Jain Digest 1991 01

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527041/1

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AWAIWAIWAIIMAMBINA
JAIN DIGEST
QUARTERLY NEWS MAGAZINE
Founded 1985
FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA
January 1991
Volume 18
Circulation: 5,600
This issue features articles on the Jain Declaration of Nature at Buckingham Palace and Kothari's "Complementarity and Eastern Principle."
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Editor-In-Chief: Surender K. Jain
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Jain Digest is a quarterly news magazine published by Federation of JAINA for the international Jain community and many others who have interest in Jainism. Besides domestic and international news including achievements, awards, honors by individuals we also publish some articles of general interest appropriate to the objective of this magazine. The directors of Jain Centers both in the United States and abroad should send their news letters and other items of interest to the Editor as per details given below:
Materials concerning matrimonial matters should be sent to F.J.Dalal, 9001 Goodluck Road, Lanham, MD 20704. News for the Youth Corner be sent to Urmila Talsania, 5 Yellow Star Court, Woodridge, IL 60007 and items relating to Education and Library be sent to Premchand Gada, 4410 Fiftieth St., Lubbock, TX 79414.
It is requested, all articles submitted be typed, good quality, preferably black & white non-returnable photographs may also be sent for possible publication. We will try our best to publish the materials sent, but due to limited space we may, the editor reserves the right to edit any material sent for publication and limit the quantity published. Any material sent whether published or not, will not be returned.
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Executive Advisory Board
Sulekh C. Jain; T.J.Salgia; Pramod Jhaveri; Prem C. Jain; Premchand Gada; F.J. Dalal Urmila Talsania; Arvind Vora; Naresh Shah; Paul Kuepferle; John Cort; Ravindra K. Jain Manoj Dharamsi, Narendra Sheth, and John Laplante.
Executive Committee Members of the Federation of JAINA
Sulekh C. Jain (513) 777-1554 Niranjan C. Shah (708) 635-7780 Naresh Shah (516) 741-9269 Prem C. Jain (415) 770-0503 Manhar Sheth (416) 828-9879 Satish Nayak (314) 394-3195 Mahendra K. Dosi (404) 442-8559 Surender K. Jain (614) 592-1660 Urmila Talsania (708) 969-8845 Premchand Gada (806) 794-4777 F.J. Dalal (301) 577-5215 Manoj Dharamsi (703) 620-9837 Tansukh J. Salgia (217) 223-7735
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Special Thanks
This issue of the Jain Digest has been sponsored entirely by the genorous donations of the following individuals in honor of their parents and grandparents; Manilal Umedchand Shah and Kantaben Manilal Shah of Bombay, India:
1) Mr. and Mrs. Hasmukhlal, Bombay, India
2) Mr. and Mrs.Pravin Shah and their children, Reshma and Sujata, Cincinnati, OH 3) Dr. and Mrs. Shirish Shah and their children, Priya and Niraj, Toledo, OH
JAIN DIGEST
Manilal Umedchand and Kantaben Manilal Shah
Departments
News & Announcements
International News
Calendar of Events
Matrimonials Vantage Point
Letters To the Editor
Youth corner
Features
Jains in Kenya
Are you still a vegetarian?
The Complementarity Principle

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Special Section
H.R.H. Prince Philip's message
Ecology
Greenhouse Effect
WWF Network
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This issue has been made possible by the cooperation of several individuals on the advisory board including Sam McCoy, production advisor, Shannon Germovsek and Steve Jain. I appreciate their efforts and thank them for all the help they have given me. Kimberly Germovsek Publishing Editor

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JAIN DIGEST
From The Editor...
The 6th Biennial JAINA Convention will take place in a few months and all of us are anxiously awaiting to participate in this important event. We expect to have a few thousand participants from all around the world. We will listen to many scholars, gurus, and Acharyas speaking on Jain religion and its philosophy with their interpretations.
We know Anekantvada is the foundation of Jain philosophy. On whatever matter Jain religion reflects upon, it does so from the point of view of Anekantavada. Anekan
tavada stands for a procedure that lets one think about anything from various points of view. To think of something from an individual point is to pursue only partial truth. We are all Jains whether belonging to one sect or another. This realization will enhance the spirit of religion especially in the minds of youngsters who have to carry the tenets of this religion into the next century. This would also advance the cause and propogation of the Jain religion.
Surender K. Jain
News and Announcements
Sixth Biennial convention invitation
Special airline rates for convention go-ers
More information on the exact details of the program will be available later. We all are very excited about the convention and are looking forward to your participating in large numbers.
Please register immediately and be a part of the history being created by this convention. If there are any questions, please contact:
JAINA Convention 1991 34143 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94555 he Jain Center of Northern CA, cordially invites all Jains to attend the 6th Biennial Convention of the
Prem Jain
(415) 770-0503 Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) from Thursday, July 4, to Saturday, July 6, 1991 at
(415) 659-8042 FAX
Pravin Turakhia Stanford University in the San Francisco Bay area of CA. The
(415) 794-9700 theme of the convention is "Extending Jain Heritage to the Next Generation." The convention will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of JAINA.
Youths stand as a meeting point of the past and the future. It is with each generation that humanity renews and continues itself. Also, there is a growing recognition among the young themselves of the importance of a spiritual foun
ajiv P. Jain of Delhi, has been contacting airlines to dation for their lives and for the values that can sustain them
obtain special fares from Delhi-USA for attending the throughout a lifetime and beyond. Stepping into the 21st
Sixth JAINA Convention at San Francisco on July 4-6, Century, let us all get involved and work together to influ
1991. Those interested should contact him at C-73/B, South ence the future. Our heritage is what makes us special. Let us
Extension, Part II, New Delhi, 49, India. His phone number is put it all together people, resources, and results.
646-0985. The task is intergenerational and involves our learning from one another. Thus the convention will be primarily focused on the creative extending of Jain heritage to a new generation and to society. The convention will feature many programs, sessions, video/slide presentations, panel discussions, art/book exhibitions, and presentations relating to all rofessor Nathmal Tatia offered the course "Three Traaspects of Jainism with special emphasis on young Jains.
ditions of Meditation" in the Fall semester at the Most importantly, we have a Review, Resolutions and Ac
Harvard Divinity School. Professor Tatia explored the tions and follow-up session at the end so that from the heart of the soteriological praxis embedded in the traditions energy generated by this convention we can recognize the of Yoga Darsana, Nikaya Buddhism, and Jainism. During issue and form committees. to continue momentum and these lectures, an interesting balance was struck between the tempo.
faithful presentations of each tradition and an emphasis for Various dignitaries, Jain monks, Jain scholars, young both comparative insights and personal reflection. This culJains, and prominent Jains from around the world are ex- minated near the end of the semester when the students pected to attend this historical event. Arrangements have began to discern a single thread running through these been made for all delegates. San Francisco Jain Center host seemingly heterogeneous traditions of meditation. families will provide accommodations for all the delegates.
Dr. Tatia was a visiting professor at Harvard DivinThe Jain Center will also provide transportation to and from ity school during the fall semester of 1990. Currently he is the airport/bus/train station.
Director of Jain Vishva Bhrati in Ladnun, Rajasthan, India.
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JAIN DIGEST
An appeal to help Mahavir Vidyalaya
To help Mahavira Jaina Vidyalaya, we have started colIlecting funds to identify the projects where funds will be
used most effectively. If interested, please send your tax deductible contribution payable to Share & Care Foundation for India (a non-profit organization, tax exempt #222458395) and mail it to Mr.Anop R. Vora (committee chairman, 716-473-9290), One Robin Drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14618.
JAINA welcomes new
members
Cleveland Society creates Rajgiri mountain
JAINA appoints 1991 Award Committee
Rajgiri mountain created by Cleveland Jain Society
AINA is pleased to welcome Jain Center of Central Florida, Orlando, FL and Bramhi Jain Center of Qunicy, IL as new members.
Jaina is an association of association in North America and as such represents nearly all Jains. There are still organizations in several cities in North America that are not yet members of JAINA. We invite them all to become mem
bers before the next JAINA convention in San Francisco, July The Jain Society of Cleveland celebrated Diwali func- 4-6, 1991. If all Jains are united as one national organization,
tion on Oct. 28, 1990 with a theme "Dwali in Pavapuri" the Jain community will be an even stronger force in North
To create the atmosphere of PAVAPURI (Mahavir's America. Nirvana place) the society created the mountain of RAJGIRI (Mahavir's DIKSHA place) with various temples (Dehri) on the hills and the people (Yatris) going up the mountain. A water fountain was placed on top with Lord Mahavir's idol inside to have continuous JAL ABHISHEK.
A Pavapuri lake with a temple in the center was built at the bottom of the hills. It was indeed a great success which The Executive Commitee of JAINA appointed the 1991 must have been a remarkable learning experience to the
JAINA Award Commitee at its St. Louis meeting on many people involved in creating such a project.
Nov. 10-11, 1990. The following members of the community were requested to be on the committee:
1. Dr. Jagat Jain, (chairperson), Buffalo, NY 2. Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Grand Island, NY 3. Dr. Manilal Mehta, Los Angeles, CA 4. Dr. Mahendra Pandya, Staten Island, NY 5. Mr. Balu Kauria, Ottawa, Canada
The committee's charge is to recognize individuals
for his/her contribution in the promotion of the Jain religion AINA and the Jain Center of Greater Boston representa
in North America. tives have proposed an interim 3-year plan for visiting
The nominee must be a resident of the United States professor to teach Jainism. This program is the first step
or Canada and follow Jain principles in practice and belief. to the establishment of a chair in Jainology and development
Recognition criteria may include contributions in the area of od a program on Jain studies at the Harvard Divinity School.
Jainism through lecture, and community service. The interim plan will require $15,000-$20,000 each
The deadline for the nominations is April 15, 1991. year which will be provided by JAINA in hopes to work
Nominations may be made by an individual or a local comtoward an unprecedented program for Jain studies at the Harvard Divinity school. This program will include a full
munity and must contain sufficient details regarding the
individual considered worthy of recognition. professor and research scholars whose principal topic of
Please send your award nominations to: teaching and research will be Jainism. Endowments of up to
Dr. Jagat P. Jain 2 million dollars are needed to bring this goal to fruition. For
66 Viscount Rd. more information, please contact Sulekh Jain at (513) 777
Williamsville, NY, 14221 1554 or Vinay Jain at (617) 237-5997.
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JAIN DIGEST
Jain Delegation from North America on visit to U.K. for the Jain Declaration on Nature. (I to R) Pravin Shah, Laxmi and Vinay Jain, Ravi and Sulekh Jain, Girish and Sushila Shah, and Sushila and Hansraj Jain.
Jain leaders visit U.K. to discuss declaration
rom Oct. 20 to 28, 1990, nine prominent Jains represent
various Jain in
other Jain leaders from the U.K., France, Belgium, India, Kenya, and Singapore on a visit to the Buckinghman Palace in London to meet with H.R.H. Prince Philip to discuss the Jain Declaration on Nature.
This unique international gathering of Jains was hosted by the Osheal Association of the U.K., Navnat Vanik Association of the U.K., and Jain Samaj of Europe. The main theme for this gathering was the "Jain Declaration on Nature" and after a lengthy exchange of views, Prince Philip appreciated the Jain Community's efforts and stand on nature and preservation of the environment.
The meeting at the Palace on Oct. 23, 1990 opened with loud and melodious chanting of Namokar Mantra, probably the first at the Palace, and ended with Khame Mi Savva Jiva.
On Octo. 27. 1990, this international gathering of Jain was received and given a civic reception by the Lady and Lord Mayor of the city of Leicester.
Pravin Shah, (Cincinnati/Dayton); Laxmi and Dr. Vimay Jain, (Boston); Ravi and Sulekh Jain, (JAINA); Sushila and Girish Shah, (Los Angeles); and Sushila and Hans Raj Jain, (Toronta), were the representatives from North America.
JAINA Executive Committee meets
The Jaina Executive Committee met in St. Louis, MO, on
campus of Washington University on Nov. 10,
1990. The meeting was hosted by the Jain Society of St.
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Louis, Those present were: Sulekh Jain, Prem Jain, Tansukh Salgia, Manhar Sheth, Satish Nayak, Surender Jain, Mahendra Dosi, Prem Gada, and Urmila Talsania, Pravin Shah (Cincinnati), Navin Dedhia, and Girish Shah (San Francisco), Prakash Jain and Suresh Jain (St. Louis).
Dr. Sulekh Jain, President of JAINA, gave a brief description of his recent visit to U.K. regarding presentation of the Jain Declaration on Nature to H.R.H. Prince Philip. He informed JAINA that a Jain Sacred Literature Trust has has been formed as a part of International Sacred Literature Trust, which is being supported by H.R.H. Prince Philip, for publication of religious literature.
Prem Jain, Navin Dedhia and Girish Shah gave details about the forthcoming Jaina convention in San Francisco. Other matters discussed included the Jaina Library, Jain Digest, and the JAINA constitution.
The committee members expressed their appreciation regarding the style, format, and the contents of the Jain Digest. The executive committee also appointed two ad-hoc committees; an Election Committee, and an Award Committee. The meeting adjourned on the morning of Nov. 11,1990.
JAINA forms Special Projects Committee
Dr. Jagat P. Jain
AINA has appointed a standing Special Projects Committee. The group's responsiblity is to identify, undertake and complete projects that require special efforts and would be helpful in promoting the Jain religion in North America. Dr. Jagat P. Jain of Williamsville, NY, will chair this committee. Volunteers are needed to work on the following special projects: 1) Provision of "Jain meals" on international flights; 2) Preparation of a list of vegetarian meals available in American hotels/restaurants; 3) inclusion of Jain religion symbol in the chart of symbols of other religions displayed at Satya Sai Baba Center; 4) Inclusion of Jain religion symbol on the World Religions New Year's card; 5) Having at least one book on Jain religion in every public school, college and university library in the U.S. and Canda; 6) Preparation of a colorful 4" x 8 1/2", eight-page tract on Jain Religion At A Glance, making it available for mass distribution on special occasions; 7) exploration of the possibility of an encyclopedia on Jain religion, or establishing contact with the Pittsburghbased Hindu Heritage Research Foundation for representation of Jains on the International Board of Trustees of HHRF if the 33-volume encyclopedia will include Jainism as professed by Jain community scholars; 8) Jain Digest be sent to all Jain boys/girls in North American collges/universities; 9) availability and publicity of the Jain Holy Book "Samansvttam;" 10) Interaction with other societies like the Vegetarian Society, the Animal Rights Society, and other organizations working in propagation of non-violence.
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JAIN DIGEST Executive Committee Vinay Jain of Boston, MA, Tansukh Salgia of Quincy,
IL, Dinesh Jain of Toronto, Canada, Himmat Dagli of San elections to be held Francisco, CA, and Atul Khara of Dallas, TX. Dr. Vinay Jain
is the chairperson. he JAINA executive committee elections will be held
For continued growth and ever expanding needs of at the forthcoming JAINA's 6th Biennial Convention
the Jain community in North America, JAINA requests that in San Francisco July 4-6, 1991.
each member Jain center/organization nominate two direcThe positions open are that of the president, first tors (to JAINA board) and also encourage dedicate and vivice-president, 3-4 vice presidents. secretary, and a treasurer. sionary people to seek a position in the JAINA Executive The term is for two years.
Committee. Here is a chance to make a difference and make To be eligible, a candidate must be a practicing Jain, JAINA the institution you want it to be. of good moral character and a director of Jain at the time of
Please send your nominations to the following the convention. Each member organization of JAINA ap- address: points two directors to the JAINA Board of Directors. Direc
Dr. Vinay K Jain tors are appointed for a two-year term also.
Chairman, JAINA Election Committee The JAINA Executive Committee atits meeting in St.
83 Fuller Brook Rd. Louis, MO, on Nov.9,1990, appointed the following the elec
Wellesley, MA 02181 tion committee:
phone (617) 237-5997
Convention Pre-Registration Form
Name:
Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr./Prof.
Adress:
Phone:
Home
Business
Association/Affiliation:
Number in party attending convention:
Adults -Youth (under 25)
-
Youth (under 14).
Type of accomodation Desired:
Host family (courtesy of Jain Center volunteers):
(Host family accomodations available from July 3 through July 7 only) Hotel/Motel (at your own expense)
Do you want Jain Center to make reservationsnearby? YES/NO Friends/Relatives (arranged by you)
Arrival Information: Date of Arrival:
Date of Departure Mode of transportation: car/bus/train/ airline Carrier: - -Flight/ bus/ train number: -
Arrival time: Airport: SF/ Oakland/ San Jose (preferred Oakland/San Jose) Please Note: Jain Center will provide transportation to and from the airport/bus/train stations, if staying with a host family. You must arrange your own transportation otherwise.
Please respond by May 15, 1991
Mail to: Arun Bhimani
Tel: 415-482-0860 55 St. James Place Fax: 415-835-3464 Piedmont, CA 94611
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JAIN DIGEST
Jain leader felicitated
r. Satish Kumar Jain, a Jain community leader and I also an office-bearer of a number of Jain organiza
tions, including Ahimsa International in India, was felicitated by Giani Zail Singh, former President of India, on his 60th birthday. Our best wishes for a healthy long life.
U.S.Vice President Dan Quayle, Dr. Tansukh Salgia, and Ohio Governor George Voinovich.
Bhattarak Shri Charukirit Swamiji visits North America
Dr. Salgia helps Ohio Governor win seat
Brahmi Jain Society
is not JAINA
hattarak Shri Charukirit Swamiji of Jain MuthD Moodbidri (Karnataka) visited Alberta, Canada for r. Tansukh Salgia, former president of JAINA was feathe first He followed that trip with a three-month lecture tour tured in India Abroad on December 7, 1990. Dr. Salgia in the U.S.
was active in the successful election campaign of George Bhattarak said that North Americans have a good
Voinovich, the new governor of Ohio. attitude toward work, adequate nutrition, cleanliness,
Dr. Salgia said he would work for getting an Indian punctuality and discipline.He appeared on television and or another Asian appointed to the Cabinet and board level radio and was featured in Alberta newspapers.
positions on the Ohio state governments. Keep up the good Bhattarakji's last major visit to North America was
work, Dr. Salgia, in religious, social, and political activities. 12 years ago when he met U.S. President Jimmy Carter in the White House. Since then, he says, he's seen a natural evolution which is teaching North Americans the virtues of Eastern philosophies, such as vegetarianism, marital fidelity, and the shunning of addictions seen in the decline of smoking.
ecently many of our readers received a direct mailing regarding the formation of the Bramhi Jain Society, it
aims and objectives, etc. Also in the Oct. 1990 issue of the Jain Digest, the launching of a new literary magazine, Jinmanjari, by the Bramhi Society was mentioned.
