Few lines by Deepa Krishnan from Lessons for Mumbai from the 6th century BC which has stolen my heart... I cannot help liking the anekantvad/syadvad approach, although I know I often present my beliefs very forcefully. Most of us are articulate lobbyists and passionate about one cause or the other. It is quite a giant leap to go from forceful debate to the kind of gentle approach that Ayadvad calls for. When we are very forceful about what we believe in, and thrust it upon others, we are in reality refusing to accept the richness of the many world views that are around us. And we are being driven by ego, by the urge to be listened to the obeyed. It is really a fine line to walk. We must live in this world, and act upon our beliefs, but we must also give room and respect to other beliefs, even when they are much in opposition to our own. How does one do that? Food for thought, especially in this city where a new strain of intolerance seems to be graining ground... These lines have high spiritual values...!!
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:53:15 +0000
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