Answer

To follow the Jain motto “Live and let live”, practice Ahimsa — non-violence in thought, speech, and action — toward all living beings.

In Jain Dharma, this means:

• Live peacefully yourself.
• Do not harm others physically, emotionally, or mentally.
• Respect the right of every soul to exist and progress.
• Reduce cruelty, anger, ego, greed, and attachment in daily life.

Explanation

In Jainism, every living being — human, animal, bird, insect, plant, and even the smallest life forms — has a soul. Each soul desires happiness and wants to avoid pain.

So, “Live and let live” is not only about tolerating others. It means:

• Do not kill or hurt living beings unnecessarily.
• Speak gently and truthfully.
• Avoid anger, hatred, and revenge.
• Respect people with different views.
• Choose food, work, and lifestyle with minimum harm.

Practical ways to follow it:

• Follow vegetarianism and avoid food that involves violence as much as possible.
• Be careful while walking, driving, cooking, and cleaning so that small living beings are not harmed carelessly.
• Practice forgiveness instead of holding grudges.
• Control speech by avoiding insults, lies, gossip, and harsh words.
• Use resources responsibly and avoid waste, because overconsumption causes harm to many beings.
• Be compassionate toward animals, people, and nature.

Spiritual Understanding

According to Jain Dharma, harming others binds karma to the soul. Compassion, restraint, forgiveness, and non-violence help purify the soul.

The deeper meaning of “Live and let live” is:

• I should not dominate others.
• I should not disturb another being’s peace.
• I should understand that every soul is independent and valuable.
• I should live with self-control and kindness.

Takeaway

To follow “Live and let live,” begin with this simple practice:

Before every action, word, or thought, ask: “Will this hurt any living being?”

If the answer is yes, try to choose a gentler, more compassionate path. This is the Jain way of living with Ahimsa.