Several of our Jains in North America called to inquire if this was another JAINA. The answer is indeed NO. Bramhi Jain Society's aims and objectives are to promote studies of the Jain religion, publish books, magazines, arrange seminars, conferences, and interchange ideas. Jaina is
an association of all associations in North America and n November 20, 1990, the Jain Community of Buffalo Bramhi Jain Society is a member of JAINA; therefore, it does U participated in the 8th annual Inter-faith/Intercultu- not compete with Jain or its activities, rather, it complements ral Thanksgiving Prayer Service organized by the Nations them. Conference of Christians and Jews. Representatives of seven
Dr. T.J. Salgia major world religions participated in this prayer service.
The Jain Community was represented by Dr. Dhiraj Shah of the Jain Community of Buffalo. He spoke on the subject of non-violence and Anekantvada.
The Buffalo Jains also elected a new executive committee who will serve for the next two years. The new The Jain Society of Rochester has elected a new executive executive committee members are: Dr. Jagat Jain (president), I committee for 1990-91. The members are: Anop Vora, Dr. Dhiraj Shah (treasurer), Dr. Shanti Bedmutha, John president; Daven Ranaparia, vice president; Janak Shah, D'Arcangelo, Dr. Arun Jain, Usha Jain, Vidya Jain, Dr. Malini treasurer; Dilip Mehta, general secretary; Kalpana Shah, Mehta, Ravi Pahade, Bharati Shah and Dr. Suresh Shah.
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Buffalo Jains participate in prayer service
Rochester Society elects new executives

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Dear Friends:
"Kutch-Gurjari," a monthly for KUTCHI GURJAR JAINS will be compiling a list of all KUTCHI-GURJAR people living around the world.
The primary objective of this effort is to improve communication among KUTCHI-GURJAR people. We will appreciate your cooperation by filling out the following information:
YOUR NAME: SPOUSES NAME: MAIDEN NAME: CURRENT ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE NO. FAMILY ADDRESS IN INDIA:
YOUR OCCUPATION: SPOUSE'S OCCUPATION
CHILDREN:
>
NAME
JAIN DIGEST

SEX
DATE OF BIRTH
SIGNATURE:
Please also provide the same information about your friends and relatives living in the USA and Canada on a separate paper or give the copies of this form to them.
Please send the above information to the following address as soon as possible.
Dhiraj H. Shah
EDUCATION
135 Morningside drive Grabd Island, New York 145072
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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JAIN DIGEST
Three new Jain Temples taking shape in North America
• A ground-breaking ceremony was held in December 1990 for a mlti-purpose Jain center in Chicago that will house a temple, a library, a small residential complex for visiting Jain monks and scholars and a hall for religious and cultural activities.
The actual construction will be completed in March 1992. There will be a marble structure of Jain Tirthankaras, a Jain library, a room for classes for the students, and a hall that will seat more than 1,000 people.
The total cost will be at least $2 million. It is planned to be the buggest such structure in the Western Hemisphere. • The Tirath Siddachalam is under construction in New Jersy. The center piece of the Tirath is the temple, 3,000 sq, ft. of stone wall structure, which will house idols of the
Group I must be attending grades 9-12 as of
April 15,1991
⚫ Jainism: A Tool for Ideal Living
⚫ Universe of Jainism
JAINA ESSAY COMPETITION
Win a trip to San Francisco
1. Originality: The essay must be written in your own words (original language). Any part copied from other published material must be in quotes.
• Life of Bhagawan Mahavir
• Message of Bhagawan Mahavir for 21st Century.
• Glimpses of Jain Culture and Heritage
• Ahimsa- a solution for all problems
Lord Adinath, Lord Mahavira, Lord Parashawanath, Lord Chandraprabhu, and Lord Shantinath.
Siddhachalam has made an appeal to the Jain community for financial and other support in this noble religious cause. Please send your tax deductible contribution to: International Mahavir Jain Missio 65 Mudd Pond Rd. Blairstown, NJ 67825 201-362-9793
2. Eligibility: Competition is open to the residents of the USA and Canada as per age group below:
Length: Essay must be double space and no more than 1000 words. It must include a bibliography for the material used for the paper (not counted in for word limit).
• The Jain Society of Greater Detroit plans for a $1.5 million Jain temple at Farmington Hill in Michigan moved a step closer to reality in the wake of a successful fund raiser last month.
Bharat Tolia, a society spokesman, said the total collection is now over $500,000 and efforts have been continuing to raise more funds.
The society has already bought a three acre piece of land. It is hoped that construction work will begin in the summer of 1991.

Group II-- Must be attending college as of April 15,1991
⚫ Jainism, A Technology for Peace
⚫ Jainism, A Tool for Ideal Living
Jainism, A Scientific View
⚫ Jain Literature, A Research Paper
• Universe of Jainism
• Message of Bhagawan Mahavir for 21st Century
• Jain Contribution to Indian Art
• Ahimsa- A Solution for all Problems
As in column one, except not more than than 2000 words and it must include at least three references.
Deadline: All entries must be post-marked by April 15, 1991 to the following address. Please include a short biodata, name and address of the school attending. Send to: JAINA Essay Competition, c/o Girish Shah, 4048 Twyla Lane, Campbell, CA 95008 USA
Prizes: Three prizes will be awarded in each group:
1st prize: A round-trip airline ticket to the Convention (an amount of $500 will be paid).
2nd prize: A one-way ticket to the Convention (an amount of $250 will be paid).
3rd prize: A bus fare to the Convention (an amount of $101 will be paid).
Essay Judges: Dr. John Cort, Harvard University; Dr. Jagdish Sharma, Honolulu, HA; Pravin K. Shah, NC. The decision of the judges will be final. JAINA reserves the right not to award all prizes on its own judgement.
Winners will be notified by May 15, 1991. The first prize winners will be required to present the paper at the Convention. The winning essays will be printed in the convention souvenir along with the bio-data.
JAINA Essay Coordinators: Umila Talsania & Girish Shah
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JAIN DIGEST Teachers needed for educational programs
Not only have Shrimati Bhadrabhen and her children Manish and Mona lost a husband and a father, but the entire Jain community has suffered at the loss of such an important figure in the community who will always be remembered by us. May Ramnikbhar's soul rest in peace.
AINA is working to give concrete shape to the scholar-inresidence program which will sponsor several scholars to
reside at local Jain Centers for several weeks to a month and conduct educational programs. This program will provide for a more comprehensive and systematic education on Jainism for our youths as well as adults. Positive feedback has been received from many Jain centers.
JAINA is contacting scholars and teachers who are fluent in the English language, have a non-sectarian knowledge of Jainism, and can explain Jain principles and teachings from a scientific, environment, and other religious points of view. These scholars will stay at several local Jain Centers from June to September, 1991. For more information, contact: Naresh Shah (516) 741-9269; Nirmal Dosi (201)390-0290; and Bimal Begwani (201) 846-7107.
Jain Societies celebrate
Chaitya Paripati
Tain Society of Toronto and the Jain Community of Buffalo
celebrated Chaitya Paripati on Sept. 16, 1990. More than
200 people from Toronto came to Buffalo, spending the afternoon and evening performing religious rituals.
India Cultural Festival to be held this summer
Jain industrialist lectures on architecture
here was a lecture and slide show on Jain manuscript painting by Dr. Saryu V. Doshi, of Bombay, India, at the
Jain Center in Etobicoke, Ontario on Nov. 4, 1990. Dr. Doshi is a well-known Jain scholar and has written several books on Jain art, architecture, and paintings. The event was jointly sponsored by the I.M.J.M. (International Mahavir Jain Mission) of Canada and The Jain Society of Toronto.
The lecture dealt with Jain painting in Shvetambara and Digambara manuscripts, describing the lives of the Tirthankaras.
pread over 70 acres in New York and being implemented with a budget of $21 million, the Festival from
July 12, to Aug. 11, 1991, will bring you face to face with India-- her timeless legacy, fascinating in its magnificence, baffling in its diversities, dazzling in its charm, and captivating in its hospitality. It will involve you, overwhelm you as the sacred doors of the oriental past are thrown open to every visitor. The Festival will be a rare chance for you and your family and friends to discover the splendors of India. The festival will exhibit Jain culture along with many of the other cultures of India.
For further information, please contact C.F.I. Project Office, 575 Madison Ave. 10th floor, New York, NY, 10022, (212) 602-0133.
Romnik Kothari— a tribute to a kind leader
The Jain Center of Northern California
invites you to attend the
Í JAINAI 6th Biennal convention
Stanford, CA. July 4 - 6, 1990 Extending Jain Heritage to the Next Generation
amnik Kothari, 55, a leader of the Jain community in Canada, died of cardiac arrest in December. Kothari
was president of the Jain Society of Toronto for two terms.
Kothari was current director of the Federation of JAINA, and was earlier a vice-president. He was the chairman of the committee for the first Jain TV program on Vision TV in Toronto. Ramnik Bhai was a dynamic and dedicated leader in the Jain Community in Toronto and was responsible for many new iniatiatives.
Center of Northern California cordially invites you to allend the 6th Biennal JAINA Convenlion July 4-6, 1991, al Stanford University Various dignitaries, monks, scholars, Jain youths, and prominent Jains from around the world are expected to attend this historical event
The three-day long convention will feature seminars, presentations, lectures, social activities,& an art and literature exhibition. The convention will have special emphasis on Jain youths and focus on the theme:
Extending Jain Heritage to the Next Generation
For more information please contact: Pravin Turakhia..Chairperson........ (416)794-9700 Prem Jain.....Convener........ (415)770-9503
Mark Your Calendar!
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Directory of Jain Families
The Jain Center of Greater Boston is revising the Jain Directory containing information on Jain families in North America. A letter to supply family information was sent out to about 6000 families. If you have not sent the information yet, please fill out the following and send it to the Jain Center of Greater Boston, 83 Fuller Brook Road, Wellesley, MA 02181. The completed directory will be sent out to all families listed in the directory, free of charge. For more info, please call Chandra R. Vora, president of JCGB, at (508) 393-2490. Head of family:
Res. Address
Res. Phone Indian Origin:
Business Adress:
Phone: Profession: Family info: No. First Name
Relationship
Sex
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| International News
Seminar on Jain thought held at Delhi institute
Professor B.K. Matilal in his keynote address, analyzed the Jain doctrine of anekantvada and Syadvada. He discussed the doctrines of anekantvada and syadvada in the terminology of modern logic and came to the conclusion that although the Jain notions of the "expressible" and anekanta, challenge the law of non-contradiction, they do not lend us into the realm of illogic or irrationality.
Other speakers included Dr. V.M. Kulkarni, Professor S.R. Bhat, Dr. Pradeep Gokhale, Dr. L.V. Joshi, Dr. G.L. Suthar. Dr. Dharam Chand Jain, Professor Bhagchand Jain, Professor Ramjee Singh, Dr. S.L.Pandey, Professor V.Venkatachalam, Professor Dayanand Bhargava, Shri Jitendra Shah and Dr. Shriranjan.
First Jain museum to be in Gujurat
Bhagilal Lherchaand Institute of Indology in Delhi organized a seminar on Jain philosophy and Epistimol-
ogy on Dec. 22 to 25, 1990. Shri Pratap Bhogilal presided over the seminar. Dr. D.S. Kothari (ex-chairman of the University Grants Commission) and Prof. B.K. Matilal of Oxford University addresses the seminar. Dr.D.S. Kothari delivered the inaugural address.
Professor D.S. Kothari said that the right knowledge (samyakgnan) should be translated into practice. Merely preaching good ideals and values of life is of no use. He regretted that modern education does not provide the necessary opportunities for imbibing the real spirit of the Indian way of life. It is the women who still continue to treasure the values of the Indian culture.
He stressed the need to follow the doctrine of non- violence in its true spirit since it is the best means to achieve world peace. Quoting more than once from the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, he exhorted the assembled people to follow the Gandhian way of life, because it represents the true spirit of India.
The temple town of Palitana in Gujrat will house the
world's first Jain museum with a treasure or rare artifacts collected from ancient Jain temples and homes.
The museum, planned on a 18,000-square-yard site and expected to cost nearly $222,000, will house a rare collection of Jain history, sculptures, traditional paintings, handicrafts and manuscripts, including some rare old inscriptions on palm leaves, copper coins and sandalwood carvings with exquisite inlay work. They are related to Lord Mahavira and 24 Tirthankaras.
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Some Jain leaders in Singapore with the editor
Jain Digest editor visits Japan and Singapore
D
uring my recent visit to Tokyo and Kobe, Japan, I was overwhelmed with the highly impressive, beautiful, and spacious Jain temple that was built in Kobe by only 28 Jain families. I personally watched the devotion of the families visiting the temple that day. Among others, I had the opportunity to stay with the Khajanchi family and I met briefly with Mr. R. Jhaveriji, who is an active leader of Jain Society in Japan.
I also visited Singapore. It is impressive to note that the Singapore Jain Society has about 300 members and has also built a huge Jain Temple. The president of the Jain Society of Singapore is Mr. Nagin J. Doshi. He, along with his team of office-bearers have been doing commendable work for their society.
If you happen to be in Singapore, you may contact Naginbhai Doshi, P.O. Box 2561, Singapore 9045; phone (065) 294-4522.
Surender K. Jain
Delhi institute hosts
Prakrit workshop
hogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology in Delhi or
a Prakrit Workshop from July 2-14, 1990 at
Vijay Vallabh Smarak Complex in Delhi. Dr. Madan Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Lal Bahadur Shastri Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, inaugurated the workshop. Pt. Dalsukhbhai Malvania presided over the function.
Acharyashriji travels throughout India
fter spending Chaturmas at Pali, Rajasthan Achary
to a stay.

Two years ago Acharya was given Rashtriya Sant (national saint) award by the President of India. He was also author of more than 70 books on Jain philosophy.
Kutchhi Jains sponsor
Gujarat Medical Camp
Ton-resident Kutchhi Jains of North America are sponsoring Camp that is being Jan. 18, 1991 to Feb. 3, 1991 at Bidada Kutch, Gujarat. Medical specialists from North America and Bombay will participate in this camp. The camp will handle medical diagnostic/ operative problems involving ear/nose/throat, cardiology, gynecology, opthamology, dental, cancer, pediatric, general surgery, and orthopedic specialities. For further information, call Dr. Dihiraj Shah (716) 773-1314.
Any individuals wishing to contribute toward this humanitarian work should send their deductible contribution payable to "India Abroad Foundation" and mail check to: Mr. Popat Savla, 746 S. Lotus Ave., Pasadena, CA., 91107. Page 10

touring many other places, Acharyashriji will go to Bagadi (Rajasthan) to grace Maryada Mahotsava (January 23, 1991). Over 40,000 people and 400 Jain nuns are expected to attend.
Peace Conference to be
held at Rajsamand
T
he Second "International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action" will be held by Anuvrat Vishwa Bharati from Feb. 17 to 21, 1991 at Rajsamand (Dist. UdaipurRajasthan) where a Temple of Peace has been erected on the top of a hill overlooking the lake, The theme of the conference will be "Evolving a Viable System to Train and Orient Peole in Non-violence." Acharyashri Tulsi and Yuwacharya Mahaprajna will grace the occasion.
World's tallest idol built in Choolgiri Hills
J
ain Munis, particularly Acharya Vardhaman Sagarji, Jain leaders and a large gathering of Jains from many parts of India and overseas celebrated the Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsan and Maha-Mastikabhisheka of the world's tallest idol (84 ft. high) of Bhagwan Bavangaja Adinath Swamiji. The celebration was held in Choolgiri Hills, near Barwani, M.P., from January 14 to 21, 1991.
The top organizers of the event were Sahu Ashok Jain, Babulal Patodi, Dr. Gyan Chand Pahadiya, Manik Chand Patni, Shahu Shriyans Prashad Jain, Ratanlalji Gangwal, Nirmal Kumar Sethi, Dalchand Jain, Devkumar Singh Kasliwal, Jambukumar Kasliwal and Umed Mal Pandiya.
Rashtriya Sant award
winner dies at 74
J
ain Acharya Vijay Kirti Chandra Suri Swargi Maharaj Saheb died at the Jain Gyan Mandir in north Bombay on Nov. 28, 1990. He was 74.

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First national Prakrit Conference
he Conference on Prakrit language was held on Dec. 8 and 9, 1990 at was inaugurated by the Honorable Justice E.S. Venkataramaiah who was formerly the Chief Justice of India. The conference providedparticipants with a forum to facilitate the exchange of ideas, knowledge, experience, and expertise in the inter-disciplinary fields of Prakrit studies and Indian culture. There were about 30 papers read by scholars including Prakrit inscriptions, origin, history, and its relationship with other languages.
Saman visits U.S.S.R.
W
ith the joint collaboration of "Cooperation for Peace" and "Anuvrata International," Saman Sthitaprajna accompanied by the youth community- Rajesh Gandhe, Bharat Tatia, Lalit Chhajed and Vinod Patawarivisited the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. Saman Sthitoaprajna gave theoretical and practical lessons to students of various European countries on relaxation, long breathing, perception of psychic centers and conteplations. As a result, people came to know about Anuvrata, Preksha meditation and the Science of Living accurately.
Feature Articles
Jains in Kenya have achieved economic
prosperity
n most of the big towns in Kenya, there is a center, a temple and often a Jain school. In Mombasa and Nairobi, the community centers are large and include a sport complex, reception halls and administration offices. The two main schools in Mombasa and Nairobi are y well administered and their pass rates are some of the highest in the country. All the Jain institutions are managed by voluntary committees-in Nairobi, there are some sixteen such committees! Except for Nairobi, the Jain population in other towns has dwindled from what it was in the 1970s and early 1980s. This has led to a significant decline in manpower and enthusiasm for community work.
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In Nairobi, the Oshwal community is active and they have taken some important new initiatives in recent years. A library has been established which is well stocked and, more importantly, well used! They have submitted a syllabus and material on Jainism to the Education Ministry to ensure that it is included in the new religious education program. Regu
Jain temple in Kenya
lar "pathshalas" are being held for children.
The Oshwal Youth League is very active and recently organized a sports festival which attracted Oshwals from all over the country. It was a very successful event. There is an atmosphere of interest in community work among the youth.
Unfortunately, a large majority of the Jains in Kenya are non-practitioners of the essence of Jainism. The incredible wealth that they have made has been retained for themselves, with the result that the youth have become spoilt and spirituality is in the decline. The Africans in Kenya are very poor and there is a lot that the Jains could do to help them in terms of education, medical care and housing, but very little is being done.
-This is an excerpt from Jains in Kenya
Watch out- do you
think you are still
vegetarian?
