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By : Vaishali Bipin Ramjee, Jain Center of Central Florida
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THE EFFECT OF NON-VIOLENCE ON HEALTH WEALTH AND PLANET EARTH
The most important benefactor for our health, wealth, and planet
earth would be non violence. It is that essence of life when one
tends to refrain from hurting others by ways of physical means. On
the other hand an individual is required to solve the problems
mentally and psychologically.
If non-violence would be the sole motto of every individual
residing the earth, life would be far better than normal. Non-
violence when taken into effect proves to be beneficial for our
entire system. As the entire solar system revolves around the sun,
our entire life should circulate around non-violence. "Ahinsa"
(Non-Violence in Sanskrit) has the values to purify our souls. It
provides us with mental stability. If the various weapons of
destruction were not manufactured, man's health would not have
deteriorated so much. In the olden days when man lived on herbs
alone, he had the strength of 10 human beings put together.
Non-violence has this magnificent quality to take hold of one's
entire life. We tend to use our minds more than residing to anger
and frustration. Putting our minds rightly in what we do, we
develop less mental illnesses and gain total self control. Hence,
it has been rightly said that "Health is Wealth".
Secondly, when speaking of wealth, it means a great deal to most of
us. It is something you derive after engaging your heart and soul
into any particular kind of work. But to know how to put your
wealth into the right use requires a lot of brain work. Proper
brain work can be done through peaceful thinking. Peace, which is
the key element can only be derived through non- violence. Our
wealth can be used for the benefit of our economy. There are a lot
of people who cannot afford to eat the food, wear the clothes, or
live in the houses we live in. Instead of spending millions of
dollars on missiles, bombs and other destructive weapons, we can
provide a lot of help to the poor and needy people. Non-violence
teaches us to live rightly with our money and keeps us in close
connection with the Almighty. Therefore, our wealth is our benefit
and our benefit is the proper use of money through non-violence.
Finally, where does all the air we breathe, and fruits we eat come
from? It is something mother nature has provided to us in bounty.
So, it is our rightful duty to protect mother nature from all the
harmful forces of evil. Non-violently we all together can work
hand in hand to protect our planet earth. Instead of scattering
bombshells everywhere, picking up these pieces can benefit us and
every human on earth. The earth is like our mother, who showers
heavenly love on her children always, no matter what they do to
her. Thus, we should bring out a peaceful atmosphere for everyone
to breathe in. We should plant more trees, recycle waste (like
paper, plastic bags, tins, cans, etc.) for useful purposes and to
prevent pollution of all kinds. Non-violently we can protect the
ozone layer surrounding the earth by reducing combustion, wastage
of fuel and electricity etc. Hence we can prove what a significant
effect non-violence, has on our planet earth.
As a matter of fact, we in our daily lives and in the midst of over
burdening chores, tend to forget, how we can change the world to be
a better place to live in. When speaking of health, wealth and our
planet earth, they have a three-some effect on our lives. On
counts of basic interest we have to just think it out ourselves.
If we have a healthy life, we survive a longer period of social
well being. In this phase of well-being we sometimes succeed in
boosting our quest for money. When we acquire more than the
desired amount, we should set aside the remaining amount for
economical and environmental purposes. Thus, in this way we can
non-violently serve equally to our health, wealth , and planet
earth.
The true patron to receive due respect for teaching the principles
of non-violence to the world was Mahatma Gandhi, who was born in a
well- cultured and patriotic family. Mahatma Gandhi was
affectionately called "BAPU" by everyone, who rose to teach and
preach to the world his principles of goodness and purity. He led
India to freedom, democracy and prosperity through his most
effective tool of non-violence. Even world leaders like ANC
leader, Nelson Mendela and many more are following in his
footsteps.
Hence, by resorting to non-violence our health will be more subtle
and longevity will be our goal.
By Vaishali Bipin Ramjee
Jain Society of Central Florida
1689 Grange Circle
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 260-6459
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