Jain Society Metro Chicago IL 1993 08 Profile

Author(s): Jain Center Chicago IL
Publisher: USA Jain Center Chicago IL
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THE JAINS ORDS, AND UGHTS, W THOUG ONS IS THE LENCE INTO HE HIGHEST 701A-NON No1977 parasparopagraho jIvAnAm Live and Let Live A profile WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 1893 to 1993 28th August to 5th September, 1993 at Chicago Prepared by Institute of Jainology Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago Federation of Jain Associations in North America, Inc. 2010_03

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ITEM 1. INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Parliament of World Religions 1893 and 1993 Glimpses of 1993 Parliament 1993 Parliament typical programme Council for World Parliament of Religions 2. PARTICIPATION BY THE JAINS Suggested Programme Estimated cost of participation Fund raising, Publicity. Volunteers etc Suggested Topics for the speakers Host Committe Suggested Activities 3. VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI A Photograph A brief data VRG's Eventful Life Virchand Raghavji's Literature Glimpses of VRG's Literature Publicity Leaflets in 1893 VRG's Family Tree 4. 1893 PARLIAMENT PHOTOGRAPHS The East Indian Building Interior of East India Building East India Group 5. COMMITTEES & ADDRESSES Jaina Committee Coordinating Committee Other Addresses 2010_03 PAGE NOS 1245 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 19A 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS THE PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA AUGUST 28TH TO SEPTEMBER 5,1993 1. INTRODUCTION THE PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS 1. 100 years ago - 1893 The first Parliament of the World's religions was held at Chicago in 1893 as a part of World's Columbian Exposition. It was the first meeting of the representatives of the major religions in the history of the world. About four hundred persons spoke about their faiths to audiences of four thousand or more. The parliament marked the beginning of interfaith dialouge in the modern world. Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrainism trace their beginings in the west to their participation in the parliament. Hundred years ago the Parliament was more of a familiarisation and introduction of religions. The Jain Representation A Jain Acharya Shri Vijayanandsuri (popularly known as Atmaramji) was invited to attend the parliament to represent the Jains. The rules of the conduct of Sadhus prevented the Acharya from going to Chicago. He deputed Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi (VRG) to fulfil the mission. VRG was the first honorary secretary of Jain Association of India. He travelled by boat with Swami Vivekanandji and others. VRG gave several lectures on Jainism at various cities in USA after the conference. 2. 100 years after - 1993 The centennial Parliament is scheduled for nine days from Saturday 28th August to Sunday 5th September, 1993. It will bring together leaders and representatives of the World's faiths, experts on economic, social, scientific, environmental and political issues, and spiritual pilgrims from all over the globe. The centennial celebrations in 1993 will be a historic event. * Encourage the spirit of harmony and to celebrate with openness and mutual respect, the rich diversity of religion. * Renew the role of religions of the world in relation to personal spiritual growth and the challenges facing the global community. * Develop and encourage interfaith groups and programmes which will carry the spirit of the Parliament into the twenty-first century. *Total attendance over 9 days period will exceed 50.000. It will be a highly publicised event of the century of muti-faith get togethers. Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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* Opening invocation by Native American Elders from four directions. 2 GLIMPSES OF 1993 PARLIAMENT *Closing address by His Holiness the Dalai Lama * Confrences on Pluralism *Conferences on religion and the critical issues of the 21st Century Assembly of religious and spiritual leaders Interfaith dialouge Environment and ecology * Women's and men's issues Spirituality of indigenous people * Ethics Death and dying * Education Science and tehcnology * New religions * Religious and cultural pluralism * The next generation * Peace * Literature * International film festival * Presentation of the 1993 Templeton Prize 3.The parliament will focus numerous presentations, workshops, seminars, demonstartions and perfromances on a broad range of themes, including: * Plenary Sessions, including: 'What shall we do?' 2010_03 'The critical issues' 'Voices of the dispossessed' 'Voices of spirit and tradition' Interfaith harmony' 'The inner life' The next generation" * Health and wellness Economics and justice The religious life * Power, politcis and liberation The feminine in religion * Architecture Religion in Chicago * Sacred space and sacred time * Meditation and contemplation * Prayer Myth, ritual and tradition The history of religions * Art, music and dance 4. Many of the world's religious and spiritual leaders have been invited to participate in the parliament. 5. Participation in the 1993 celebrations at Chicago are by way of Cosponsors open to groups or institutions or individual registrations. 5.1 Criteria for co-sponsorship 5.1.1 Co-sponsors is open to group or institution, that wish to endorse the missions of the council for partliament of world's religions, Minimum contribution US$500.