A
survey and feedback from many Jain families has shown that more than 90% of the Indian restaurants in North America do not serve vegetarian meals. The deep-frying done in restaurants does not distinguish between vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Beware of ordering samosa, pakora, kofta, puri, mattar, paneer or saag paneer from the vegetarian menu. Chances are that the items have been deep-fried along with meat items or at least in the same oil. Thus many of the Indian restaurants non-vegetarian meals to vegetarians. In the end let us say to contact to restaurants to immediately stop this deceitful practice. Page 11

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Philosophy
life.
of complementarity in physics. As pointed out by P.C. Mahalanobis and J.B.S. Haldane, the foundations of the theory of probability are also in keeping with the Syadvada logic.
The recognition that in atomic phenomena we are concerned with an application of complementarity which can be precisely formulated provides a basic motivation for
eventually discovering deeper and richer levels of compleD.S. Kothari
mentarity encompassing both matter and mind. Bohr conhe principle of complementary, which we owe princi- cludes his essay "Causality and Complementarity" as folpally to Niels Bohr, is perhaps the most significant and lows:
revolutionary concept of modern physics. The complementarity appraoch can enable people to see that seem
In general philosophical perspective, it is significant ingly irreconcilable points of view need not be contradictory. that, as regards analysis and synthesis in other fields of These, on a deeper understanding, may be found to be knowledge, we are confronted with situations reminding us complementary and mutually illuminating--the two oppos- of the situation in quantum physics. Thus, the integrity of ing contradictory aspects being parts of a "totality," seen living organisms and the characteristics of conscious indifrom different perspectives. it allows the possibility of acco- viduals and human cultures present features of wholeness, modating widely divergent human experiences into an the account of which implies a typical complementary mode underlying harmony, and bringing to light new social and of description. Owing to the diversified use of the rich ethical vistas for exploration and for alleviation of human vocabulary available for communication of experience in suffering. Bohr fervently hoped that one day complementar- those wider fields and above all to the varying interpretaity would be an integral part of everyone's education and tions, in philosophical literature of the concept of causality, wouls provie guidance on the problems and challenges of the aim of such comparisons has sometimes been misunder
stood. However, the gradual development of an appropriate Hideki Yukawa was once asked whether young terminology for the description of the simpler situation in physicists in Japan, like most young physicists in the West, physical science indicates that we are not dealing with more found it difficult to comprehend the idea of complementar- or less vague analogies, but with clear examples of logical ity. He replied that Bohr's complementarity always appeared relations which, in different contexts, are met with wider to them as quite evident: "You see, we in Japan have not been fields. corrupted by Aristotle."
Bohr's first and continuing preoccupation with philoThe core of the profound ethical and spiritual in- sophical problems related to the use of language for unambisights propunded in the Upanishads, Buddhism, and Jain- guously describing our experiences. A fundamental diffiism rests essentially on the complementarity appraoch to the culty inthis regard arises from the inescapable fact that man problems of life and existence, though the formulations vary. is both actor and spectator in the universe. Thus, when I am Sri Aurobindo, perhaps the greatest exponent of the Upani- seeing a thing, I am also "acting"; my choice to see the asdic thought in our times, writes in his commentary on the particular thing is to "act" on my part. We often use the same Isha Upanishad:
word to describe both a state of our consciousness and the
associated accompanying behavior of the body. How to "The principle it follows throughout is the uncom- avoid the ambiquity? Bohr drew attention to the beautiful promising reconciliation of uncompromising extremes... The analogy between the concept of multiform functions and the pairs of opposites successivley taken up by the Upanishad concept of a Riemann surface: the different values. Similarily, and resoves are, in the order of their succession: (1) The we may say that the different meanings of the same word conscious Lord and the phenomenal Nature; (2) Renuncia- belong to different "planes of objectivity." tion and Enjoyment; (3) Action in Nature and Freedom in the
Bohr used to tell how the ancient Indian thinkers had Soul; (4) The One stable Braham and the multiple Movement; emphasized the futility of our ever understanding the (6) The Active Lord and the indifferent Akshara Brahman; (7) "meaning of existence." And he would add that the one thing Vidya (Knowledge) and Avidya (Ignorance); (8) Birth and is that a statement like "existence is meaningless" is itself Non-birth; (9) Works and Knowledge.
devoid of any meaning. The Jain formuluation of the complementarity ap
As lucidly pointed out by Heisenberg, the concepts proach is based on the Syadvada dialect (Syad means "may of ordinary or natural language have undergone changes be"). The Syadvada logic is indispensible for the theory and due to developments of modern science. Further changes are practice of ahimsa go internally together (non-violence) in to be anticipated as a result of continuing advancements. The thought, word, and deed. Syadvada and ahimsa go integrally ambiquities and contradictions faced in science have been together. Syadvada asserts that the knowledge of reality is attributed to the use of the terminology of natural language. possible only by denying the absolutistic attitude. What is Contradicitons are inherent in natural language, as well as in new is the fact that relativity and quantum mechanics em- precise scientific language. The role of complentarity apbody the same line of thought as one finds in Syadvada logic. proach and of Syadvada logic is to provide greater insights Further, the Syadvada approach enriches our understanding into the relationship between human mind and reality.
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Consider the following idealized situation, or "thought experiment" discussed by Heisenberg. There is an atom in a closed box that is divided by a partition into two equal compartments. The partition has a very small hole so that an atom can pass through it. The hole can be closed by a shutter, if desired. According to classical logic, the atom will be either in left compartment(L) or the right compatment (R). There is no third possibility. But the quantum physics forces us to admit other possibilities to explain adequately the results of the experiments. If we use the words "box" and "atom" at all, then there is no escape whatsoever from admitting that in some strange way, which totally defies description in words, the same atom is, at the same time, in both compartments (when the hole is open). Such a situations cannot be expressed properly in in ordinary language- it is inexpressible (except mathematically). As we shall see, it is avayakta in the terminology of Syadvada. It is an ideas crazy beyond words. But there is no escape; for, totally unlike large abjects, particles at the atomic level exhibit a wave aspect as weel as a particle aspect. These two aspects, which are contradictory and mutually exclusive in the everyday do
imply that that this decision influenced the state of the atom at an earlier time (earlier by the transit time of Xrays from the atom to the plate). This looks utterly strange. The lesson is that the behavior of "small objects" is not visualable. It is not described in ordinary language. Nevertheless, it is real. As Wheeler has remarked: "There is no more remarkable feature of the quantum world (characterized by the Planck constantly) than the strange couplings it brings about between future and past. Every observation which implies a freedom of choice (that is, free will) between mutually exclusive alternatives is, in a sense, a participation on genesis (giving a new meaning to our being "actors" and "spectators" in the drama of existence). Perhaps, as we proble deeper in our understanding of nature, other levels of complementarity may be discovered.
MINT
Atom
R
uu
main, are complementary in the atomic phenomena.
Bohr's famous analysis of a two-slit interference experiment made this complementarity quantitative. The figure here shows a slight variant if the thought experiment involved. A plate Preceives photons. If, as in (a) in the figure, the plate is rigidly fixed, the interference pattern is built up by the arrival of many photons. But with a very weak beam, in which photons cross the aparatus one at a time, and with P suspended so that it can so that it can recoil along the y direction, as in (b), one might try to infer whether an individual momentom + huØlc transferred to P.
Let us new return to the Syadvada formulation as
applied to the wave-participle duality. These are combinaThis, however, will, by the Heisenberg indetermi
tions of affirmation, negation, and inexpressibility-namely, nancy principle, make the y coordinate of P uncertain by an
(1) Existence, (2) Nonexistence, (3) Occurence of Existence amount Ay > h/(hv /c).
and Nonexistence, (4) Inexpressibility or Indeterminance,(5) For interference fringes to be produced, photons
Inexpressibility as qualified by Existence, (6) Inexpressibility must in some sense go through both holes, but this mutual
as qualified by Existence, (6) Inexpressibility as qualified by exclusiveness of the two setups (a) and (b) that the particle
Nonexistence, and (7) Inexpressibility as qualified by both and the wave aspects are complementary and not contradic
Existence and Nonexistence. tory.
The fourth mode the inexpressibility known as A similar situation would apply if one observed
avayakta-is the key element of the Syadvada dialectic. This Xrays scattered from the atom in the two-compartment box.
is especially well brought out by the foregoing discussion of One could either locate the atom as being in one compart
the wave particle duality in modern physics. As mentioned ment or the other, or one could observe an interference
earlier, Mahalanobis and Haldane have discussed the signipattern arising from its impartial presence in both compart
figance of Syadvada for the foundations of modern statistics. ment or the other, or one could observe an interference
The physical example of the atom and the box can be pattern arising from its partial presence in both compart
presented diagrammatically and compared with the seven ments. Moreover, choosing at a given instant ("now") to
a given instant ("now") to modes of Syadvada, as shown in the table on the following make one type of observation or the other would seem to page. The quantum-mechanical description in the usual
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Seven modes of Syadvada, illustrated by the example of an atom in a box with two compartments
Quantum mechanical
representation (in the usual notation)
Atom in a box
Syadvada mode of description
L Atom In left
compartment (L)
System in statek
Existence (atom in L)
2. Atom in right compartment (R)
System in state IR
Nonexistence (in D)
3.Cases (1) and (2) at different times; or two similar boxes at the same time
Mixture of and IR> represented by
or/R>. The superposed state /P>= /L> /R> is not directly observable using the type of apparatus for observing /L> and /R> states.
Take any meaningful statement. Call it A. It may describe a fact of experience. It could be a proposition of logic or mathematics. The Syadvada dialectic fdemands that in the very nature of things the negative of the given statement is also correct under certain conditions. Denote by not-A the statementof A. The conditions under which the two statements A and not-A are correct cannot, of course, be the same; in general, the respective conditions are mutually exclusive. Given a statement A, it may not be at all easy to discover the conditions or situations under which not-A holds. It may even appear at the same time impossible. But faith in Syadvada should encourage one to continue the search. For example, in Euclidean geometry the sum of the three angles of a triangle is equal to the sum of two right angles. The negation of this theorem is a new geometry in which the sum of the three angles of a triangleis equal to the sum of two right triangles. The negation of this theorem is a new geometry in which the sum of the three angles of a triangle is not equal to the sum of two right angles. Not until two thousand years after Euclid was non-Euclidean geometry discovered, in the nineteenth century; Einstein's theory of general relativity is based on this geometry.
For special relativity theory, the Syadvada appraoch is directly applicable. An object traveling with an velocity is at rest with respect to an observer traveling with the object. Syadvada logic implies the existence of the negation of this proposition. Thus, according to Syadvada, there must exist an entity such that to imagine an observer traveling with it must imply a logical contradiction. Syadvada associates this with light, whose existence is the ofundatin of the relativity theory.
When we know that both A and not-A exist, we are ready to move on to a deeper layer or a new plane of reality corresponding to the simultaneous existence of both A and not-A exist, we are ready to move on to a deeper layer ora new plane of reality corresponding to the simultaneous existence of both A and its negation. The new plane cannot be de scribed in terms of the conceptual framework which described A and not-A. Syadvada logic, indispensible for ethical and spiritual quest and for ahimsa, is also of the greatest value for the advancement of natural science.
For the quest of truth-scientific, moral, and spiritual- what is most important is the Syadvada or the comple mentarity approach. The precise definitions and number of altenative modes are less important.
4. Atom in both compartments, at the same time: this wave aspect is nonvisualizable
System in a state which is superposi tion of 1 and R> iP>= |L>+IR>
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Calendar of Events
January 27, 1991- The Jain Society of North Texas is planning an event for Snatra Puja at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, 1991. Contact Hansa Vania at (214) 644-8026.
address of the registrant must be kept blank. This envelop should be put in a bigger envelope with the return address and be mailed to F.J. Dalal.
4. On receipt of the above, MIS will put the address on the inner envelop and mailed to the candidate. MIS will not be responsible for responses which do not follow the above procedure.
5. Other individuals who do not register with MIS should draft their own ad for publication in the Jain Digest Please send your ad with a check of $15 payable to Jain Digest. The editor reserves the right to edit the ad for space considerations.
February 1-2, 1991. Dr. Nathmal Tatia will be visiting the Jain Center of St. Louis from Feb. 1 to 2. Dr. Tatia is the director of the Jain Vishva Bharati in Ladnum, Rajasthan, India. He is a visiting professor at Harvard University where he teaches a course entitled "Three Traditions of Meditation in India: Patanjali's Buddhist, and Jaina." Contact Dr. Praesh Jain at (314) 537-1443.
February 17-21, 1991- The Second International Conference on peace and non-violent action at RaisamandUdaipur, India. Sponsored by Anuvrat Vishva Bharti (Anuvibha). Contact S.L.Gandhi, soordinator, at(141)510118 or 510347.
FEMALE M-15 Correspondence invited for beautiful Gujarati Jain sister, 27, 5'3", B. Com. Call (212) 931-7428.
March 31, 1991–The Jain Society of Greater St. Louis is planning a program for Mahavir Jayanti in Brown Hall. Contact Dr. Prakash Jain (314) 537-1443 for ore information.
M-18 Gujarati Jain brothers invite correspondence from well-settled and educated candidates for their Green Card holding sister, 28 (April '62),5', Ph.D. Call (313) 973-1679 or (216) 974-0535.
April 7, 1991- The St. Louis Center will be celebrating Mahvir Jayanti on April 7, 1991, with Dr. Padmanabhan S. Jayanti, professor of of Buddhist studies at the University of California at Berkely.
MIS-55 Gujarati Jain girl from NY,5' 1", 126 lbs, born Oct, '67, BA (Econ.) from Jain activist family invites responses from vegetarian graduates.
July 4-6, 1991-Sixth Annual JAINA Convention. More details in this issue of the Jain Digest.
MIS-57 Professional immigrant Jain girl, 32,5'1", never married, slim, beautiful and much younger-looking, seeks a professional, kind, good-natured match.
Matrimonials
MIS-61 Gujarati Jain girl from NYC,5'4", 128 lbs, born Dec. '63, M.A. (Hom. Sc.) invites responses from vegetarian graduates.
Rules for Matrimonial
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MIS-64 Cousin sister from MD invites responses from
well-settles vegetarian for a Kutchi girl, from a business Please address all matrimonial matters to F.J. Dalal, family, working in Bombay.5', 110 lbs., born Dec. '55 B.Com. 9001 Goodluck Rd., Lanham, MD 20706; phone (301) 577- (1978) and Dip. in Tvl. 5215. The following rules may kindly be observed: Those individuals wishing to register with Marriage In
MIS-66: Parents of Jain girl from CA, invite responses formation Services (MIS)
from Hindi-speaking professionals only, 5'7", 115 lbs., born 1. MIS has two forms - Personal Data' and 'Additional May '69, BA (Psy. and Bio.), pursuing Masters in Biochem. Information', which must be filed completely by those who intend to register. The registrant must mail 2 completed
MIS-67: Gujarati Jain vegetarian girl, age 25, 5' 3", forms with a check of $15 payable to F.J. Dalal, and enclose a pretty, fair, intelligent, graduating Doctor of Chiropractic in latest photo duly signed by the candidate at the back for MIS March 1991, is inviting correspondence from suitable profesfiling.
sionals, prefer resident or citizen. Write to: Box 530974, 2. MIS will draft an ad for registrants for publishing in Miami, FL. 33153 or call (305) 751-7009. Jain Digest. Registrants may want to draft the ad themselves which may not be more than 30 words. MIS reserves the right MIS-40: Parents invite correspondence from profesto edit such ads.
sionals/physicians for pretty, smart, fair-complexion, out3. All of the responses to MIS ads must be put in a going, professional daughter, 25 yrs. (May '65) 100 lbs., B.A. closed, stamped envelope with a return address and the MIS (Public Relations), U.S. citizen, caring, enjoys music, sports reference number at the bottom left corner. Space for the and social activities.
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MIS-69: Hindi speaking parents invite responses from well-settled professionals for daughter 5' 4", 125 lbs., born April '65, vegetarian, citizen, M. Sc. (bio.), M.P.H. (Pub. Hlth.)
M-20: Professional Gujarati parents invite correspondence with returnable photo for daughter, M.D. in residency, age 26,5'5", slim, fair vegetarian from M.D. gentlemen under 30 with strong family ties.
MALE
M-16: Uncle settled in NY invites correspondence for nephew living in Ahmedabad, B. Sc. (Chem), handsome, 21, 5' 5", 130 lbs. Contact Dhiru Shah, 42-45 Judge St., #2B, Elmhurst, NY 11373 or call (718) 478-2621.
M-17: Gujarati Jain parents invite correspondence for their civil engineer son, 24, 5' 11" U.S. citizen from girl 21,5'4", graduate, fair, with Indian cultural values. Marriage could be arranged in Chicago or Bombay. Call (708) 966-5564, evenings or weekends.
M-19: Oswal Jain parents invite matrimonial alliance from beautiful and accomplished girls, preferably Oswal, for well-settled son born March '67, 5' 11", B.S. in Elec. Eng., completing MBA in June '91. Send bio-data with returnable photo to: Sumer Dugar, 12231 Stoney Bottom Rd., Germantown, MD, 20874
MIS-58: Gujarati vegetarian boy from CA, 5' 8", 140 lbs, born Oct. '63, MS Acct., CPA first attempt, sponsored by employer, invites responses from graduate girls.
MIS-59: Hindi-speaking vegetarian Jain boy on F-1 visa from well-connected family from Delhi, 6', 185 lbs., born Aug. '65 M.S. Chem. Eng. employed in CA, invites responses from graduate professional girls.
MIS-56: Gujarati vegetarian Jain boy from MA, 6' 1" 156 lbs., born Dec. '62, MS (Com. Sc.) employed in major corp., invites responses from graduate girls.
MIS-60: Gujarati vegetarian boy from NJ, 5' 10", 160 lbs., born Feb. '63, Finance graduate, employed, invited responses from graduate girls.
MIS-62: Gujarati vegetarian citizen boy from NV, 5' 6", 133 lbs., born Sept. '64, B.S. (MIS '87) invites responses from professional girls.
MIS-65: Kutchi vegetarian boy from NY, 5' 9", born Nov. '65. B.S. (Elec. Eng.), completing M.S. in May '91, employed in the largest computer corp. since Jan. '88, wellconnected family, invites responses from suitable graduate girls.

MIS-68: Seek suitable match for a 6', 26-year-old (Nov. '64), 165 lb., very handsome, M.S. (Elec. Eng.), perm. resident, enterprising, well-settled Gujarati Jain professional from a reputed family.
Jain activist, 44, 5'7" vegetarian, fair divorcee, M.B.A., owns business in India. Equally at ease with Gujarati and North Indian food and culture. Will consider relocating to North America. Please reply with details/recent photos to Post Box 3585, New Delhi, 110024.
Suggestion by FJ. Dalal
It appears that a lot of girls and their parents do not send photos at the first instance. A full size picture of a candidate, however, is most important medium in the selection process.
