Answer

In Jain Dharma, we should avoid anger and revenge, but that does not mean silently allowing harm. If someone is bullying you and you cannot complain to a teacher or elder, take safe and peaceful steps to protect yourself.

• Move away from the bully whenever possible.
• Stay near kind classmates or people who make you feel safe.
• Do not fight back with violence or abusive words.
• Speak firmly and calmly: “Please stop. I do not like this.”
• Write down what happened, when it happened, and who was there.
• If one adult is not available, try another trusted person: a relative, school counselor, neighbor, friend’s parent, or community member.
• If you are in immediate danger, go to a safe public place and seek urgent help.

Explanation

Jain Dharma teaches Ahimsa, non-violence in thought, speech, and action. This means we should not hurt others, but it also means we should not support violence or cruelty by staying in a harmful situation when safety is possible.

Protecting yourself peacefully is not against Jain values. It is a wise action when done without hatred or revenge.

Spiritual Understanding

A Jain approach would be:

• No revenge — do not return harm with harm.
• No hatred — try not to let anger control your mind.
• Courage with peace — protect yourself calmly and wisely.
• Seek safety — your life and well-being are important.

You may also silently recite the Namokar Mantra to calm your mind and gain inner strength.

Takeaway

Do not bully back, but do not suffer silently. Walk away, stay near safe people, speak firmly, record what happens, and find another trustworthy person who can help. In Jain Dharma, true strength is peaceful courage.