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3 5.1.2 Co-sponsors should have means to lend active support as partners and such support to include financial help. publicity, personal and organizational leadership. Co-sponsors should possess a measure of stability and standing in their communities. 5.1.3 Co-sponsors should work together for the benefit of the human race and the planet we inhabit. Co-sponsors should respect the right of others. cooperate and understand rather than convince and convert. 5.1.4 Co-sponsors must be nominated by atleast three existing co-sponsors. or three members of the Board of Directors and approved by the council's Board of Directors. 5.2 Individual Registration 5.2.1. Full Registration (excludes meals and accomodations but includes all sessions of the Parliament (including seminars and workshops, preferntial access to plenary events open to public. For a few events, seating is limited and tickets will be issued on first-come, first-served basis. There may be admission charge for some off-site events, exhibits, and for postparliament retreats). US$ 350 after June 1, 1993 Costs: US$200 before June 1,1993 Youths under age 18 accompanied by an adult with full registration may register for half the above amount. 5.2.2 Family Regsitration Costs: US$350 before June 1,1993 For couples and/or parent(s) with children 5.2.3 Three-day Registration US$500 after June 1, 1993 Costs: US$200 to include all the benefits of a full registration but limited to any three consecutive days of parliament. 5.2.4. One-day Registration Costs: US$75 to include benefits of a full registration but limited to any one day of the parliament. 5.3 A limited number of half-price registrations will be available to persons without income. 2010_03

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PO Jain Education Interational 2010_03 Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions PO Box 1630, Chicago, IL 60690 USA 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions Saturday 28 August Sunday 29 August Monday 30 August Tuesday 31 August Wednesday 1 September Thursday 2 September Friday 3 September Saturday 4 September Sunday 5 September Sunrise Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation Prayer / Meditation 8:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Arrivals, Registration, Orientation, Sightseeing 9:00 PLENARY presentation PLENARY presentation PLENARY presentation PLENARY presentation " Programs at local co-sponsoring organizations 10:00 Welcoming Services & Programs at Palmer House and af Chicago-arta Temples, Churches, Mosques, Shrines, Synagogues, etc. PLENARY Voices of the Dispossessed Sessions A: Seminars, Workshops and Major Presentations Sessions A: Seminars, Workshops. and Major Presentations Sessions A: Seminars, Workshops. and Major Presentations Sessions A: Seminars, Workshops and Major f'resentations 11:00 Programs, dialogues. and lectures ar Palmer House 12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch THE COMMON MEAL and address presentation POST PARLIAMENT TOURS AND RETREATS (optional) 1:00 Sessions B: Serninars, Workshops, and Major Presentations Sessions B: Serninars. Workshops. and Major Presentations PLENARY Voices of Spirit and Tradition Sessions B: Seminars, Workshops and Major Presentations Sessions : Seminars PLENARY "What shall we do?" Workshops. etc. Assembly of Religious and Spirirual Leaders: with Experts on Critical issues OPENING PLENARY * Procession * Invocation * Address by Native American elders * Blessing 4:00 Revised 8 October, 1992. Copyright 1992. Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions Sessions : Serninars, Workshops and Major Presentations Sersions C Seminars, Workshops, and Major Presentations Sessions C: Semus, Workshops, and Major Presentations Sessions : Seminars, Assembly of Religious & Spiritual Leaders: an Agenda for the Future Concert for the Twenty-first century Workshops. 5:00 etc. THE COMMON MEAL and address/presentation 6:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dimer Dinner Dlaner 7:00 Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship 8:00 PLENARY Interfaith Understanding PLENARY The Critical Issues PLENARY The Critical Issues PLENARY The Inner Life PLENARY The Inner Life: Inialaith Harmony Twenty-first presentation of The Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion (Rockefeller Chapel) PLENARY The Next Generation CLOSING PLENARY * H.H. The Dalai Lama . The calls to action * The Universal Declaration of Human Values * Invocation of Blessing on the 21st Century Concert (Palmer House) * Also scheduled during the week: exhibits, performances, lectures and presentations, interfaith dialogues, children's programs, and meetings of specialized groups.

