Is force justifiable against a spouse?
According to the fundamentals of Jainism, use of force against any individual or group, including those who are evildoers, is violence. Such exploits involve passions and constitute self-directed violence that causes the bondage of undesirable karma. Thus force against children and spouse is unthinkable and unacceptable. It should be pointed out that one may consider that there is a fine line between discipline and use of force. However instead of using pressure or force, children should be made to understand the importance of good habits, behavior and character. Children need amiable guidance and persuasion coupled with judicious confinements to develop into fine human beings. Husbands and wives need to understand each others’ viewpoint and resolve their differences through compromise and tolerance. Such self-discipline is necessary for peace and harmony in life. Although Jains do not condone the use of force under any circumstances, we can not lose sight of reality. In spite of our b
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