Matrimonial corrections
1. M-11 of the October 1990 issue- The correct number is (214) 239-6905.
2. M-10 of the October 1990 issue -- The correct number is (305) 751-7009.
Vantage Point
Federation of Jain Associations in
North America JAINA
By Sulekh C. Jain, President of JAINA Since the publication of the October issue of the Jain Digest, several events of significance have taken shape in the Jain community. Most important of these was the preparation of the Jain Declaration on Nature, the assembly of Jain leaders from several countries in London, meeting with H.R.H. Prince Philip and drawing up an action plan on the
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preservation of nature. In all of these events, North American Jain community was well-represented by participants from Boston, Toronto, Cincinnati/Dayton, and Los Angeles. My wife and I represented JAINA.
For Jains all over the world, this was really a historical event not only in the festivities and media coverage (more than 70 leading newspapers and magazines in India, U.K., U.S.A., radio coverage on BBC, LBC and RISE Radio, etc.) but also in the re-emphasis of our ideals and principles to the preservation of our environment and that Jainism and nature cannot be separated.
From this visit, exchange of views, and discussions with other world Jain leaders, I came back with an impression that the world Jain Community holds the Noth American Jain Community in high esteem. The basis for this impression is that Jains in North America are educated, mature, dynamic, and progressive. Jains here are organized without any bias or classification of language, sect, religion, profession or business. We are all followers of Lord Mahavir and Namokar Mantara and Jain is our only identity.
Because of this unique nature of our Jain Centers, the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) is also unique. In my opinion, a Jain organization of this type does not exist in any other country, It was the foresight of several Jain leaders ten years ago that such an institution was conceived, planned, and created. I felt proud of such observations and you should be too.
In the last issue of the Jain Digest, Dr. D.C. Jain, editor of the Jain Study Circular made an appeal for Jain unity. Such an appeal is timely. Dr. Jain made many concrete suggestions. As mentioned earlier, Jain centers in North America represent all Jains without regard to any sect, region, province, language, way of worship, caste, profession or business. To show the rest of the world we really practice what we preach, let us celebrate Paryushan Parva- from now on for ten days instead of eight Such a tradition, I hope, will be liked and welcomed by all the Jains here.
During the last three months, in addition to the U.K. trip, I have been to Jain Centers in St. Louis, Orlando, Day
tona Beach, Washington D.C., Houston, and Lubbock, TX. In Military draft
Dear Editor:
Lubbock, Dr. Premchand Gada with his dedication and devotion has established a fine and unique Jain Library. A visit to this library is an eye-opener and also a pleasant experience. In a few years (with Dr. Gada's vision) this Jain library will be the one we can all be proud of. See what a differnce an individual can make. My thanks to Dr. Gada. We need more of such efforts and people.
The next JAINA Convention is in San Francisco. Hopefully, the youth leaders organizers are working hard to get all youths involved and thus make a real beginning in that direction. A majority of the agenda/program is planned to be by, of, and for youths. About 25 Jain youths are coming from the U.K. to participate. Let us welcome them. I also ask all of you to encourage your sons and daughters to attend this convention. I guarantee they will enjoy and appreciate it and in return you will feel elated too.
JaiJianendra.

Letters to the Editor
Gandhi's birthday
Dear Editor:
Mahatma Gandhi, the world-renowned practitioner of Jain principles, needs to be recognized by Jains around the world. by celebrating his birthday, Oct. 2, as "AHISMA DAY" and lead the suffering world on the path of peace. Violence is the order of the day at present in the world, particularly in the Middle East between Arabs and Arabs, and Arabs and Israeli Jews; in India between Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Muslims; and in Northern Ireland between Catholics and Protestants. Fundamental principles of Jainism can save the world from bloodshed and killing of innocent human beings at the hands of their fanatic brothers. Mahatma Gandhi is very well-known because of his follower Martin Luther King, Jr., the movie "Gandhi" and from being considered the "Father of India" as he successfully led the non-violent freedom movement.
RAYCHANDBHAI (RAJ CHANDRA), the Jain Saint, was one of his four Gurus. His autobiography, "My Experiments with Truth" is a bible for those who want to practice Jain principles in every sphere of life- political, social, educational and economic. Examples of the shining life of Gandhi include Vegetarianism, Brahmacharya (celibacy), fasting, non-possession (half-naked Fakir), Satyagraha, equality of men and women by bringing women into the the forefront of the freedom movement and equality of all castes by living among the Harijans (low-caste Hindus).
In view of the above, I urge that a vigorous movement must be led by Jain leaders and organizations around the world for celebrating his birthday as a day of nonviolence.
F.J. Dalal
As the war is being fought in the desert of the Arabian Penisula and over 500,000 young Americans in their teens and twenties are fighting in the heat of the Saudi Desert, I am reminded of the summer of 1970, when I had just migrated to this country from India. Those were the days when the Vietnam War was at its peak, and the students protesting the war had been shot by the National Gurad on the campus of Kent State University in Ohio. I was living in nearby Cleveland, Ohio, and was doing my medical internship at the Euclid General Hospital.
I was asked to register with the U.S. military, although my upbringing as Jain was against any kind of violence. The military had never heard of the Jain religion and would not listen to my protests.
A lawyer advised me to appeal the Selective Service's (the U.S. recruiting agency for the military) decision on the basis of my religion and ask for the conscientious objector status, which allows for exemption from military service.
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I collected as many proofs and documents as possible including my birth certificate and a certificate from my gurus. I did my best to explain to the board about Jain religion and my belief in non-violence. It took 21 months to persuade the government, but I was granted the conscientious objector status in the end.
I hope this will help all Jains to cope with the turmoil in the world today. Dr. Dhiraj Shah Buffalo, NY
Pro-vegetarian
Dear Editor:
In nearly every paper or magazine you read these College Jains
days, many column inches are devoted to green issues, saving the planet's resources, making sure that everything we do is environmentally friendly. We all try to play our part in "saving" whether by recycling paper, using bottle banks, buying ozone friendly products, even growing our own fruit and vegetables. All this publicity has given us a conscience,
hasn't it?
Has it?
How many of us who feel strongly about making sure we don't harm our planet has ever given a thought to how we harm animals? Yes, I know, the majority of us are animal lovers, aren't we?
Are we?
How then can we square our conscience when we eat
animals?
I know many people are reducing their intakes of meat these days, and pasta, pulses and pizza have become much more popular-and these are certainly just as healthy as long as we eat a well-balanced diet.
Two important points have encouraged people to become vegetarians, apart from the healthy eating aspect. First of all, vast areas of land have to be preserved for grazing this is certainly an inefficient use of our natural resources. These areas would be much more productive if they were converted to the growing of organic fruit, vegetables, etc.
Second, and I think even more vital, is the inhumane way in which animals are reared and slaughtered for our food. Whatever your thoughts on the subject, it cannot be right that animals live their lives in cruel and cramped conditions, some of them never even seeing the light of day, and many never able to come into contact with their young apart from basic feeding.
Campaigns are afoot, both nationally and internationally, to try and improve the conditions in which animals live and to try and encourage a more humane way of slaughtering them. There is a campaign currently in schools known as "SCREAM" (School Campaign for Reaction Against Meat) which is trying to make children aware of these issues. If you get the chance to read any of this literature, please do so, and if you would like any more information, please contact Lynne Goodall ar Coventry via All-in-1.
Just to end with a few facts and figures: Vegetarianism is practiced by over 3.25 million people in Britain. About a quarter of Vegetarian Society members are under 18, their
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number increasing by over 1,000 in the past year alone. Vegetarians come in all shapes, sizes and ages and stages and align themselves to various sub groups. If you eat food from plant sources and nothing else you are a vegan or strict vegetarian. The less purist are content with lacto-vegetarianism, which means that they eat dairy produce such as milk, cheese, eggs and yogurt- most newly converted teenagers fall into this category.
If you'll excuse the pun: I hope I have given you a little food for thought!
Pam Gilkes
Dear Editor:
Jain youths in college and universities should be on the mailing list of the Jain Digest. It will help them to be in touch with what is going on in the Jain community nationally and internationally, and also provide them with information about matrimonial ads. Moreover, a subscription will help them to remain in touch with the Jain community after they leave college and settle in a new place, perhaps even helping them to establish contacts there.
To achieve this objective, please mail the names and addresses of Jain youths of your cities in college/universities to my address so that a consolidated list may be prepared. Jagat P. Jain 66 Viscount Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221
Jain marriage ceremony
Dear Editor:
The tradition of Jain marriage ceremony was first instituted by first Tirthankar Rashab Deva as mentioned in our earliest scriptures called "AGAMAS."
Jains around the world must insist upon a marriage ceremony performed according to the prayers and rituals prescribed under the Jain religion, thereby maintaining our identity.
In India, any Jain who has some knowledge of Sanskrit and experience in reciting scriptures and Puja, can perform a Jain marriage ceremony in the Jain community. Jains do not require a Brahmin Pandit to do any of the Pujas and rituals. I am sure there must be some Jains living in North America who are able to help our fellow Jains whenever someone needs this important aspect of life.
I am a Jain living in North America for the last 25 years and recently my niece got married at Vancouver, B.C., Canada. As a devout Jain, it was my earnest desire to complete the marriage ceremony according to Jain-prescribed text and tradition. Luckily, I had in my collection, "Jain Vivaha Sanskar," a book written by the renowed Jain scholar Pandit Nathu Lallji Jain Shastri of Indore, M.P., India. I studied the above book, gathered all the required objects and materials needed to preform a Jain wedding. This was a big challenge for me in North America. However, "where there
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is a will, there is a way." For the first time I helped perform a Jain marriage in North America according to Jain tradition.
I am proud and pleased to offer my services to all Jains anywhere in North America. JAIJINENDER.
Since, we the youth are the focus of the convention, we would like your input on the activities in which you would like to participate during the convention. Please call or send us your ideas for the conventions by the end of February 1991. Tushar Shah
Minesh and Seema Bhimani 382 Bluefield Dr. 55 St. James Place San Jose, CA 95136 Piedmont, CA 94611 (408) 281-1668
(415) 482-0860
Anand Kumar Jain, 342 Stevens Drive, West Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V7S1C6
Language barriers solved
Dear Editor:
The Jain Society of Rochester has started doing something constructive about a problem that has existed with us for quite some time but never found the time to do anything about it. The problem is one of a language barrier between us and our children when it comes time to expose them to Jainism. We realized that although the children were coming to our monthly meetings, they did not understand a word of what we were singing or chanting. It was no different than Chinese to them!
We have started translating the stavans (prayers) and presenting to them the through use of an overhead projectors once a month. Each line of stavan is shown in three different ways: (a) In Gujarati or Hindi, (b) In English phonetically, (c) in English showing the exact meaning in simple terms the kids can understand. We are asking the parents to use this material at home and plan to use it over and over again in future meetings for reinforcement. The concept is very simple: if the kids understand what we are chanting, they will show an interest and motivation in Jainism, offering us a much better chance if maintaining our cultural heritage.
Suggestion: Why can't we have about 10 Jain Centers/ Societies assume the responsibility for translating 4 stavans each and sharing the material with all Jain Societies in North America. Perhaps we can do this job in six months jointly. If we did it on our own as we have been, it will take us 40 months! May I ask JAINA to coordinate this effort. We will be very glad to share our material.
(The following is an excerpt from a similar letter)
...We need to ensure that the convention is a success in the eyes of the Jain community. We are finally receiving an opportunity to unite, to come together as one in representing Jain youths from all areas of the globe. Thus, it is crucial that we take advantage of the convention.
Secondly, we must come forth to repay an obligation. Our parents have done a masterful job in teaching us the fundamentals of Jainism and the history of our culture. We, the second generation of Indo-American Jains, must unite and make an effort to retain our religion, heritage, and culture. We must ensure that the values our parents have tried so hard to raise us with do not disintegrate in the American melting pot. We are gaining a chance to preserve and protect our inveterate Jain heritage and culture for ourselves as well as our posterity, and we must utilize the opportunity. 20 years from now, we will be the leaders of our Jain community and the Jain youth committees will be comprised of our children. How can we be so sure that the future will be as strong as the present? This July, we must answer the questions and prove to ourselves that we will retain our religion and heritage, for ourselves as well as our posterity.
Mintu Turakhia Co-chairman, Jaina Convention youth committee
Anop Vora
Jain scholars visit North America to form
education project
Youth Comer
rofessor Malukchand R. Shah of Ahmedabad. Dr. N.L. P Jain of Rewa, and R.K.Jain, IAS of Delhi are working on
the youth education project. All three Jain scholars are To the Jain Youths in North America
retired and are working full-time for the cause. They will be The Youth Committee of the Jain Center of Northern
visiting North America for four months in June 1991 and California cordially invites all youths to attend the 6th Bien
Jains should be encouraged to invite them to local centers so nial JAINA convention to be held on July 4-6, 1991, at Stan- that they could have a gainful exchange of views and ideas ford University in the San Francisco Bay area. The theme with local youth. This would help them to understand the of the convention is Extending Jain Heritage to the Next present environment and the needs of Jain youths. Those Generation. The convention will focus on ideas and issues
interested in participating in this project should contact Dr. related to Jainism and today's youth.
Gada at the Jaina Library.
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Library/Education
JAINA goal realized in formation of library
Exchange program receives much interest
formed an informal group to meet periodically for the following purposes:
1. To unite youths interested in the Jain religion, Hindu culture, and indian heritage, through membership of the group;
pening a Jainist library long has been a goal of JAINA, 2. To stimulate worldwide acquaintance and fellow
but it was Dr. Fremchand Gada of Lubbock, TX, who ship among Jain youths.
was determined to make the dream a reality. 3. To provide opportunities for youths to increase
Cutting back his medical practice to pursue religious their knowledge of the Jain religion.
interests, Gada setup the first Jainist Library in North America. It is an attempt to form a Buffalo Chapter of the
The library has 4,000 books in the three major languages of YoungJains of America when they formalizes their organiza
India: Gujarati, Hindi, and English. tional structure. Names and addresses of the youths are
The library also has about 500 audiocassettes and 25 being mailed to Dr. Urmila Talsania, Dr. Sulekh Jain, and
videocassettes. Word has gotten around since he began the Amar Salgia. The group has already started preparing a list
library in April of 1990, Gada said, noting that he had a of Buffalo's Jain youths in colleges/universities to send them
request for information from a Harvard professor. a copy of the Jain Digest. This assignment was undertaken by
Dr. N.L. Jain, a retired chemistry professor, recently the Special Projects Committee of the Jaina.
stayed with Dr. Gada and his family on his visit from India For information about this youth's group, please call
to the United States. He was invited by a Christian organizaSumeet Jain, (716) 773-1314.
tion in San Francisco, CA, to give a presentation at the Assembly of World Religion.
"It is surprising to learn that this is the first library of its kind in the western hemispere," Dr. Jain said. "It is hoped that it will render best services for spreading the practice of nonviolence, vegetarianism, non-alcoholism, and polyview
ism through its manifold library services. s mentioned before, the first Jain Youth Exchange (This article was taken from a longer article by Beth Pratt in Program has made incredible progress and everything the October 15, 1990 issue of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal).
is going along according to schedule. Dr. Atul Shah, president of the Young Jains of the U.K. and coordinator of this program just informed S.A.B. Kumar and Urmila Talsania (coordinators in North America) that there is a lot of interest among the youths and a large number of applications have been received. In fact, the response is so tremendous, that the group size has been extended to 25 members. T he Jain library has plans to make the library available
The Young Jains of the U.K. will make their final to all centers by either sending some books to all the selection by January 31, 1991. After the selection, this group centers on a rotation basis or by helping to establish a will start preparing skits such as Jain plays, music, short permanent library at their centers. Contact Prem Gada for speeches and stories, etc.
further details. The youth group will be in North America for three
Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji through Jain Internaweeks in July 1991 and will attend the JAINA convention in tional Meditation Center of New York has donated complete San Francisco. The purpose of this exchange program is to sets of his books, audios and videos to the library. Prakash share Jain ideals, customs, traditions, plans, and practices and Jitu Vadilal Vasa of Rajkot have donated more than 600 and develop mutual contacts and friendships across the seas. books and Shri Karshan Ladhu Nishar of Dadar, Bombay After the convention, the group will visit several other Jain and Shri Dinesh Mody of Bombay have also donated matecenters, in California, Washington D.C., New York, and New rials. The Jaina library would like to thank those mentioned Jersey.
and also encourage others to donate as well. Let us welcome these youths to our Jain Centers and
Currently the JAINA library is working on the folprovide them with opportunities to meet youths in North lowing projects: 1) Production or procurement of a video on America. If successful, JAINA will organize more of such silk production; 2) Preparation of a more comprehensive exchanges in coming years to and from North America, Pratikraman in English; 3) A study on Jainism and its guide Europe, India, and other countries.
lines on social environment and issues affecting all Jains in For details, please contact:
North America. Examples include abortion, family planS.A.B. Kumar (416) 890-3367
ning, divorce, dowry, eating habits, and the use of pesticides. Urmila Talsania (708) 969-8845
By Prem J. Gada
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Jain Digest Special Supplement on
Jain Declaration on Nature
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DATA
BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
UNE
"The success of science and technology during the last hundred years seems to have blinded the political, intellectual and industrial leaders of the world to the inescapable fact that our planet Earth is finite in size and that the natural resources on which humanity depends are not limitless.
There is no getting away from the fact that the sheer size of the human population and the everincreasing strain this puts on the planet's natural systems has created a serious ecological crisis. Human activities are degrading the natural enviornment by pollution of the air, the soil and the water; they consume natural resources at a rate that cannot be sustained, and they are causing the extinction of our fellow living organisms in alarming numbers. All this is creating intractable problems for our descendents in future generations.
WWF established the Network on Conservation and Religion because we recognize that religious conviction can, and should, be a key motivation for the conservation of nature. Much can be achieved by appealing to human reason and self-interest, but we believe that religious leaders and teachers can make a significant contribution by reminding their communities of the ancient ecological wisdom of their faith and, in the context of the contemporary ecological situation, by developing the insights and attitudes that are needed to generate an effective response.
WWF warmly welcomes the decision of the international Jain community to join the Network and the terms of its "Declaration on Nature." I have no doubt that this commitment to the protection of the natural vitality of our planet in accordance with the teachings of the Jain faith will do much to enlighten and encourage its followers to be responsible and considerate in all their actions that may have an impact on the natural environment."
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JAIN DIGEST A five point plan for
Jain ecology
II. Avoiding Wastes
Tainism is one of the most ancient religions of our planet.
