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An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
Posted: 15.07.2016
Content
Preliminaries
Dedication
Publishers Note
Preface
Acknowledgement
About the Author
Apologies
I am honored
Foreword by Glenn D. Paige
Foreword by Gary Francione
Foreword by Philip Clayton
Meanings of Some Hindi & Prakrit Words Used Here
Why This Book?
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
Moving From Vegetarian To Pure Vegetarian (Ahimsak) Life Style
Kissa Thali Kaa
Himsa In What We Eat
Is Ahimsa Limited To The Thali In The Jain Community?
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
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
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
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
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
“The Jains of Butcher Land,” by Mahavir Sanglikar
“More About Butcher Land Jains”
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
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
Mrs. Maneka Gandhi’s article in the Indian newspapers on Philip Wollen
Philip’s list of Daily Dos and Don’ts include
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
How To Be A Compassionate Consumer?
Final Thoughts, Ideas & Perspectives About Ahimsa
Himsa Committed by a Human Agent
Gandhi’s Quotes On Jainism And Nonviolence
Us Graduating Veterinarians Include Notion Of Ahimsa In Revised Graduation Oath
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