Shah, Pravin2019-09-252019-09-252015-04-21http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/221008Since all lives are interconnected, one should realize that “if we harm ONE we harm ALL Living Beings” and “Greed, Possession and Possessiveness are the primary causes of all violence as well as imbalance in the environment”. These ancient statements form the basis of the modern science of ecology and are refreshingly contemporary in their promises. Lord Mahävir’s entire life was full of compassion. After attaining Kevaljnän, he travelled barefoot for 30 years to deliver the message of true compassion directly to the common people. He lived in perfect harmony with nature throughout his life and provided utmost respect for the environment. He stated that earth, water, fire, air, and vegetation which constitute the five basic elements of our environment, possess life. They possess one sense which is the sense of touch. Animals and human beings possess five senses and a mind. The five senses are: touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. Human beings are also blessed with advanced developed thinking as compared to animals. Hence they also have the responsibility for achieving oneness and harmony among all living beings, including the environment, through compassionate living and disciplined conduct and behavior.engWith permission of the license/copyright holderHindu ethicshinduismJainismJain ethicsReligious ethicsComparative religion and interreligious dialogueIntercultural and contextual theologiesAsian theologiesPostprint