It is an integral part of Indian mainstream culture, yet
has maintained its independent existence because of its own metaphysical and ethical doctrines. Although the Jain population today is just over ten million, the Jain religion can significantly contribute to solving all major problems facing the present world, not least ecological problems. The follow- ing five-point plan can be implemented to achieve a balanced environment in which all life can co-exist and prosper:
All waste is discouraged by the Jain doctrine, whether it is of water, light, heat, electricity, food, paper, clothing or petrol. At the individual level, this enhances alertness and, at the collective level, it allows due share of these commodities to the needy. Vigilance in avoiding all forms of waste will significantly contribute towards a cleaner and healthier environment and general ecological harmony. In addition, it greatly helps reduce the heaps of garbage which have become a hazard in many cities of the world. The less garbage there is, the cleaner the air that gives our planet life, as the disposal of garbage is almost always associated with the release of many deadly gases.
III. Non-Acquisitiveness
I. Non-Violence in Thought, Speech and Action
Unlimited possession amounts to hoarding which
indicates an intense and selfish desire for personal benefit. This sublime and noble principle is not merely limited This is discouraged by the Jain preceptors, as it deprives to non-harm of other forms of life, but includes planning our many others of basic physical needs. After making appropriday-to-day activities so that alertness and respect for all life ate arrangements for one's own requirements, including becomes an integral part of our personality.
those for accidents, family occasions and old age, the surplus
should be renounced. This produces a sense of satisfaction at (i) We work for the overall welfare of all our fellow the individual level and contributes to the promotion of all human beings in all possible ways.
types of welfare activities at the public level. It creates a (ii) Our speech is short, sweet, affectionate and benefi- society which provides all humanity with the necessities of cial, not only with our family, friends and senior colleagues, life and prevents the excessive accumulation of wealth by a but also with children, juniors, servants, the poor, the down- few. trodden and the afflicted.
(iii) We do not breach a trust. We do not steal nor do we IV. Vegetarianism cheat others by any form of misappropriation. (iv) We always think and pray for the health, peace and
This is the normal way of life for Jains resulting from prosperity of all humanity as well as the animal and vege- love and reverence for life, which in its turn is a natural table kingdoms.
outcome of inner understanding. Meat eating is generally (v) We refrain from, or only cautiously indulge in, in- avoided in all forms—pork, beef, chicken, fish and even eggs. dustries which require raw materials from the plant and Jains get enough nourishment from cereals like wheat, rice, animal kingdoms or those which poison the air, earth, rivers millet, corn, barley, oats, pulses like peas, beans, mung and and sea with harmful effluents and gases. Such industries other legumes and from fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy include:
products.
Eating meat necessitates killing large animals who poultry farming
have elaborate sensory apparatus and mental activity. The aminal breeding
main principle of the Jain diet is to inflict minimum injury on leather products
one-sensed life only, which is necessary for sustaining our pure silk
bodies. Vegetarianism will actively promote ecological conreal pearls
siderations for both plants and animals. Because an area of elephants tusks (ivory)
land planted with crops feeds far more people than that same fishing
area of land used to farm animals for meat, less woodland tree felling
and other natural habitats need to be cleared for agriculture certain chemicals
if people follow a vegetarian diet. pesticides 11) plastics
V. Charities and Donations (vi) Compassion for animals, birds and insects is manifested by making arrangements to keep the defective, old, This is a natural outcome of limited possession, a phildiseased or deserted animals in Panjra Poles; feeding ants, anthropic attitude and an inner faith in the supremacy of rodents, dogs, etc., buying animals destined for the slaughter virtuous deeds. houses and, in general, not keeping pets.
In India and abroad, Jains run independently or contribute sigrfificantly to instituions which are for the welfare of
all human beings. These institutions try to combat diseases,
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May the noble and sublime principles of Jainism permeate our heats for a better tomorrow in which reverence for all life will be intensely nurtured.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
by Atmanandji, spiritual head Shrimad Rajchandra Institute, Koba
Choosing the right
path
Dipchand Bhal Gardi (Bombay) presenting Jain Declaration on Nature and a set of books on Jainism to Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace
Self-control
A
ye who live in this century have noticed the great W changes taking place on Mother Earth. Because
humanity has ignored the teachings to preserve Nature and exploit it instead, we have caused increasing natural disasters and the spread of new diseases. We now seek new types of medication which further damage the natural ability of our mind and body to cure disease. The unnatural methods of producing vegetables and other food products to meet the demands of the exploding world population cannot be borne by the earth. It is causing disasters, such as earthquakes, fires and wars, which we are already seeing and will continue to see as we approach the end of this century.
When human beings started developing technology, they went further to create weapons whose only purpose is destruction. This must stop, not only to preserve humanity but also this great planet we live upon and call Earth. If it does not stop, we are heading for the total destruction of future generations. We will have no one to blame but ourselves as we are following the wrong path, forgetting the laws of Nature and the gifts of Nature.
The Jain religion has the precious teaching of non- violence. We must never think to kill any living soul or animal as they all have lives to lead. To destroy one life for the benefit of another is violence. Let us believe in the religion to which we were born while respecting all religions. No religion is higher or better than another. Ultimately, we are all aiming towards one goal, only the paths are different
I close my message with the thought that in this present toubled world, it is time that we all came together and respect each other for the peace and betterment of humanity. If one only remembers that we came into this world without anything and we shall all leave the world without anything, we realize it is better to contribute towards lasting peace than to go down in history as born to destroy.
s we address the environmental crisis, which has been popularized by the media through products such as
ozone-friendly sprays and recycled paper and bottles, it is possible to put the fundamental Jain principle of ahimsa into effect through the practice of self-control.
There is a growing concern over the global warming caused by production of waste 'greenhouse gases from homes, cars and factories when fossil fuels (petrol, coal, oil) are burnt to create power and when forests are destroyed. A United Nations report published in October 1990 warned that a warmer and drier world caused by the greenhouse effect would cut harvests in parts of Europe, North Africa and North America. The solution is a drastic reduction in our consumption of natural resources so that there are fewer harmful gases released into the air and fewer forests de stroyed. In other words, we must practice ahimsa through the exercise of self-control. We must consume less.
The attitude that is adopted by the West towards the environment is in marked contrast to that of the Jains. The Western view is only concerned with the well-being of the human race and not with the killing and suffering of living beings through effects such as pollution and the destrution of forests. In contrast to the Western thought and attitude, there is an intense awareness in Jainism of the communion and interdependence not only with all living beings, but with all the element of nature. In the words of Mahavir, "One who disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them."
All living beings value their life and all living beings have the potential to attain moksha (liberation). As Jains, we should limit the extent of violence that is inflicted on the environment by finding ways to reduce pollution which causes the greenhouse effect, kills one-sensed being and kills or sickens many larger forms of life, incluing humans. Efforts to reduce the amount of forests that are destroyed can in
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clude purchasing recycled paper, using it judiciously and recycling what we buy. The destruction of forests results in
1. We want paper products to suit every need. the suffering and death of millions of beings that are in the
Consequence: Overconsumption. In 1987, UK houseearth and in the trees. Furthermore, the forests of the world
holds consumed 8.7 million tons of paper, equivalent to two are its lungs. They breathe in the carbon dioxide and breathe
trees per person. India's per capita paper consumption is out oxygen. They generate rain and play a vital role in less than 5% of that of the UK. If everyone used as much balancing the world climate for the benefit of all beings.
paper as we do, the present world tree supply would run We are what we are because of our past actions. This is
out. fundamentally important. We cannot put the blame of our
2. We expect our paper products to be as white as present circumstances on blind fate. This would remove the
snow. notion of free will and our responsibility for our own actions Consequence: Chlorine bleaching produces highly and their consequences.
toxic dioxins in the pulping process. Some of these comDevotion to the ethical ideal of ahimsa arouses the
pounds are the same as those used to make weedkillers, that feeling of compassion (daya) and equanimity to all living
is, to kill living organisms. This waste effluent is then beings, to give rather than to take, which results in peace and
pumped into rivers. The dioxins attack fish by causing harmony in a world which is otherwise violent, materialistic,
damage to their livers, skeletons and reproductive organs. competitive, full of greed and corruption.
3. Our sophisticated taste requires glossy magazines The observance of self-control directly limits the vio
and brochures. lence done to the natural world while also limiting the evil
Consequence: Paper that is coated with plastic (to propensities of the mind. Spiritual thoughts and behavior
produce a sheen) cannot be recycled. It is virtually imposprevent the influx of karmic particles, thereby aiding the soul
sible to separate the plastic from the paper. Considering we in its path to liberation. Thus, the benefits are the good of
throw away magazines once read and that most publicasociety and the natural environment and the spiritual en
tions overprint, we have created a mountain of glossy arlightenment of the individual.
ticles that is totally useless.
4. We stimulate the demand for new printing techby Parita Shantilal Shah
niques.
Consequence: Specialized inks, such as newsprint that doesn't rub off on hands, makes the recycling process impossible. De-inking plants are unable to remove this particular ink content from the paper.
Technology responds to demand, not environmental concerns. Industry will continue mass producing goods that cannot be reused until we stop encouraging it.
5. We consume paper within minutes, then bin it.
Consequence: With a circulation of about 4 million
copies, 'The Sun' uses the equivalent of 4,000 trees daily. A ecycling is a state of mind. Our collective mind, or
total of 90 million trees a year are needed to satisfy the UK society, has gelled into the opposite.
paper demand alone. We have forgotten that everyday items are made from living substances. Paper is made from trees, from a
We import 90% of our paper. Recycling an extra 2 living, breathing, growing life force that nourishes and serves
million tons of waste would reduce the trade deficit by 500
million. At present, the UK only recycles 29% of its wastepaour planet and, therefore, ourselves. Do we honestly make that connection?
per.
6. To cope with the huge demand, the paper industry To most, a piece of paper is something that appears, as
has to develop more land for tree farming. if by major, on our desks. An item that receives our doodling in moments of boredom. A product that is then crushed with
Consequence: A US paper giant was recently awarded
900,000 hectares to develop a $654 million tree farm. The one hand and tossed in the bin with the other.
area is in and around a natural monsoon forest in Irian Jaya. An everyday action, so common it hardly deserves
This move will destroy the natural habitat for wildlife, mention. But stop to study its content. Notice the misuse of paper. The violence with which
weaken the top soil, acidify water supplies and damage the
environment with the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesthe hand crushes. The flippant throw with which we disgard it. Once the act is completed, the paper is soon forgotten. We,
ticides. Local people will have to move.
If we recycled more, less land would be needed for tree as human beings, do not think beyond our wastepaper
farming. More jobs would be created. Recycling has an Waste is the invention of our minds. Nature has no
energy saving of 50% in its production process, thus reducconcept of it-every particle and being is involved in the
ing pollution.
One individual misusing one piece of paper starts a cycle of use and reuse. It is our attitude that rejects something
chain reaction that hurts the whole world. Samuel Beckett as worthless. If we want to reduce the global rubbish tip, we have to address the habits that arise from this state of mind.
once wrote 'habit is a deadner'. It is also a destroyer of the Take a look for yourself.
environment.
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* Carbon dioxide (CO) * Chloro-fluorocarbons (CFCs) * Nitrous oxide (NO) * Methane * Low-level ozone
Our expensive taste has led to expensive habits. Each day, we throw away items that cost the earth, without ever recognizing the price we are paying.
Choose positive action. Understand that the new global currency is natural resources, not money. Contact your council or local environmental group and find out about recycling centers. Change your habits. Do anything you can.
But begin by feeling the connection. The paper from which you read these words is made from a tree. Now act.
These gases are created by burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, gas, petrol, wood and peat to heat and light our homes and businesses and to run our cars, applicances and machines. The destruction of forests, production of plastics and solvents, beef cattle farming, wet rice agriculture, rubbish tips, chemical fertilizers and pesticides also contribute large amounts of greenhouse gases.
by Shilpa Mehta
What will Happen? Scientists predict that if the production of greenhouse gases continues to rise at the current rate, there will be widespread flooding and it is likely the polar icecaps will melt leading to destruction of entire ecosystems and to crop failure. Large areas of low-lying countries such as Bangladesh, Egypt and Indonesia will be underwater as will many coastlines where one-third of the world's population live. There will be millions of environmental refugees. The weather will generally become more extreme with major storms, typhoons, tornedoes and hurricanes. Intense rains and droughts will affect key food producing areas. There will be mass extinctions of species who cannot adapt to the rapid changes. Because all nature is interdependent, any change in one species will have a knock-on effect.
The green-house effect is all our environmental nightmares rolled into one. If we solve that, we solve many other problems as well.
Prince Philip with International Jain leaders in Buckingham Palace
The greenhouse effect- the ultimate
violence
What Can We Do? It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem, but everyone can do something to help? The fundamental issue is to reduce our use of natural resources.
hat is the Greenhouse Effect?
The earth's temperature is largely controlled by its atmosphere. Certain gases in the atmosphere allow the sun's energy to penetrate while trapping the heat radiated back by the earth. The phenomenon is known as the 'green-house effect' because it is similar to the way a greenhouse lets the sun's energy in through its glass walls, then traps the heats inside.
The earth's atmosphere has always created a natural green-house effect. If it did not, this planet would be a frozen, lifeless wasteland. Housever, through our overuse of natural resources, humanity is increasing the amount of these greenhouse gases in the atmosphere beyond the natural balance. We are turning up the global temperature from a point that will sustain life to a point that will cause catastrophic destruction of it.
What are the Greenhouse Gases? There are five main gases that contribute to the green- house effect:
Saving Energy at Home
The coal, oil and gas burned in our homes and power stations give off carbon dioxide and other gases which contribute to both the green-house effect and acid rain which destroys our forests and buildings.
Every year the average household in the developed world produces 20-30 tons of the greenhouse gases. By being more careful in our use of energy, we can dramatically reduce the output of these gases and save ourselves money.
* Insulate, insulate, insulate - the walls and attic of your home, your hot water heater, the doors and windows with draught strips. These measures can reduce your heating costs and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%.
Fluorescent lightbulbs cost more to buy than ordinary ones but they last eight times longer and use one-fifth the energy. Each bulb will save half a ton of carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere and save you about _ 35.
Buy energy-efficient brands of electrical applicances. Ask the sales assistant for the energy consumption figures or look them up in the library in the national consumer magazine, Which?'
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* Dropping your heating by one degree cuts the heating bill and the carbon dioxide emissions by 8%.
* A shower uses much less hot water than a bath.
Next time you change your heating system, remember gas condensing boilers are 15-20% more efficient than normal gas boilers and oil condensing boilers are 30% more efficient than normal oil boilers.
+ Avoid aerosols. They take a lot of energy to make and even the ones that don't have CFCs contribute to low level ozone, a greenhouse gas.
Take your own shopping bag. Every year billions of non-recyclable or non-biodegradable carrier bags are given away free and used only once.
Saving the Rainforest
Every minute of every day an area of tropical forest the size of 55 football pitches is destroyed along with the millions
ith the millions of creatures living there, so that the Western world can have mahogany stair bannisters and garden furniture, teak kitchen cupboards and knife handles (not to mention grazing land for beef cattle).
+ Avoid furniture and household items made of tropical timbers. Buy goods made from re-planted temperate hardwoods such as oak, ash and beech or soft woods such as pine and larch.
When You Travel
Over one million tons of carbon dioxide were released by cars in Britain in 1988. This is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. Vehicle exhaust also contributes to smog and acid rain.
Have your car tuned regularly to ensure it runs efficiently.
Remember it is fuel efficient to drive more slowly. If everyone kept to the speed limit in Britain, we would produce 30,000 fewer tons of carbon dioxide a year.
* Why not buy a smaller, more efficient car next time.
* Have your car converted to unleader petrol. Lead is a major culprit in producing acid rain and also causes brain damage, particularly in children.
* A car fitted with a three-way catalytic converter emits 90% less nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons.
Share lifts with relatives and friends when you are going to work, the shops, the temple or community center.
* There are, of course, other ways to get around be sides your car. Public transport will take you there for about one-fifth the pollution and energy of a car journey on your own.
* Walking is the ultimate form of non-violent travel and it is good for you. So is cycling.
In the Kitchen
Not only does the production of plastics, tins, glass and paper involve burning fossil fuels and the destruction of trees, but they also produce other deadly gases and effluents. Furthermore, with the exception of paper which does decay, they are piling up by the billion tons every year and will still be here in 1,000 or even 10,000 years time.
* In the fridge, use containers or recycled plastic bags instead of plastic wrap or foil.
* Find out where your local bottle banks are for recycling glass jars and bottles.
* What about paper, aluminium tins and plastics? Call your local council to find out if they provide recycling facilities for these or check the phone book for recycling merchants who will buy in bulk from your community.
In the Garden
* Start a compost heap in your garden with left-over fruit and vegetable scraps and grass cuttings. It will feritilize your soil and reduce your household waste.
+ Avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides. They harm the atmosphere, soil, birds and animals.
* Encourage wildlife in your garden. Provide nestboxes for birds. Plant wildflowers and native shrubs and trees. A pile of dead logs and leaves is a five-star hotel for microorganisms, fungi, insects, frogs, birds and hedgehogs, who will act as natural fertilizers and pest controllers.
At Work
There is an enormous wastage of paper and energy in the workplace. Every year, Britain throws away paper equivalent to 130 million trees. Does your workplace have an environmental policy. If not, why not start one?
* Establish a recycling paper system in your office. A bin for high-grade computer and writing paper and another for low-grade newspapers and cardboard. Call your local council to collect it or sell it to a local paper recycling merchant.
* Buy recycled paper. It saves trees and the world climate that relies on them. It saves the river life from bleach effluents.
* Turn off machines that you are not using, reduce unnecessary lighting and use fluorescet lightbulbs.
* Is the workplace being cleaned with biodegradable products?
* What about hiring a green audit company to evaluate your workplace and practices and advise you on ways to make them more environmental.
When You Shop
Avoid buying products with excessive packaging. Buying in bulk saves money and packaging.
Buy biodegradable cleaners.
Do you really need all those disposable itemskitchen roll, paper tissues, disposable diapers? Generations before have managed with washable cloth.
* Buy recycled, unbleached toilet tissue, stationary, etc. You save trees and the river life killed by paper dye byproducts.
This is ahimsa, this is aparigraha. You can act and you can encourage other members in your family and community to act.
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welcomed the initiative.
In April 1990, a meeting in Bombay of representatives of all four Jain fircas selected the Tatvarth Sutra as the first Jain text for the ISLT series. Dr. Nathan Tatia, of the Jain Vishva Bharati, who is currently lecturing at Harvard Divinity School, has started work on the translation. A poet or novelist will be appointed to work with him as a 'wordsmith'.
The International Sacred Literature Trust was a direct result of a previous initiative of Prince Philip, the WWF Network on Conservation and Religion. Research on the ecological teachings of different faiths revealed that English translations of many holy books were often incorrect, lacking literary style, difficult to acquire or non-existent. There was a great need for authoritative, well-written and widely available translations for the English-speaking youth of religious communities and for the English-speaking world in general.
