“Is it Always Right to be Right?” - Saman Shrutpragyaji
Peace of Mind

(YouTube, animated film, narrated by Orson Wells, 8 mins.)

The message of this short film is a must-see for anyone trying to understand and apply the principles of anekantvad, namely, the understanding that truth is often seen in different ways by different people and, in this sense, is always relative.  The film presents in a humorous yet thought-provoking way how humans form groups with opposing world views, ideas and philosophies, with young against old, black against white, and so on and so forth.  However, the film also explores how differences can be managed to ensure that everyone is respected and can learn to live peacefully with various types of challenge brought by social, racial and political differences.  It is an application of anekantvad that is thought provoking, instructive and enjoyable.

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