Author: jambudweep

The Concept of Religious Freedom, Communal Harmony and Peace Shri M. K. Dharma Raja "Friendliness towards all" was the clarion call given by the Tirthankara Mahavira more than 2,500 years ago. It was a call for tolerance to appreciate the points of view other than one's own. This attitude of tolerance and catholicity of outlook...

SAMANASUTTAM-(23) Of the Householder's Mode of Life Dr. Kamal Chand Sogani 301. (Acaryas) indeed call him Sravaka (householder) who, having attained spiti tual awakening and the like, listens to the superb values of conduct daily from the saints.   302 The person whose comprehension has become clear through spiritual awake. ning and who abandons all...

International Mahavira Jain Mission (Canada): Challenges and Priorities Dr. Harish C. Jain International Mahavira Jain Mission of Canda (IMJMC) was enablished in March 1985 with the inspiration and guidance of Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj, IMJMC's objectives are as follows:   I Promotion of the principles of Jainism among Jains and non Jains alike by education,...

Animal Suffering Dr. S. S. Jhaveri I. Is it not painful and paradoxical to see that in a land known for compassion and non-violence we should be dabbed as being "Cruel" by nature on account of the miserable condition of innocent dumb creatures? Inhumane cruelty to beasts and birds is shameful and shocking   II....

A Man of Extraordinary Genius: Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Dr. Kumarpal Desal In the World Religions Conference held in Chicago in America ninty-two years ago, the modern world of America for the first time heard the determind. spirited, ringing and chiselling sound of India Philosophy and India culture Two Indian delegates participating in this conference...

Bihar and Lord Mahavira Dr. Raja Ram Jain Bihar, the seat of ancient Magadha and Videha has been famous for its golden and rich heritage. The healthy traditions of its culture, its emphasis on secularism, religion and on philosophy have remained the main centres of attraction There is no exaggeration to say that Bihar has...

Jains Living Abroad Shri Satish Kumar Jain It is estimated that nearly four lakh Jains are now residing abroad. During the British regime they mainly settled in UK and other British colonies. Their migration to other countries mainly started from the sixties while better avenues opened in scientific and medical research, in various professions, particularly...

The Heavy Karma Reactions on Hindus and Jains in the Meat Trade Shri Nitin Mehta The concept of companion towards all living beings has deep roots in the Hindu and Jain Traditions. This strong emphasis meant that up till very recently these communities were strict vegetarians and even meticulously avoided going into any form of...

Why Vegetarianism? Dr. D.C. Jain  It is a well-known fact that the major states like U.S.A., UK. U.S.S.R Switzerland, West-Germany, Israil, Mexico, Japan have vegetarian associations and are actively engaged in the propagation of vegetarianism and as such the vegetarian dietary habit is getting recognition from a large number of people. The British Speaker's Hour,...

Animal Parliament Shri Bharat B. Shah Today, if a man kills a man, the world over it is considered an offence and is punishable under Court of Law. Hut the legislation does not extend and say that if a man kills an animal, it is an offence. In some countries, there are a few laws...