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COUNCIL FOR WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS The Council for World Parliament of Religion was formed in spring 1988 for planning the centennial celebrations in 1993. The centennial celebrations are likely to cost about US$ 2.3 million. Rockfeller Foundation, Templeton Trust and private individuals are currently financing the expenses. The premises for the office has been given to the Council free of rent by Continental Bank. All the faiths are expected to contribute towards the expenses. Hindu host committee is expected to contribute US$ 150.000. Jains are also expected to contribute. Each faith is expected to form a host committee for representation of faith/religious tradition to the parliament, fundraising for the parliament event and faith/religious representation, publicity, volunteers and Window of Faith' bus tour. The main events of the celebrations will be held at PALMER HOUSE HILTON HOTEL, 17 EAST MONROE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLONOIS 60603. Other off-site events may be held at Grand Park, Arvey Fields, First Presbetrian Church, St.James Episcopal Cathedral, Chigao Theatre. North Shore Congregation Israel. All the faiths are expected to comment and make suggestions on a draft declaration'STATEMENT ON GLOBAL ETHICS' now under preparation by Dr.Hans Kung. Final decalartion will be signed by spiritual leaders before the end of the celebrations. STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. David Rampage - Chairman (McCormick Theological Seminary) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Daniel Gomez-lbanezl staff Pat Mellody Jim Kenny Runae Davis Sher Gupta Dirk Ficca Rick Potter Co-ordinator Secretary Chmn.Prog. Committee Logistic Co-ordin. Director Outreach Finance & Regis. Barbara Bernstein Prog. Officer THERE ARE SIX VICE-CHAIRPERSONS WHO HEAD SEVERAL COMMITTEES. Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03 For

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PARTCIPATION BY THE JAINS 1. Three important events are to take place in Chicago in 1993 and it should be a pride for all the Jains in the world and in particular for the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago and the Federation of the Jain Associations of North America. These are: 1. Pratishtha Mahotsav of the Jain Derasar in Chicago - June 1993 2. Centennial celebrations of the World Parliament of Religions held in 1893 3. Launching of the first book of Jain Scriptures 'Tattvaratha Sutra' II. So far five Jain Organisations have registered to participate in the centennial celebrations at Chicago. At a meeting held in Chicago on Friday 13th November, 1992 between Jain Society of Metroploitan Chicago, Federation of Jain Associations in North America and the Institute of Jainology it was unanimously agreed that the Jains throughout the world should unite and partcipate under the banner of one name THE JAINS. Such a unity would not only be economical but will crerate a desired impact in promoting the Jain philosophy. It was further agreed that as the cosponsors will not have any special priveleges and as the individual registration in personal capacity was still mandatory, all efforts should be made to convince the other potential Jain institutions not to register as cosponsors. III. Members present at this meeting agreed as follows: 1. Jains throughout the world should unite and pull their resources together for best presentation and maximum impact. 2. Jain Society of Metroploitan Chicago to be the HOST SOCIETY for the delegates who attends under the banner of THE JAINS. 3. Approved the budget of US$50,000 to meet the costs of scholars, exhibition, and donations to the World Parliament of Religions. (see page 8 for details). 4. Following persons agreed to become members of the co-ordinating Committe for the purpose: Dr. Tansukh Salgia Dr.Rashmi Gardi Dr.Kumarpal Desai C.N. Sanghavi Somchand Shah Nemu Chandaria - USA - USA - INDIA - INDIA - KENYA - U.K. 2010_03

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IV. Members present suggested following programmes: 1. Exhbition - to include Duratran slides with lights and mounted on frames Models of Jain Derasar , Idol of Mahavira , minature sizes of Jain monks Models of Sametshikhar, Palitana, Girnar, Bahubaji, Jalmandir etc Tatva Charts Jain Agams & Manuscripts Paintings Virchand Raghavji Material Others (suggestions welcome) 2. Audio/Visual show on Mahavira, and films on Ahimsa & Jainism 3. Slide shows on Jain artefacts 4. Publication of selected books and speeches of VRG 5. Participation in opening, planary and closing sessions ,demonstration with banners, red turbans and silver kadash on head 6. Sale of selected Jain Books in english 7. Launching of Tattvartha Sutra 8. Speeches, seminars, workshops on Ahimsa, Anekantvad, Vegetarianism, enivronment, meditation etc 9. Jain ritual ceremonies at Jain Derasar - Chicago 10. Youth participation 11. Publication of JAINISM AT A GLANCE for mass distribution 12. Others (all suggestions welcome) Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03 For