This will now happen as the ISLT series continues to grow across the decades. Volumes scheduled for the launch of the series in Spring 1993 include the Tatvartha Sutra, the Gospels of the Orthodox Bible (never before translated), the Muslim Hadith, the first book in a new canon of post-Biblical Jewish classics, selection from the writings of the Baha'l saint Baha'u'llah, and stories from the Warlbiri tribe of Australian Aborigines. It is intended that around four new volumes will be published each year in the series.
Showing copy of the Jain Declaration on Nature. Front row (L to R) Gulabchand Chandalia (Bombay), Dr. L.M. Singhvi (Delhi), Nemu Chandaria (London), and Dr. V. Sanghve (India).
Jain books in series of International Sacred
Literature Trust
Tatavartha Sutra
by Kerry Brown T he International Jain community is participating in a
ISLT Executive Director multifaith publishing venture launched by HRH Prince - Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Perez de Cuellar.
In May 1989, Prince Philip made his first official visit to the UN building in New York to announce the establishment of the International Sacred Literature Trust (ISLT). The ISLT is coordinating English translations of the
y e all know the first book which will be translated by world's religious texts for inclusion in a single publishing VV JSLT for worldwide distribution is a book called the series. The ISLT extends a unique invitation to all faiths to
Tatvartha Sutra. This book is accepted by both sects, select their own scholars and English-language poets or i.e., Shwetambar and Digambar Jains. it is written by novelists to work on new authoritative translations of their
Umaswatiji. Digambaras know him as Umaswamiji as well. key religious stories and teachings.
No exact date of Umaswataji's birth has been recorded but The ISLT series will be printed, promoted and distrib
from the various sources available to historians, it is now uted worldwide by Harper-Collins, the largest publishing widely accepted that he was born between the first and fifth group in the world, which first established itself in religious
centuries AD. Many scholars put this date nearer to the first publishing with the Bible.
century AD. At the launch of the ISLT, Prince Philip said, "I think it
The book, Tatvartha Sutra, is, in fact, a very small book is highly appropriate that this event should be taking place at
consisting of only 344 Sutras (in this case, sentences) divided the headquarters of the United Nations organization
into ten adhyayas or chapters. This means that the whole text This building symbolizes the yearning of all people of good can be printed in a booklet of only 24 pages. However, the will for a more peacefuland cooperative world. This can only
entire content is so deep and carries Jain philosophy in such be achieved when the great political and religious move
a concise form that various writers have explained this ments learn to be more tolerant and understanding of each
philosophy in hundreds of pages. The renowned scholar other.
Pandit Sukhlalji translated the original Sanskrit work into "I believe there is a very real possibility that the Sacred
Gujarati and wrote a detailed 500-page commentary. His is Literature Trust will make a significant contribution to inter
a marvellous work and is proving a great source of guidance faith dialogue and, hopefully, to a better understanding for other translators. Some Hindi and English translations between followers of different religions and beliefs."
are also available but JSLT is attempting to produce a transFollowing the launch, Mr. Ratibhai Shah and Mr. Vi
lation with the help of many scholars and wordsmiths for the nodbhai Udani, presidents of the Oshwal and Navnat Vanik
purpose of publication and worldwide distribution. Associations of the UK, wrote to His Royal Highness request
As regards the content of Tatvartha Sutra, the book ing the Jain scriptures be included in its series. Prince Philip starts with the definite statement: the way to final emancipa
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tion is through right faith, right knowledge and right conduct, called the Three Jewels in Jain philosophy. All three are explained in great detail. An explanation of different kinds of knowledge, the Jain theory of karma, the universe, matter, its qualities and modifications, life and non-life, etc. are given in the chapters of right faith and right knowledge, while the Jain path of purification, self-control and philosophy based on ahimsa (non-violence) are explained in the chapters on right conduct.
Thus, the small original work of the Tatvartha Sutra will not only be translated into English but full details of different aspects of Jainism and explanations of terminology and its significance will be given in the book produced by JSLT.
We look forward to the day when the Tatvartha Sutra will be published here in the Western world and the message of ahimsa, as prescribed by Jains, reaches each and every corner of this globe. The production cost of this book will be in the region of 40,000.
by Vinod Kapashi, Jain delegate to the Palace Coordinator of the Federation of Jain Association in the UK (in formation)
Civic Reception goven by the Lady and Lord Mayor of the city of Leicester, U.K., on October 27, 1990, to the International Jain leaders. Pure Indian vegetarian meals were served bin the city town halls in honor of the Jains attending.
The Jain Sacred Literature Trust
of being
established. Its principle objectives will be: 1. To promote a greater understanding of the Jain faith among the people of the world.
2. To render Jain philosophy and teachings more accessible to Jains by developing, translating, publishing and distributing Jain texts. This work will include books for publication in the International Sacred Literature series.
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3. To contribute to the care and protection of the natural environment in accord with the Jain Declaration on Na
ture presented to HRH Prince Philip when the Jain faith joined the Network of the World Wide Fund for Nature.
4. To establish research bodies, Jain centers, temples and facilities to meet for discussions, lectures, seminars, etc.
5. To provide libraries, reading rooms and facilities for cataloging existing Jain literature for easy reference.
6. To collect and publish information on places of worship, mediation and study in India and elsewhere.
7. Toorganize celebrations of important religious events in the Jain calendar.
8. To invite, or employ at reasonable remuneration, individuals to effectively implement the objectives.
The trust board will be composed of Jains from different parts of the world. The administrative structure will have a team of advisors, consultants and other officers.
The first part of the program, i.e., the presentation of the Jain Declaration on Nature to HRH Prince Philip, has been completed. Programs for the preservation of nature are under discussion in the UK and in India, including the establishment of a Jain ecology research unit.
The translation of the Tatvartha Sutra into English is in progress and will be ready for the launch of the ISLT series in 1993. Thereafter, further volumes of Jain scriptures will be translated and it expected to produce 10 volumes over a period of 10 years.
by Nemu Chandaria Coordinating Committee
A program for the environment
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ollowing wide consultation and meetings in India planned for February 1991, the Jain Declaration on Nature Co-ordinating Committee will draw up a master plan for environmental action. Below are some of the proposals under discussion:
1. Translating the Jain Declaration on Nature into Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bengall, the East African language of Swahili and other European languages such as French and German will ensure the Jain teachings on Ecology are widely available.
2. Jainism provides basic guidelines on the protection of all lives including trees. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a news information service and a regular newsletter to publish ideas and opinions on environmental issues.
3. A master plan identifying all Jain Pilgrimage sites and their environmental needs should be drawn up. Reforestation of pilgrimage sites should be actively encouraged.
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especially those species which are in danger of dying out. 5. Jainism and ecology should become part of basic eduction for children and young people.
6. A campaign to explain the interdependence of trees, other living beings and humanity would encourage people to act with more care and respect for nature.
7. Active participation in the movement to stop all slaughter-houses operating during Jain holy days will not only save animals from slaughter but also promote the ideal of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
8. A structure to implement these ideas.
Jain Delagate to the Palace, Ahmedabad, India Coordinating-Committee
H.R.H. Prince Philip being introduced to International Jain leaders In Buckingham Palace. Prince Philip is shaking hand with Mrs. Sharayu Daftary (Bombay).
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Declaration gives Jainism place of honor.
he presentation of the Jain Declaration on Nature to
THRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Bucking
ham Palace in London was an event of great historical importance and far-reaching social signifigance.
The presentation and discussion of Jain ecology with HRH Prince Philip, who is the International President of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), signalled the entry of the Jain religion into the Network on Conservation and Religion. The Network was established in 1986 on the occasion of WWF's 25th anniversary because WWF recognised that its highly successful conservation work with governments and national organisations was not enough to solve the global crisis. It needed the committed co-operation of the general public everywhere. This could be best achieved by inviting religious leaders and their communities to actively participate in a Network on Conservation and Religion. In joining this Network, the Jain faith becomes its eighth member-faith alongside the Baha'i faith, Budhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. For the first time in history eight religions of the world have categori
cally stated in a Declaration on Nature that their beliefs lead them to conservation.
The alliance has given the Jain religion a distinct place of honour among the major religions. It offers a rewarding opportunity for the international Jain population to play a prominent role in the conservation of nature in accord with the principles and code of conduct clearly laid down by our ancient and practical religion.
It is very gratifying to find that this distinctive position of honour and opportunity for Jainism has been achieved mainly through the imaginative leadership and efforts of the Oshwal and Navnat Vanik Associations of the UK and the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Samiti of India.
The constructive but difficult work involved in this achievement was conscientiously and persistently carried out by the devoted, experienced and capable members of the Co-ordinating Committee: Shri Nemu Chandaria of the UK, Professor Padmanabh Jaini of the USA and Dr Kumarpal Desai of India. The necessary guidance and help to the Coordinations Committee was continuously and willingly provided by Mrs Kerry Brown, the enlightened and efficient consultant of the World Wide Fund for Nature.
The work of drafting the historic Jain Declaration on Nature was ably carried out Dr L.M. Sighvi, president of the Indian Supreme Court Bar Association; Pujyashri Atmanandji, spiritual head of Shrimad Rajachandra Kendra at Koba; Dr N.P. Jain, former Indianambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg; Professor P. Jaini, Chair of Buddhist Studies at Berkley, University of California; Dr N. Tatia of the Jain Vishva Bharati currently lecturing at Harvard Divinity school, Professor D. Malvania of Ahmedabad; Acharya Shri Tulsiji, and Maha Paragayaji.
Jains all over the world will, no doubt, remain forever grateful to these distinguished organisations and personalities for their services in securing international status for Jainism and in planning the participation of Jains in solving the grave modern day problem of ecological discord and the destruction of many forms of life in the world.
It is also a credit to the various Jain associations and prominent Jain personalities in the UK to have not only organised the fine and dignified presentation of the Jain Declaration to HRH Prince Philip but to have also organised a programme of associated events including:
*The lunch, informal gathering, religious rituals, cordial send-off and hearty welcome back from Buckingham Palace at Shri Nemu Chandaria's spacious residence on October 23.
*The dinner and celebratory function at the Oshwal Centre, Hertsfordshire, on October 24.
*The visit to Leicester, reception by the mayor of Leicester and welcome of international delegates at the Jain Centre, Leicester, on October 27.
*The radio broadcasts by the BBC World Service, London Broadcasting Corporation and Sunrise Radio.
*The documentary film show and welcome at Kingsbury High School on October 28.
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The launch of the WWF Network on Conversation
and Religion
Jain ladies in organising all the events was very praisewor
the numbers of tigers in Bengal within ten years and prothy. These memorable occasions and the devoted leaders
tected their habitat so that many other species were saved and workers of various organisations created an amiable and
from extinction as well. lasting impression on all delegates. The delegates are, there
That was the first realisation. It wasn't just single fore, indebted to the Jains of the UK for their strong sense of
species but entire habitats that needed to be saved, if only for social responsibility and their gracious hospitality.
the most selfish reason that one-third of the world agriculby Dr Vilas Sangave
tural land would soon be desert if they were not. So, WWF Jain delegate to Buckingham Palace Hon.
worked feverishly, collaborating with governments and Director, Shahu Research Institute, Shivaji University,
national organisations, to establish wildlife reserves, trainIndia
ing schemes in sustainable agriculture and agro-forestry, environmental education in schools, and local nature clubs. It became a powerful international lobbyist for stricter controls on industrial pollution and logging, and for bans on iniquitous trades in animals products such as elephant ivory and rhinocerous horn.
But despite its great achievements and those of other conservation groups, WWF approached its 25th anniversary in 1986, knowing that up to one million species faced extinction by the end of the century. The last shreds of the rainforest were being swiftly destroyed, taking thousands of species, clean oxygen and the world's climatic balance with them.
Humanity was continuing to devour the earth's natural n September 28, 1986, the hills aroung the small Italian
resources and spit them back into the ecosystem as toxic town of Assisi resounded with the clanging of town
poisons. bells, the long low moan of a Tibetan horn, the tonal
How to communicate with people so they stopped wonders of Zambian gospel and Jewish Hungarian choirs
living as if there was no tomorrow - which at this rate there and the enthusiastic thunder of Italian medieval drumming.
wouldn't be? Performing artists and media from around the world were
An idea that had been circulating for more than a welcoming'green' pilgrims from around the world as they decade came to roost: The ecological crisis is a spiritual crisis. approached the gates of Assisi, flags and banners flying.
Humanity might remember the rituals of its religions but it The procession, its giant animal lanterns and its has forgotten or chooses to ignore the teachings behind music came spilling through the winding streets of Assisi ato
them. All religions teach care and respect for nature. all to the large green in front of the Basilica (Church) of St praise its beauty and its bounty. All prescribe living in Francis. Japanese Buddists performed a dance to the Sun, a
harmony with it. troupe of Italian flag-thowers threw flags and leading world
So wasn't it time that the conservation movement figures from religion, science, conservation and royal houses enlisted the help of religion? Religious networks are extenwelcomed the pilgrims.
sive and the greatest and most respected communicators in The leaders had been conferring on the global envi
the world are the priests, mullahs, rabbis, lamas and swamis. ronment crisis and what the religions of the world could do
Through them it would be possible to talk straight to the about it. But as the sun squeezed out from behind sullen hearts of billions of people. clouds for the first time that day, they acknowledged that the
The realisation inspired HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, crowd before them, who had spent weeks walking together International President of WWF, to suggest the Fund cele across the Italian countryside, had come closest of all to the
brate its 25th anniversary with a pilgrimage to Assisi, home answer - pilgrimage. The human race must embark on a
of St Francis, the Christian patron saint of nature. Leaders of spiritual pligrimage to re-discover its place within nature, a the world's religions and of conservation would be invited to place that is harmonious, ethical and non-harmful.
come together and commit themselves to joint action for the This occasion which took place over three days at
environment. Assisi, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the World Wide
And they came: the heads and representatives of the Fund for Nature and launched one of the Fund's most
World Jewish Congress, the Muslim World League, the exciting and innovative initiatives, the Network on Conser
Christian Church, the Buddhist Sangha, the Hindu, Baha'i, vation and Religion.
Sikh, Native American, and New Zealand Maori communiSince it was founded in 1961 by Sir Peter Scott, WWF
ties. The great names in conservation, Sir Peter Scott, Thor had grown to be the largest environmental charity in the Heverdahl and Sir Edmund Hillary were there along with world channelling millions every year into conservation
princes from Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and UN programmes in 130 countries. Most of the money come, and ambassador Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan. continues to come, from almost four million WWF support
All were agreed on the seriousness of the situation. ers around the world.
In his opening words to the conference, Prince Philip said: In the early years, WWF worked to save endangered
"The world is facing a threat to its survival greater than the species. Project Tiger', WWF's best-known campaign doubled
age when the dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.
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Mankind cannot survive without nature."
Dr Karan Singh, Hindu philosopher, conservationist and politician gave a clear warning: "The Strange doctrine that our race is in some way specially entitled to destroy other species so as to establish its sovereignity over the Earth has distorted human consciousness down through the corridors of time....... We must come to a complementary society in place of competition, convergence in place of conflict, holism in place of hedonism."
The leaders came not only to confer, but to take part in an unprecedented multifaithful service for 1,000 people at the Basilica of St Francis. For the first time, an Islamic muezzin called from the tower of the Basilica and Rabbi Hertzberg, vice-president of the World Jewish Congress. ceremonially blew a ram's horn at the entrance. During the service, which included readings form five faiths, the Basilica resounded to the deep drone of Buddhist chanting and the quick patter of the tabla which accompanied India's famous temple dancer, Yamini Krishna Murti.
And then the final gesture. The presentation of Declarations on Nature to Prince Philip from the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim leaders on behalf of their faiths. They were formally constituting the new Network on Conservation and Religion.
That was the beginning.
Kerry Brown WWF Network Consultant
After the meeting with H.R.H. Prince Philip, a public meeting was held at Dshwal Bhawan, London, on October 24, 1990. Seated 3rd from the left is Dr. Atmanand Soniji.
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2000, between 500,000 and one million species will become extinct because of pollution and human interference in Nature, according to respected scientists.
Some of the most gorgeous expressions of life ever to grace the earth are listed as endangered or vulneralbe by the Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). These include the great whales, the Asian elephant, the magnificent snow leopard, the polar bear, the jaguar, the cheetah, the California pronghorn antelope, the giant ibis,
the California condor, the black-necked swan, the whooping crane, the Mississippi sandhill crane, the golden eagle, the southern bald eagle, the paradise parrot, the ivory-billed woodpecker, the mauritian dodo, etc. The list could go on and on merely among the vertebrates, but then we would need to begin the list of those splendid insects upon which so much of life depends, and then the plant world, especially the flowering plants that are endangered and the woodlands
and so on.
The main reason these species face extinction ia indiscriminate human activity which has upset the ecological balanace. The phrase "ecological balance" refers to the balanced relationships between living organisms and their environment ie. between organisms and the other organisms, the climate, conditions of the land, air and water, and so on that surround them. In its broadest perspective, ecological balance refers to a balanced universe, the Brahmanda. My attempt here is to see how some of the fundamental principles of Jainism, outlined in the Jain Declaration on Nature, could and would - if properly practised - help maintain the ecological balance and, thereby, preserve Na
ture.
Jainism believes that Ahimsa Parmo Dharma- nonviolence is the supreme religion. This is based on the understanding that all forms of life have atma (soul). Furthermore all souls are equal. From the highest life form with five senses to the lowest life form with only one sense- all have the desire to live. To injure, abuse oppress, enslave, insult, torment or kill any living organism is hisma (violence). Jains therefore believe in jiva daya (reverence for life- a synonym of ahimsa ), which means compassion and sympathy for all livings organisms.
But the profound universal truth for all time to come is proclaimed in the Jain maxim Parasparopagraho jivanam. All living things organisms, however big or small, whatever the development of their senses, are bound together by mutual support and interdependence. There is unity in the total cosmological order. There is an unbreakable bond or relatedness. Nothing is complete in itself without everything else.
The evolution of conciousness and the cultural development of the human order is bound by this communion of the universe. It is only on the basis of co-existence that we can respect this extradorinary principle of mutual interdependence of all species.
Because of the inevitable bond of interdependence, it is necessary that we develop an intimate relationship with the earth and all its inhabitants. We must not only become acquainted with them, but also develop an intimate rapport, a sense of gratitude and of courtesy because, just as all the other species are dependent on us, we are equally dependent on them. Any abuse or violence by us toward the ecology is bound, sooner or later, to react against us. The principle of interdependence is, therefore, not only a command but also a warning to humanity. This principle teaches us not only to "live and let live" but also to "let live so that we can live". Having outlined some of the principles of Jainism, ie. non-violence, reverence for life and the interdependence of all life, let us consider their practical utility in the mainte
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nance of ecological balance and environmental protection.
