Other Food Items To Avoid Completely
- The Use Of Eggs In Food & Food Products
- What Is The Fate Of Male Chicks?
- What Are The Effects Of Eating Eggs On Human Health?
- Egg-Free Baking Tips
- The Use Of Honey By Jains
- The Use Of Processed And Refined Sugar
- Saboodana (Sago): A Non-Vegetarian Food - Food For Thought?
- The Use Of Silver Foil (Varak) On Food
- Mouth Freshener - The Use Of Paan (Betal-Nut)
- Alcoholic Drinks & Ahimsa
- Medicine & Vitamins
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The Use Of Animal–based Products Other Than Food
- The Use Of Animal Based Products
- How Is Real Leather Produced These Days?
- The Economics Of Leather & How Its Use Directly Contributes To Slaughter Of More Animals
- How Many Animals Are Killed For Just One Leather Jacket Or Set Of Sofa Or Car Seats?
- Alternatives To Leather
- The Use Of Silk: Should I Use Real Silk And Silk Products?
- Can The Use & Trade Of Real Silk In Any Shape Or Form Be Justified By The Jain Community?
- Wool For Body Covering: Is Wool Too A Product Of Himsa?
- Body Decorations & Himsa: The Use & Trade In Animal-Based Products Such As Coral, Pearls, & Ivory
- The Use Of Beauty Aid Products
- Related News & Examples Of Cruelty- Free Movements
- A Message For Contemplation
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Some Customs & Traditions In The Jain Community
- The Treatment Of Domestic Servants & Factory Workers
- Commital Of Himsa In The Name Of Caste
- Open & Uncontrolled Himsa In Jain Functions
- The Use Of Peacock Feather Pichchhi By The Digambra Jain Munis
- Should I Serve Or Pay For Non-Veg Food Or Meals For A Close Friend?
- Family Disputes: The Beginning Of Life Long Himsa
- There Is An Alternative To Violence
- The Relationship Between What Wedo In The Temples And What We Do Outside
- The Tata Company Gesture
- Gender Selection In The Jain Community In India
- The Menace Of Dowry In The Jain Community
- An Example Of Compassion
- The Treatment Of Daughters – In-Law & Young Brides
- Mixed Marriages: Outside The Tradition, Inter-Sect, Intercaste, And Inter-Religious
- Animosity & Conflicts Within Various Sects Of Jainism
- Animal Shelters Run By Jains
- The Use Of Animal Based Products Becoming Prevalent In The Jain Community
- Jains Have Begun Eating & Serving Meat & Alcoholic Drinks
- Donations To Jain Charities By Unethical Buisness-People And Meat Traders: Is This Acceptable?
- Unkowingly Becoming Non-Vegetarian When Going Out To Eat
- Animals & Birds As Pets In Jain Homes
- Conclusion
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Himsa In Making A Living (Aarambhi Himsa)
- Ahimsa & Ethics In Business: A Pre-Requisite
- Achorya (Non-Stealing) Vow (Anuvrat) And Jains
- Five Most Important And Pivotal Vratas (Vows)
- What Is Achorya/Asteya?
- Reasons For Violating The Vow Of Achorya
- Landscape Of Stealing
- Violation Of The Vow Of Achorya
- Some Recent Trends
- Recent Examples & Trends
- The Relationship Between Investment, Business, And Ahimsa - How Do I Choose?
- The Menace Of Adulteration & The Jain Community
- Adulteration In Food Items
- A Memory of Adultration and Cheating
- Adulteration In Medicines
- Adulteration In Patrol/Gasoline And Diesel
- Adulteration & Poor Quality In Building Materials & Construction
- Cheating In The Health Care Industry
- Occupational Health & Safety At Work Place
- Destruction Of The Environment (Paryaavaran), A Sin Against Humanity - Environment, Ecology, Pollution, Himsa & The Jain Community
- Jains In Meat Business
- Do Economic & Financial Cheating & Swindling Constitute Himsa?
- Capitalism, Economic Meltdowns, Swindling, And Manipulation Are The Boon Of The West In The 21st Century
- A Visit With Warren Buffett, The World’s Second Richest Man
- Conclusion
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Some Inspirational Examples, Stories And Case Histories
- Mahatma Gandhi, Whose Whole Life Was A Book On Ahimsa
- Shrimad Rajchandra (or Raichand) & Concern For The Welfare Of Others In His Diamond Business
- Lala Roop Lal Jain And His Ahimsa In Practice - Concern For The Weak
- Local Jain Refuses To Print Himsa Material
- Canadian Woman Refuses Animal-Ingredient And Tested Medicines
- Lessons From My Grand-Daughters
- Refusal To Ride An Elephant
- Concern For Cruelty To The Horse
- Concern For Ahimsa In Delivering Justice
- Minimizing Himsa In Professional Duties
- Ahimsa Guides A Jain Parliamentarian
- Priority Of Care For Horses
- One City In Belgium Goes Vegetarian
- Honesty In Business Pays Dividends
- Noted Jain Creates & Sells Cruelty-Free Soap
- Celebrating With Compassion
- Ahimsa In Word & Deed
- Nemi & Rajul Still Inspire Many
- People First, Profit Later
- Forgot How To Hate
- Resolving Greivances With Ahimsa
- Jain Stock Brokers Call For A Non- Violent Stock Index
- Good News: Agriculture Technology Could Change How The World Eats
- Domestic Tension Resolved With Smiles
- Motherly, Unconditional Love
- Teachers For Ahimsa Program
- Jains Did Not Walk Away From Ahimsa During The Partition Of India In 1947
- North American Jains Abstaining From Leather
- Vegan Thanks-Giving
- US Congressman & Crusader For Peace
- Compassion Breaking The Cycle Of Violence
- Care For Injured Birds
- Community Role Models In Ahimsa
- Especially Noteworty Examples Of Ahimsa
- Australian Animal Rights Crusader
- A Salute To Houston’s Sikh Community
-
Ahimsa In Crisis - A Call For Action
- Ahimsa: Just A Slogan?
- Current Tradition Without Significant And Visible Activism
- Currently The Jain Community Seems To Have Different Set Of Priorities
- Lack Of Teaching, Training, Grounding, And Discussion On Ahimsa
- We Practice What We See
- We Need To Embrace The Five Anuvratas And Not The Five Mahavratas
- Our Community Has Many Sadhus And Sadhvis, And Still Jainism Is Nearly Unknown
- Lack Of Visionary And Commited Leaders
- Why Did Gandhism Fail And Practically Disappear From India?
- We Must Practice Before We Preach
- The Need For Applied Jainism And Jeevan Vigyaan (The Art & Science Of Living)
- We Have Many Mothers But Not Many Moms
- Where Should One Go For Practical Training In Ahimsa?
- A Call To Action
- What Does All Of This Mean To Us?
- Resources For Vegetarianism & Veganism
- Final Thoughts, Ideas & Perspectives About Ahimsa
Sources
Title: An Ahimsa Crisis You DecideAuthor: Sulekh C. Jain
Edition: 2016, 1st edition
Publisher: Prakrit Bharati Academy, Jaipur, India
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