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1. Jain Scholars from India [to include air fares, visa, medical insurance, registration fees and other incidentals 8 ESTIMATED COST OF PARTCIPATION IN WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS AT CHICAGO 2. Jain Scholars from Europe and USA to include air fares, and medical insurance in some cases 4. Provision for donation to the World Parliament of Religion 5. Contingencies 3. Cost of Exhibits from India, USA, rent for exhibition space, publicity & printing costs, shipping and freight etc, food, postage, photographs, rentals of equipment, utilities etc $1700 TOTAL 2010_03 $ 800 x 10 persons Total $17,000 x 5 persons US$ 4,000 10,000 15,000 4,000 Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago will act as hosts to all the Jain Delegates. Jain Delegates will be accomodated with the Jain families in Chicago. In order to assure the delegates for assignment of the host family is is imperative that they register with the Council for World Parliament of Religions and the coordinators in USA not later than 31st May, 1993. 50,000 Delegates in USA can register for the World Parliament of Religions through JAINA so that their donation may be tax deductible.

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FUND RAISING: 1. Jain Society of Metroploitan Chicago and JAINA Federation in North America :To send profile of the project to all Jain Organisations and potential private individuals with an appeal for contribution. 2. Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Samiti and others in India To all Jain Organisations and private individuals, send project profile with an appeal for contribution. 3. Institute of Jainology Europe, Africa and Far East : To send profile of the project to all the Jain Organisations and private individuals with an appeal for contribution. PUBLICITY Extenstive publicity to be given in all Jain Newspapers, Newsletters, Magazines and by circular etc throughout the world VOLUNTEERS Essentially major requirement of the volunteers will have to be organised locally by the Jain Society of Metroplitan Chicago. Jains from neighbouring cities should also be encouraged to register as volunteers. ATTENDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS It is very essential that appointed members from the Jain Society of Metroplitan Chicago regulary attend these meetings for better understanding and coordination. Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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10 SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR THE SPEAKERS 1. Jainism on Environemental and Ecological Concerns 2. The Personalistic and Social Dimensions 3. Evolution of Jain Literature 4. The Religious Life of Monks/Lay People 5. Role of Women in Jain Religion 6. Meditation in Jainism 7. Religious and Cultural Pluralism 8. Power of Prayer 9. Myth, Ritual and Tradition 10. Jainism: Some Western Perceptions 11. The Jain Philosophy of Religion 12. Jainism as a Religion of Non-Violence (Ahimsa Dharma) 13. Fellowship of Faiths: the Jain Approach 14. Religious Harmony: The Jain Perspective 15. Implications of the Jain Theory of Karma (for religious-spiritual transformation of human life 16. The Jain Doctrine of Relativism Revisited 17. Vegetarianism: The Jaina way of life (from religious, moral, ethical and medical points of view) 18. Concept of God in Jainism 19. Can Jainism survive in the 21st Century? 20. Jainism: A scientific Religion 21. Is Jainism the Oldest Religion: An Historical Persepective 22. Is Jainism a Global Religion 23. Ethical Relavitism: The Jain's Response to the critic Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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11 HOST COMMITTEE Suggested Activities The following are six ways the Host Committee of various faith and religious traditions are seeking to participate in the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions (to be held in Chicago next August 28 to September 5): 1. REPRESENTATION OF FAITH/RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO THE PARLIAMENT The host committee is to decide how their own faith or religious tradition will be presented at the parliament. Through the choosing of speakers, workshops, exhibits, presentations, and performances of various kinds, the Host Committee will represent their faith/religious tradition in the Parliament forum. 2. FUNDRAISING FOR THE PARLIAMENT EVENT Each Host Committee is asked to raise funds for the general budget and operations of the 1993 event. 3. FUNDRAISING FOR FAITH/RELIGIOUS REPRESENTATION Each Host Committee will need to raise funds to under write expenses of speakers, workshops, presentations, etc, that will represent their faith/religious tradition to the Parliament. 4. PUBLICITY Host Committees are asked to publicize the Parliament event within their own faith/religious community. making their own members aware of the 1993 event and encouraging registrations. 5. VOLUNTEERS Host Committees are asked to recruit volunteers from their own faith/religious community to help with the necessary planning and activities leading up to the 1993 Parliament. And of course, hundreds of volunteers will be needed at the actual event itself. 6. "WINDOWS OF FAITH' BUS TOUR Plans are being made for a "Windows of Faith" bus tour, on which persons attending the Parliament could visit places of worship or religious centers of the various faith and religious tradition represented in the Chicago metroplitan area. Each Host Committee would deisgnate the place of worship or center of activity to be visited on the tour, and would have an opportunity to share about their faith or religious tradition with visitors. Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03 For Private &