One may ask, what is the absolute necessity of maintaining ecological balance or protecting the environment? What are the risks invloved if the above principles are not followed? It is easy to find the answer to this simply by looking at the devastation and destruction inflicted upon this beautiful planet by human interference with Nature, particularly during the last century of rapid industrialisation. We have polluted the air, water and the soil with toxic sub stances. We have destroyed forests. By such reckless actions, we are changing the physics and chemistry of the planet indiscrimately. We are changing the great water cycles. We are weakening the ozone layer that shields us from cosmic rays. We are inflicting avuse, torture, and himsa, violence, on Nature and its creations.
Recent history is replete with major man-made disasters, caused by our treacherous violence toward nature. To cite only one example, Bhopal in India experienced such a disaster because of a gas leak from a pesticide plant on December 2, 1984, when at least 2000 people were killed and 250,000 more were treated for ailments, many of them very serious and life-threatening.
But the day-to-day loss caused byu our day-to-day violence is several times more than the loss caused by any of the major disasters. The total extinction of hundreds of thousands of species is absolute and final and there is no scope for their revival. Human aggression is responsible for diminishing the splendour, vigour and variety of life on earth.
It is a very disturbing development of our times, that while the human population of the world is increasing at a rapid pace, there is an overall reduction in many other forms of life, creating further ecological imbalance. It is scarcely realised that neither economic viablility nor improvement in the quality of life for the poor is possible in such circumstances. At our meeting on October 23, 1990, HRH Prince Philip expressed his concern about the exploding population growth which is expected to be double in another 40 years.
Albert Schweitzer has very aptly said that: "Man has lost the capacity to foresee and forestall. He will end by destroying the Earth." It is obvious that the loss is as much to humanity as it is to Nature because we do not follow the principle of mutual dependence-Parasparopagrahojivanam.
C.N. Sanghavi Jain Delegate to the Palace President Jain Social Group, India
The Declaration on Nature presentated by the five faiths at Assisi and, subsequently, by the Baha'i, Sikh and Jain faiths, outline each religion's perspective on the natural world.
The purpose of the Declarations is:
*to initiate a study by the religious community of its own teachings;
*to establish guidelines for environmental action by that community
Copies and quotes from the various Declarations crop up all over the world - in schools, national wildlife reserves, state departments of the environment, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, gurdwaras, multifatih festivals and conferences and so on.
They have had a positive and powerful impact on people's involvment in both their faith and nature conservation. This is particularly noticealbe amongst the younger generation who appreciate - sometimes for the fist time - the profound philosophy that lies behind the familiar rituals of their religion. What may have seemed irrelevant to the twentieth century world of cars, videos, computers, CFCs, toxic wastes, nuclear weapons, disappearing rainforests and so on, is revealed as not only relevant but crucial. The young - and the old - discover that, as with all things in life, religion is not static. It is a dynamic exploration of how the eternal truths are applied to the changing circumstances of daily life.
Books, leaflets and holy days
The research into their own teachings on ecology has led most religious communities to produce books, brochures and newsletters on nature conservation. It has also led to the establishment of 'green' holy days such as the new festival for the environment declared by the Greek Orthodox Church, and to the revival of traditional'green' holy days such as the Jewish Tu Beshvat (Festival of the Trees) when trees are now planted by Jews all over the world, and the Christian Harvest Festival when Christians now not only give thanks for Nature's bounty but repent the harm they have done and promise to love and care for Nature in future. The new 'green' liturgies and services composed for the Harvest Festival have been published and broadcast worldwide and are used by thousands of churches.
As well as including teachings on nature conservation in their education, communication and worship, religious communities have engaged in direct environmental action. Below is an example of work by each member-faith of the Network.
Baha'i faith
Since Assisi, the Bahail faith has initiated more than 50 conversation projects in 30 countries, including treeplanting and reforestation efforts, the development and local manufacture of fuel-efficient stoves and rural research centres to
Jain ladies involved in the Jain Declaration on Nature trip
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investigate the application of non-harmful technologies such as bio-gas and solar energy. Earlier this year, the Baha'i Council established an Office of the Environment which willcollaborate with WWF and the United Nations Environ- ment Programme on a world wide shceme for tree-planting and training in agro-forestry. According to its director, Mr Lawrence Arturo. "The Baha'i approach to the preservation of nature is based on a new vision for humanity and the natural environment that emphasises spiritual values, unity of effort and the establishment of a self-sustaining, everadvancing civilization."
Buddhism
For the Buddha, the forest was a place of peace and harmony, his home for 40 years and the place where he taught and meditated. Yet in the last half a century, Buddhist Thailand has destroyed 80% of the forests that once clothed the land. The country is in great danger of dying of exposure as rainfall declines, soil erodes, streams dry up and rivers silt up. Forest monks all over the country are now working with villagers to reforest the brutally logged lands, establish sus- tainable practices of agriculture and agro-forestry and protect wetlands. The Buddhist Nature Conservation Programme run by Wildlife Fund Thailand provides practical and financial assistance for the monks and villagers, runs Buddhist ecology training seminars and publishes educational materials produced by the monks and scholars.
Christianity: Western
The Living Churchyards Project in Britain assists communities to establish their local churchyards as a wildlife sanctuary. The 20,000 churchyards across the land provide a vital refuge for ancient wildflowers, butterflies, birds, bats, snakes, toads, hedgehogs, foxes, etc., many of which are now under theat from modern farming methods and urbanisation. For Christians, their church graveyard bustling with wildlife is an example of the bounty of God's Creation and of the duty of humanity to care for that Creation. It is a symbol of the Christian belief in life after death as well as being a place of peace and harmony in which to pray or reflect.
Christianity: Greek Orthodox
The Greek Orthodox Church has selected a monastery in the Northern Greek village of Ormylia as the centre for a pilot project where the Christian teachings on care for Creation will be put into practice through the introduction of organic farming in an area severely damaged by extensive use of harmful pesticides. The monastery which receives over 100,000 visitors a year will recruit a team of consevation experts to train and work with the nuns. An education and information centre and meeting place at the monastery will teach organic farming, engage in recycling campaign against the use of harmful pesticides and provide expertise for similiar projects at other monasteries.
Judaism
The work of Jewish communities in the UK and USA are inspired by the achievements in Israel where almost 200 million trees have been planted and maintained in the last four decades, greening vast areas of desert. There are also the wildlife reserves. The Hal-Bar Biblical Wildlife Reserve was established to restore some of the world's most endangered
animals to their natural habitats. Wild asses, ostriches, lebexes, white oryxes, addaxes, wolves, foxes and hyaenas, are bred and raised. The Reserve is commonly referred to as Noah's Ark for like its Biblical namesake it saves creatures from the destruction brought about by humanity's greed and violence. Hinduism
A reforestation and clean-up project at Vrindavan, near Delhi, is being run by local Hindu groups and WWF India. They are working to return the holy land of Krishna to its description in Bhagavat Purana: "Vrindavan, filled with trees which are the source of life for all people. The project, to be officially launched on Krishna's birthday in 1992, will include a nursery where pilgrims can buy saplings to plant along the pilgramage circuit as an act of devotion, and a Krishna ecology centre staffed by local people who will oversee the maintenance of the trees and produce educational exhibits and brochures. The work, which has the full backing of the national and U.P. state governments, will extend to include an interstate clean-up of the Yamuna River which runs through Vrindavan and, like the Ganges, is suffering from silt from the deforestation in the Himalayas and pollution from major cities and industrial dumping.
Islam
British Muslims are establishing the Mirabutun ecology centre, which will be a national and international focus for Islamic environmentalism. When completed, the centre will be home to a Muslim community as well as providing training and information in alternative energy, organic farming and human ecology (mutua). The spiritual foundation of the centre is provided by the Qur'an which praises Nature as evidence of God's greatness and omniscience and teaches that God has appointed humanity as the guardian of nature.
Sikhism
Hemkund in the mountains of the Punjab is the site where the last human Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh meditated. Like Vrindavan, it is visited by hundreds of thousands of devout pilgrims every year. The stunning natural landscape, including a valley of the flowers where many rare species grow, is in danger of being devastated by the sheer numbers of people who visit, the rubbish they leave and the proposed new road and hotel developments.
Work is underway by sikhs to conduct an environmental impact study of the area and develop an alternative planfor sustainable use of Hemkund as a pilgrimage site. The Guru Granth Sahib will form the basis for materials reminding Sikh pilgrims that to destroy nature is to destroy the work of God: "Nature we see, Nature we hear, Nature we observe with awe, wonder and joy...All nature is yours, O powerful Creator, You command it, observe it and pervade within it".
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15 to 20 trees in front of cave no. 32 so that it makes a nice area for the many Jain tourists and others to sit, especially during the summer and rainy season.
There is a two kilometre road from cave no. 33 to caveno. 17 which is the most famous kailash temple cave. On both sides of this road we are planning to plant trees. You may be happy to know that already the institution has become involved with afforestation around cave no. 30 which has a beautiful 18 foot high Parshwanath idol and the forestry department of Maharashtra State had agreed to help them. The land belongs to the Jain community and they have dug a well there. The saplings are given by the forestry department who are also employing a watchman to guard the saplings. This is how the institution has associated itself with ecology. In a few years time this hill will look beautiful.
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Dr. L.M. Singhvi (Delhi) and Nagin Doshi (Singapore) present the Jain Declaration on Nature before going to meet H.R.H. Prince Philip on October 23, 1990
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a harayu Daftary, first woman president of the Indian
Merchants Chamber, came to Britian in October as a
delegate for the Presentation of the Jain Declaration on Nature. On her return to India, she visited a Gurukul at Ellora, Maharashtra, run under the aegis of the Samantbhadra Muniji. She writes of her visit to Guru Kul:
"There was a foundation-stone laying ceremony for the school as well as an opening of the residential rooms for the 200 Jain students who live and study there. At this function Acharya Vidyanand Muniji stopped for two to three days on his way to Bavangaja. To commemorate his visit, I requested the authorities plant 108 trees which they have agreed to do. The first 15 trees were planted on November 18 on the day of the foundation-stone laying of the school.
This Parshawanath Brahmacharyashram is two or three kilometres from the three Jain Caves of the Ellora complex of old caves. The Jain caves are beautiful and preserved except that the paintings have been destroyed. I believe they had gold colour on them and thinking that it was pure gold, people tried to burn and remove the gold and in the process have destroyed the paintings.
A few are visible to the eye with great effort. I have requested that the institution participate in the plantation of
cology, a cleaner environment, Earth Day, the green
house effect, population explosions, recycling, etc. - have not become common words of everyday vocabulary. Many of these topics and concerns dominate the agenda of many meetings and conferences; particularly in the industrialized world.
In Jainism, ecology is not a new concept. The ancient Jain spiritual aphorism 'PARASPAROPAGRAHO JIVANAM'(all life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence) is refreshingly contemporary in its premise and perspective. This aphorism defines the scope of modern ecology. It means that all aspects of nature belong
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October 24, 1990 in London, U.K.
Sulekh Jain
Cincinnati, Ohio NOTE: This lecture was given by Dr. Sulekh Jain in London (U.K.) October 24, 1990 at the release of Jain Declaration on Nature.
JAIN together and are bound in a physical as well as metaphysical relationship. Life is viewed as a gift of togetherness, accommodation, and assistance in a universe teeming with interdependent constituents.
Simply put together, minimum use of and minimum harmand disturbance to earth, air, fire, water, and vegetation is ecology. Essentially this is what Jainism teaches us to practice in our daily lives. Jains as producers and providers of goods and services, have a special social responsibility to ecology and preservation of the environment. Jainism teaches
ism teaches ecology in a real sense of the word in all our own deeds and actions in daily living which includes our professions and businesses as well.
On October 23, 1990, Jain leaders and scholars from four continents and all four sects visited Buckingham Palace to present H.R.H., the Duke of Edinburgh, International President of W.W.F.(World Wide Fund for Nature), with the Jain Declaration on Nature. Jainism is the Eight faith in the alliance on preservation of Nature. Other faiths belonging the Network(under W.W.F.) include Bahai faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. In this meeting with Prince Philip, the Jain leaders discussed the strong ecological teachings of the Jain faith, which are based on the cornerstone belief 'AHIMSA PARMO DHARMAH', non-violence is the supreme religion. In this meeting. Jain leaders also explained how these teachings influence Jain daily life leading to vegetarianism, respect for all forms of life, and constant care in all activity to avoid inadvertently harming others.
This meeting also outlined the environmental initiatives(inspired by Jain beliefs) that will be launched by the Jain Community as a member of the W.W.F.network.
A book, The Jain Declaration on Nature was also published and presented to Prince Philip. Copies of this book are being reprinted by JAINA and will shortly to the readers of Jain Digest. This is a historical document, and we hope fellow Jains will take time to read this document.
Now, throughout the world, as the self-centered '80s give way to the earth-centered '90s, environmentalism should be our watchword. Minimum use of resources, reducing waste, recycling and conservation are everyone's business. True to our belief and culture, let every Jain take a leading role in this direction.
Sulekh C. Jain President, JAINA Federation of North America
Jain Delegate to Buckingham Palace
Jaijinendra Brothers and Sisters:
The year was 1893 (97 years ago) when on the insistence of a Jain Acharya, a Jain scholar left India and along with Swami Vivekananda set foot on the North American continent and delivered the address on Jainism at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. His name was Shri Virchand Bhai Gandhi. His many lectures were very widely covered in American newspapers across the country.
The year is 1966. A young Jain is planning to leave India for higher education. He is worried and scared. He is not only thinking of his parents and relatives whom he will be saying good-bye but is also worried about going to an unfamiliar place, about his food habits, getting pure vegetarian meals, about not seeing the Jain monks Sadhus, Sadhavis and Jain temples, aboutobserving Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan and Samvats are about doing Samayk or about reciting Namokar Mantra or the opportunity to listen to lectures on Jainism Ahimsa and Anekantavada. That young man, brothers and sisters, in 1966 was yours truly-Sulekh Jain.
The date is October 23, 1990, when a delegation of distinguished Jains not only from India but also from the U.S.A., Canada, Kenya, Singapore, Belgium, France and, of course, U.K., visit Buckingham Place and there with the Duke of Edinburgh, for the first time there, Namakar Mantra is chanted in a very melodious voice by Respected Soniji and in the end we adjourn our meeting with Khame Mi Savva Jiva.
Brothers and sisters, much has changed between 1893 and 1990. Let me just give you an account of the North American scene. During the last 25 years particularly, many Jains came and settled in the U.S.A. and Canada. They came from India and East Africa. Out of an estimated 100,000 Jain living outside India, a significantly large number, about 35,000 to 40,000 live in North America alone. Most of these people are highly educated professionals such as engineers, medical doctors, professors and accountants. There are now quite a few businessmen. You will be glad to know that more than 90% of the trade in small diamonds and precious stones in the U.S.A. is in the hands of Jains.
Now there are about 60 Jain organizations in the U.S.A. and Canada, particularly in every major city. We celebrate all major functions and do regular poojas. Do you know how many Jain temples or places of Worship there are in North America? Brothers and sisters, that number is 18 and this number is growing.
With the exception of the Jain Center of New York which was established in the mid-1960s, the other Jain cen
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ters were established in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1973 the Jain Center in Boston was established and the founders of that Center, Dr. Vinay Jain, Mrs. Laxmi Jain and Ravi Jain, are here with you today.
Federation of Jain Association in North America, or JAINA for short, was established in 1981 by the foresight, dedication and hard work of a few individuals. Starting with four Jain centers, today JAINA practically represents all Jains and Jain centers in the U.S.A. and Canada. This is a remarkable achievement.
Fortunately so far we are neither Shwetambar, Digambars, Sathanakvasi or Teraparhthi or Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi or Karnataki. We are all followers of Bhagwan Mahavira and Namakar Mantra and Jain is our ONLY IDENTITY.
North America is a large continent and distances are large. In spite of this, we have established a feeling of brotherhood and a very good network. All Jains and Jain organizations work together and collectively towards one goal, that we want to practice our religion and become and remain good and better Jains. During this short span of roughly 20 years, our achievements are many.
We regularly publish three magazines; Jain Study Circular, Jain Digest and Jinamanjiri. We just published the first Reader Book in Jainism and an English
Pratikraman. Jain Center of Boston previously published two Jain directories and are now working on a third
one.
We have established two world class JAINA libraries with more than 5,000 books, magazines, audios and videos. Three years ago we were instrumental in producing one-hour long TV documentary, AHIMSA, which was shown on all public TV stations in North America. Our Toronto Jain Center earlier this year participated in a 14-week long TV program on Jainism. JAINA library is now working on producing professional videotapes using animation on various Jain subjects.
We have a beautiful 108-acre Jain Ashram at Siddhachalam and a magnificent brand new Derasar in Los Angeles. Girish Shah and his wife are here from L.A. in this function.
JAINA has very successfully celebrated five conventions and the sixth one will be held at Stanford University in San Francisco in July next year. This is a gathering of at least 2,000 Jains and scholars, and I extend an invitation to you all to attend the convention as our guests.
Jainism is taught and researched in several universities in the U.S.A. and Canada. Thru the efforts of Jain Vishwa Bharti, Ladnun, Jainism is being taught at Harvard now. This year India Abroad published a special supplement at the time of Lord Mahavira Birthday. To recognize our very best, Jains started and bestowed the first JAINA award to one of our very best; Dr. D.C. Jain.
We have recognized that our future lies in youth. We have started intensive education programs in Jainism via holding annual youth camps. Next year we want to embark on Scholars in Residence Program.
To encourage youth activities, many centers are

forming youth groups. A national organization "Young Jains of America, Y.J.A." has been launched. We invited your Youth Director, Dr. Atul Shah, last year to America. Next year at least 20 youths from U.K. will be visiting the U.S.A. and Canada for a month as our guests as part of the First Youth Exchange Program. Are your sons and daughters included?
Today we have at least 4,000 Jain youths of marriageable age. To keep them Jains, we must assist in finding Jain spouses. To meet this need, JAINA started a marriage information service and matrimonial ads in Jain Digest.
Every year we invite many Jain scholars and monks. This provides us opportunities of education and inspiration. During Paryushan, in addition to Ghee Boli, we also do Tapasacharya Boli. Our youths like it. Fasting for 30 days, 8 days or 1 or 2 days is becoming common now.
We regularly write to airlines to provide vegetarian meals. We work hand-in-hand with many American organizations such as vegetarian societies and animal rights movements. Thanksgiving Day in November has also been chosen by several Jain centers as non-violence day. Our Pravin Bhai Shah from Cincinnati (who is here) has appeared on radio talk shows and helped organize Ahimsa Day.
Shri Roop Lal Jain Trust at the University of Toronto has started yearly lectures on Jainism. We salute L. Hans Raj Jain, Mrs. Sushila Jain and his family for this gesture.
