Starvation must not be used as a weapon of war. Yet, parties involved in conflicts often resort to the blockade of food and medical aid to civilians in conflict zones, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Powerful nations, despite their capacity to intervene, tend to prioritise strategic interests over humanitarian concerns. What ethical considerations should guide powerful nations in preventing such actions and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access?

populations against Atrocities (UNSMMAP)

ETHICAL GUIDANCE NEEDED:

There are no winners in war, only losers. And so, profile of Welfare must override power politics.

Mahavira (24th Tirthankaara) propounded Jaina philosophy in Shodain (ancient period) when built a strong philosophical base for both.

TEACHINGS AND RELEVANCE:

(I) Ahimsa (Moral Integrity) in focus (IAS/IPS) - Results in Stronger moral conscience, to counter cruel

(II) Philosophy of Non-violence - Inanimate beings - Results in Stronger moral conscience, to counter cruel

(III) Tackle using violence and War (Chanakya crisis)

(IV) Animal/Environmental rights - as focus on inanimate beings as well (Peter Singer)

Philosophy of Budda strong & unwavering abstaining from - Stealing -> Crime -> Scaity life

Sayavada - theory of multiplicity (Pluralism realities)

Proyida sampada (theory of interconnected nature & impact)

Public Tolerance And acceptance -> Counter Communal violence (NUH)

Neo-Winetery based on hatred

Links to Fraternity and communitarian values in society

Vacane distribution to all irrespective of economic class.

Social media platforms have moulded public attitude and hence are important agents of socialization.

(Social media - powerful agents)

REASONS FOR ACQUIRING POWERFUL:

Internet penetration - India largest data consumer appealing to Cognitive and emotional beings

(G)- Influencer culture role models are Instagram followed by youth

Internet addiction and over use of screen time

Legitimacy - fake news with due AI tools, authentic - difficult to differentiate

SM - Charging attitude

(G2)-> # Method: Women safety awareness

(M2)- Buying (Luxury) brand due to influencer seeds

Social media must serve as our companion and not become our master. Can be used for cattle behaviour change with algorithm

'Voice of conscience' is the inner voice of human beings that motivates moral action.

[MORAL] -> leads to Righteous action (Upholstana Against Pawana)

[IMMORAL] -> leads to Immoral behaviour (Kravana Principally stra)

LISTENING TO VOICE OF CONSCIENCE:

(G3)- Gandhi's idea of Satyagraha remained persistent.

Right thought -> Right faith -> Right action (Buddhist / Satva values)

ETHICAL LITERACY - Building strong value in childhood, with moral education.

MORAL COURAGE - to listen and act upon our conscience (G3) - had a Stoic vision after his execution.

MINDFULNESS - and meditation

ETHICAL LEADERSHIP - seek inspiration from leaders like Socrate and JL Nehru

SELF DISCOVERY - by traversing and journaling Voice of conscience is higher than any court of law as opined as motivate justice