Anekantvada, the Jain concept that professes multiple views of reality, goes even deeper, and its verdict on unmindful endeavours of mankind are damning. The bacterial organism, as understood in modern science, can be compared with what is called nisodiya life in Jainism. And non-violence, which is fundamental to Jain philosophy, teaches one not to harm even the most basic forms of life. Jainism and other Indian systems of thought advocate that compassion must be the foundation for any truly civilised community.
To the Vedic seer, the Earth was an object of worship, not of exploitation.
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