I can go on and on. You got the idea. We Jains in North America are young but very dynamic and vibrant community. But this is just a start. A lot has been achieved and much more needs to be done. We have a long way to go.
How do we do it?
We are living in a very fast changing scientific, materialistic and Judeo Christian world. Our youths don't accept things on faith alone. They ask WHY and HOW COME for everything. They want answers in today's context. They want American answers. Indian answers alone will not do.
You here in the U.K. and we in North America have many similarities such as environment, climate, technology, language and culture. Thus you and us have similar opportunities and problems. If so, our solutions have to be similar too. You and us have a codestiny together. Let us work together as one rather than against each other. Let us work as Jains and nothing else but Jains, the followers of Lord Mahavira.
For about a year, we have been sending signals to work with you and with your Jain Federation. Let your
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This historical event received very wide media coverage in several countries. More than seventy daily and weekly newspapers and magazines, besides radio networks like BBC, in several countries(U.K., U.S.A., Canada, India, etc.) covered this event.
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Jainism and Ecology
Federation and our JAINA form a JAINA of Western Hemi- ciples of Jainism. Jainism is probably the only religion which sphere. We extend our hand, heart, cooperation and re- has thought of AHIMSA in the minutest details. Jainism sources. This is a unique opportunity. Together we should believes that all life forms have ATMA-soul. All souls are establish our agenda, pool our resources and solve our equal. The highest life form having five senses or the lowest problems. Let us resolve today that we will work together to life form having only one sense all have a desire to live. benefit from the vast world of Jain philosophy and tradition.
Jainism believes that "AHIMSA (is) PARMO Jaijinendra
DHARMA"-Non-violence is the supreme religion. According to Jainism to injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture or kill any living organism is HIMSAviolence. Jains, therefore, believe in JIVA DAYA, i.e., reverence for life (a synonym for AHIMSA) which means compas
sion and sympathy for all the living organism. by C.N. Sanghavi
But the profound universal truth for all time to come
is proclaimed in the Jain Maxim "PARASPAROPAGRAHO A historic event of major importance took place on Tuesday, 23 October 1990 when a few eminent Jains from all
JIVANAM". All living organisms, however small or big, over the world presented "Jain Declaration on Nature" to
whatever be the development of their senses, are all bound HRH Prince Philip (President of Worldwide Fund for Na
together by mutual support and independence. Hereafter I ture) at Buckingham Palace, London. The dialogue between
will refer to this as "the principle of interdependence." the International Jain Community and Prince Philip and the
Because of the inevitable bound of interdependence, various meetings that followed provided a tremendous
it is necessary that we must develop intimate relationship
with the earth and all its inhabitants. We must establish not opportunity for the Jain community to come closer. It is a great tribute to the Unity of Jains. The decision to publish
only acquaintance with them but also an intimate rapport books on Jainism in English with the help of International
and develop a sense of gratitude, a sense of courtesy, because Sacred Literature Trust (ISLT) will enable the Jains and non
just as all the other species are dependent on us, we are Jains throughout the world to better understand and appre
equally dependent on them. Any abuse or violence of the ciate basic principles and philosophy of Jainism. The "Jain
ecology is bound to react, earlier or later, with vengeance Declaration on Nature" prepared with the help and guidance
against the human being. The principle of interdependence, of about 35 eminent scholars on Jainism in the preservation
therefore, is not only a command but also a warning to the of Nature, ecological harmony and environmental protec
humanity. This principle teaches us not only to "live and let tion. However, in a booklet of eight to nine pages, it is not
live" but also to "let live so that we can live." possible to expound or elucidate the logical, cultural, reli
There is unity in the total cosmological order. There gious or scientific basis in support or justification of these
is unbreakable bond of relatedness. Nothing is complete in
itself without everything else. The evolution of consciousprinciples. As a humble participant to this memorable and
ness and the cultural development of human order is bound momentous event that took place on 23 October 1990, I will
by this communion of the universe. It is only on the basis of try to cover in this article one aspect of the subject, namely
coexistence that we can respect this extraordinary principle "Jainism and Ecology" with special reference to the Jain
of mutual interdependence of all species, i.e., PARASPAprinciple of AHIMSA, i.e., non-violence.
ROPAGRAHO JIVANAM. Ecology, as we know, is the study of interrelation
Having propounded some of the principles of Jainship among living organisms and their environment, i.e., the
ism, i.e., non-violence, reverence for life and the principles of biotic, climatic, edaphic and other conditions which sur
interdependence, let us consider their utility in the mainteround the organism. In a broader perspective, therefore,
nance of ecological balance and environmental protection. ecology would encompass not only the mankind, animals,
One may ask what is the absolute necessity of mainbirds, insects, vegetation and the millions of forms and
taining ecological balance or protecting the environment. varieties of livingorganisms (species) but the entire universe,
What are the risks involved if the above principles are not the BRAHMANDA, its galaxies, its solar system, sun, moon
followed? The answer to this question lies in the devastation and stars, and nearer to us our birth place, the planet earth
and destruction brought on this beautiful planet by human and all that it consists, namely the mountains and plains, the
interference with Nature, particularly during the last century oceans and lakes, the rivers and springs, the woods and
of rapid industrialization. We have polluted the air, water forest, the trees, plants and flowers, the geosphere and hydro
and the soil with toxic substances. We have destroyed sphere, the atmosphere and biosphere, the entire existence of
forests. By several such indiscriminate actions, we are upsetearth, air, fire, water, all that is NATURE.
ting the entire ecological system. We are acting on a geologiMy attempt here is to see how some of the funda
cal and biological order of magnitude. We are changing the mental principles of Jainism, if properly practiced, would
physics and chemistry of the planet indiscriminately. We are and could help in maintaining ecological balance of nature
changing the great hydrological cycles. We are weakening and the preservation of natural environment. But before
the ozone layer that shields us from cosmic rays. We are doing so let me refer very briefly what are these fundamental
inflicting abuse, torture and HIMSA (violence) on the nature principles of Jainism.
and its creation indiscriminately. AHIMSA-Non-violence is one of the basic prin
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ronmental pollution and interference with nature thousands of species are extinct forever every year, that between now and the year 2000, i.e., in ten years' time in our present indiscriminate manner of acting, between one half to one million species will be extinct forever. We do not practice Ahimsa-non-violence as a result of which ecological disasters on colossal scale takes place resulting into enormous risk not only to nature but to the human beings tool.
The international union for conservation of nature and natural resources (IUCN) has categorized a number of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and other invertebrates, plants and a number of other species which are either endangered or vulnerable mainly due to human encroachmenton nature upsetting the ecological balance. These include some of the most gorgeous expressions of life that have ever been present on the earth; the great whales, the Asian elephant, the magnificent snow leopard, the polar bear, the jaguar, the cheetah, the California pronghorn ante lope, the giant ibis, the California condor, the black-necked swan, the whooping crane, the Mississippi sandhill crane, the golden eagle, the southern bald eagle, the paradise parrot, the ivory-billed woodpecker, the mauritian dodo, etc. The list could go on and on merely among the vertebrates but then we would need to begin the list of those splendid insects upon which so much of life depends, and then the plant world, especially the flowering plants that are endangered, and the woodlands, and so on.
Recent history is replete with the major man-made disasters created on account of treacherous violence of Nature. To cite only one example, Bhopal in India experienced such a disaster on account of gas leak from pesticide planton 2 December 1984, when at least 2,000 people were killed and 250,000 were treated for various ailments. But the day-to-day loss on account of the human violence on nature is colossal. The daily loss is several times more than the loss caused by any of the major disasters. The total extinction of hundreds and thousands of species is absolute and final and there is no scope for its revival. The human aggression on the nature is responsible for diminishing the splendor and vigor and variety of life on earth.
Albert Schweitzer has very aptly said that "Man has lost the capacity to foresee and forestall. He will end by destroying the earth." It is obvious that the loss is as much to the mankind asitis to the nature because we do not follow the principle of mutual interdependence-PARASPAROPAGRAHO JIVANAM.
It is a very disturbing development of our times, that while the world human population is increasing on a fast pace there is overall reduction in numerous other life organisms creating further ecological imbalance. It is hardly realized that neither economics viability nor improvement in the condition of the life of poor is possible in such circumstances. HRH Prince Philip at our meeting on 23 October 1990 expressed his concern to the exploding population growth which is expected to be double in about another 40 years.
It is only when we realize that the human well being is integral to the well being of the natural world that there is any future for mankind. The progress of mankind is corre
lated to the progress of the entire plenary community. In order to have real and sustainable progress, it must be shared by all the living as well as non-living community of the planet. Instead of making futile attempts of establishing supremacy over nature, mankind should learn to live in harmony with nature by following the principle of AHIMSA (non-violence) as a supreme religion.
Jainism recognizes the inherent right of all living organisms to exist. It has no antagonism, enmity or hatred towards the natural world. Jainism teaches love and regard, compassion and reverence, tolerance and sympathy, friendship and intimacy, forgiveness and fearlessness, freedom and equality, grace and harmony among all living beings and the natural world.
The United Nations Assembly approved the World Charter on Nature" in the year 1982. It is heartening to note that the charter quite clearly accepts that our human civilization is integral with the natural world and that it recognition and preservation is urgent if human community itself is to survive in any vital way. The world charter on nature is a clear and complete acceptance of the principle of interde pendence--PARASPAROPAGRAHOJIVANAM. This principle of mutual integration, interrelationship and interde pendence is the hallmark of Jainism. Its acceptance in principle by the world community is a good beginning and a sure sign of harmonious and peaceful progress not only of mankind but also of the entire natural world.
We must remember that we are ourselves species among species, that we are all insignificant members of an insignificant species on an insignificant planet in an infinite universe of infinite time and space. Realization of this Jain Theory of Cosmology will make up humble in all spheres of life. We have to follow the law, economics and science of nature. That is our morality and this is our religion. We have to BEHAVE, if not for anything else, at least for our own survival-survival of mankind. This is the message of the United Nations World Charter on Nature, this is the message of Jain Declaration on Nature presented to HRH Prince Philip, this is the message of AHIMSA-non-violence and the principle of interdependence-PARASPAROPAGRAHO JIVANAM.
Jain Sacred Literature Trust Donors
1. Oshwal Association of the U.K. - 10,000 2. Navnat Vanik Association of the U.K. - 10,000 3. Vijay-Shah-Belgium - 5,000 4. Jains from Africa - 5,000 5. Hasmukhbhai Gardi and Family - 2,500 6. Velji Dharamshi Chandaria Family --- 1,500 7. Naginbhai Doshi, Singapore - 1,500 8. Babubhai Kapadia, Manchester - 500 9. Jain Social Group, London - 500 10. Bhakti Mandal, London - 151 11. Jaina, North America - TBA 12. Young Jaing - 51 TOTAL - 36,702 Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Samiti, India R42 Lakhs
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JAIN DIGEST List of delegates to Buckingham Palace
Major Jain Holidays
of 1991
Feb.
Cha
d. Fri
Mar. Mar.
Mar.
May Jun
22
Thu Sat
Chowmasi Chaudash Ayambu First Day Mahavir Jayanti Ayambil Last Day Akshay Trij (Varshitap Parnu) Adra Nakshatra (End of Mangoes) Ayambi First Day Chaumasi Chaudash Paryushana (Conv.) First Day Paryushana (Conv) Last Day Ayambil First Day Ayambu Last Day
Jul. Jul.
Thu Thu hu
Ser
Oct. Ost.
1hu Tue Wed
1. Pujyashri Atmanandji and Shrimad Rajchandra, Adhyatmik Sadhna Kendra, Koba, Dist. Gandhinagar 382009, Gujarat, India, Ph: (02712) 22958, (0272) 390454-Ahmedabad, Tx: C/O 1216492 JCI IN
2. Dipchandbhai Gardi, Ushakiran, II Floor, Flat No. 3, Carmical Road, Bombay 400 026, India, Ph: (022) 4945431, 4945270
3. Dr. Kumparl Desat, 13B Chandranagar Society, Jaybikhu Marg Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007, Gujarat, India, Ph: (0272) 412675
4. Mrs. Sharayu Daftary, 5-A Woodlands, Dr. G. Desmukh Marg Bombay 400 026, India, Ph: 369012/384147 (H), 2021497/2020085 (O), Tx: 011-84661 COOL IN
5. Manu Chandaria, P.O. Box 50826, Nairobi, Kenya, Ph: (02542) 337287 (O), 749491/2 (H); Fax: (02542) 725822, Tx: 22034 COMCRA KE
6. Naginbhai Doshi, Vipin Company (PTE) Ltd., P.O. Box 2567, Singapore 9045, Ph: (065) 294 4522 (O), (065) 344 3963 (H), Fax: (065) 295 0734, TX: RS-24197 A/B PARUL
7. C.N. Sanghavi, Duru Mahal, 5th Floor, Flat No. 19-20, 84 Marine Drive, F Road, Bombay 400 022, India, Ph: (022) 294824 (HT), 298424 (H), 290931 (O), Fax: (022) 256 556, Tx: 011-86973
8. G.C. Chandalia, 4E Navroze Apartment, 35 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Bombay 400 026, India, Ph: (022) 493 8376 (H), 202 3678 (O)
9. Dr. Sulekh Jain, President, JAINA, 9831 Tall Timber Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, U.S.A., Ph: (513) 243 7686 (O), 777 1554 (H), Fax: (513) 777 1554 (Please call to switch on fax)
10. Dr. L.M. Singhvi, D-8 N.D. South Extension, Part Two, N. Delhi 19, India, Ph: (011) 646 2699 (H), (011) 644 7455 (O), Fax: C/O (001) 3312313, Tx: 031-63396 TLST-IN
11. Manharlal Shah, 86A Marine Drive, Shivaniketan, Bombay 2, India, Ph: (022) 430 3715 (O), 291930/258053 (H), Fax: (022) 437 8125, Tx: 011-71128 RUBY IN
12. Vijay Shah, Vijay Diamon PVBA, Pelikaan Straat 54, 7th Floor, B2018 Antwerp, Belgium, Ph: (03232) 355 400 (O), 828 9591 (H), Tx: 32233 SHANTI B
13. Madame Colette Caillat, Parc Eiffel, Sevres 92310, France, Ph: (1) 453 43066 (H)
14. Dr. Vilas A. Sangave, 'Abhinandan', Bharat Housing Society, 6 Rajarampuri (East), Kolhapur 416008, India, Ph: C/O JAYPRAKASH PATEL (0231) 29384
15. Rati Shah, Oshwal Assoc. of the U.K., 7 The Avenue, Wembley, Middx HA9 9QH, U.K., Ph: (071) 624 0055 (O), (081) 208 3111 (H)
16. Vinod Udani, President, Navnat Vanik Assoc, of the U.K., 19 Hedge Lane, London N13 5SJ, U.K., Ph: (071) 382 7401 (O), (081) 882 3143 (H)
17. Nemu Chandaria, 6 Hall Farm Close, Stanmore, Middlesex HAZ 4JT, U.K., Ph: (081) 997 2300 (O), (081) 954 7611 (H), Fax: (081) 997 4964, Tx: 924620 PETRO G
18. Vinod Kapashi, Coordinator, Fed. of Jain Assoc. (In Formation), 11 Lindsay Drive, Kenton, Middlesex HA3 OTA, U.K., Ph: (081) 204 2871 (H)
19. Arun Doshi, 6 Temple Garden, Moor Park, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 10), U.K., Ph: (081) 951 0688 (O), (09274) 20818 (H)
20. Z.L. Haria, 1 Pilgrims Rise, New Barnet, Herts EN4 9QP, U.K., Ph: (081) 447 0039
21. Dr. Natubhai Shah, 69 Rowleyfields Avenue, Leicester LE32ES, UK,Ph: (533) 8917 H), 862386 (O
Jain organizations in the U.K. 1. Bhakti Mandal, Suman Shah, President 2. Digambar Jain, Visa Mewada, Assoc. of U.K., Anil
Shah, President 3. Digambar Jain, Assoc. of U.K., Laxmichand Shan,
Chairman 4. International Mahavir, Jain Mission, Pushpa Jain,
Chair Person 5. Institute of Jainology, R.P. Chandaria, Trustee 6. Jain Assoc. of U.K., Dr. S.K. Dhariwal, Chairman 7. Jain Meditation Center, Shantilal Kothari, Coordina
tor
8. Jain Samaj Europe, Dr. Ramesh Mehta, President 9. Jain Samaj Manchester, Dr. Naresh Shah, President
is overseas and, therefore, could not come 10. Jain Social Group, London, Koolesh Shah, President 11. Jain Social Group, Midlands, Babubhai Kapadia
(Could not attend because of prior commitment) 12. Jain Social Group, South, Bharat Vora, President 13. Jain Vishwa Bharti, Mangilal Baid, President 14. Leeds Jain Group, Prof. Kanti Maradia, President 15. Mahavir Foundation, Chf. H. Bhandari, President 16. Navyug Jain Pragati Mandal, Dr. U. Dalal, President 17. Vanik Assoc. of U.K., Chimanbhai Shah, President 18. Vanik Samaj Coventry, J.D. Shah, President 19. Vanik Samaj, U.K., J.J. Mehta, President 20. Young Jains, Atul Shah, President 21. Young Indian Vegetarians, Nitin Mehta, President
An Appeal As a result of the efforts on the Jain Declaration on Nature, and alliance work with the W.W.F. Network, Jain communities in the U.K. with the cooperation and full support of the International Jain Community has established the Jain Sacred Literature Trust. This trust has undertaken to publish Jain holy books(TATTAVARTHA SUTRA is the first one) and several projects on ecology and the environment in India.
Please donate generously to this cause. Please send tax deductible donations which will be sent to J.S.L.T. Please make your checks payable to JAINA and mention J.S.L.T.
Jain Centers represented at Oshwal
1. Digambar Jain, Mahasamiti, India, Representative: R Sarogi 2. Sthanakvasi Jain, Sangh, India, Representative: Dhirubhai
Ajmera, Vice President 3. Jain Center, Los Angeles, Representative: Girish Shah 4. Jain Center, Toronto, Representative: Hansraj Jain 5. Jain Center, Cincinnati, Representative: Pravin Shah 6. Jain Center, Boston, Representative: Dr. Vinay Jain 7. Oshwal Community, Nakuru, Representative K. Shah 8. Oshwal Community, Arusha, Representative: Padamshi Shah,
Trustee 9.Oshwal Community, Mombasa, Representative: B.M. Shah, Presi
dent 10.Shrimad Rajchandra, Adhyatmik Sadhna Kendra, Koba
(India), Representative: Jayant Shah, Trustee 11.Shrimad Rajchandra, Adhyatmik Sadhna Kendra, Koba (India),
Representative: Sashikant Dhruva, Trustee 12.Shrimad Rajchandra, Adhyatmik Sadhna Kendra, Koba (India),
Person Represented: Harnish Shah
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