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Jainism, like other traditions, has a rich tradition of festivals that connect religious heritage with social life. Raksha Bandhan, commonly associated with sibling and familial bonds, also finds a significant place in Jain narrative tradition. It is associated with the account of Acharya Akampan, who led a group of 700 Jain ascetics, and Vishnukumar Muni, whose intervention protected them from fire. The narrative gives raksha a larger ethical significance, encompassing compassion, responsibility, courage, and the protection of spiritual values.
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The Speak Up section in this edition features an article titled “Non-Violence: The Path of Mindful Self-Consciousness” by Dr. Muthu V. Prakash, Joint Director, ISJS.
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