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13 VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI (VRG) was born at Mahuva, near Bhavnagar. After primary and secondary education at Bhavnagar, he joined Elphinstone College in Bombay and graduated with honours. He mastered fourteen languages and at the age of 21 he became the first honorary secretary of the Jain Association of India VRG was a great exponent of Indian culture and religion, besides being a brilliant scholar of Jainism. His speeches at the parliament of World Religions at Chicago in 1893 echoed the true spirit and culture of India. Hel was accorded a warm reception and shown highest appreciation from clubs. literary and church societies, philosophical branches and spiritual associations in USA. He impressed the American public about the Jain religion as a rational religion and speeches received extensive publications in several leading news papers in USA. He corrected the false, twisted and perverse impression of India as being the land of Maharajahs, tigers and cobras. VRG stayed in USA for about two years and visited several cities. He returned to USA twice and in 1896 organised a ship load of grain and about Rs.40,000 cash for famine relief in India. He also visited England, France, Germany and other places in Europe. Herbert Warren studied Jainism under VRG. He qualified as Barrister in London at one of the Inns of the Court. SOME OF THE EXTRACTS OF COMMENTS FROM NEWPAPERS AND INDIVIDUALS IN USA: 1. Now here is VRG, the Jain, whom you well know in Bombay. This man never takes anything but pure vegetables even in this terribly cold climate and tooth and nail tries to defend his countrymen and religion. The people of this country like him very well. Letter written by Vivekanandji to Shri Diwanji November 1894 2. These lectures are instructive to both, old and young, and should be seen and heard all over America. The Rochester Herald - October 3, 1893 3. His lecture was a most scholarly production both in matter and form, and showed a thorough grasp of oriental philosophy. Rev. R.A.White, Chicago 4. It was rarely, if ever, been my good fortune to meet a man whose reading and cluture have been so wide and varied, and who, withal, has so sweet, sincere and teachable a spirit as Mr. Gandhi. Hon.E.B.Sherman, U.S.Circuit Court 2010_03

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14 VRG'S EVENTFUL LIFE August 25,1864 : Born at Mahuva, near Bhavnagar, Saurashtra, Gujarat 1872-73 : Moves to Bhavnagar for education 1879 : Married 1880 : Complete High School Education at Alfred High School 1881 : Moved to Bombay for University education 1884 : Earned a BA degree from Elphinstone College 1885 : Honorary Secretary to Jain Association of India and commenced social and community activities : Obtained Governor's orders to commence inquiry on Satraunjay case 1885-86 : Joined as a law articled clerk in Little Smith Friar and Nicolson solictitor firm 1886 : Succeeded in obtaining tax exemption for pilgrims to Satrunjay tirth with the asssistance of Governor Lord Ray : Letter of merits awarded to Governor Lord Ray on mount Satrunjay 1886-87 1890 : Solution to Makhshiji tirth dispute : Father Raghvjibhai passes away 1891 : Succeeded in closing the Animal Fat manufacturing plant on Sametshikharji 1893 : Jain Sangh and Pujya Atmaramji nominate VRG to represent Jains at World Parliament of Religion - Chicago 1893 August : Departs by steamer 'ASSAM' for Chicago 1893 September : Jain delegate to the World Parliament of Religions - Chicago and presented discourses on Jainism and defended Hindu religion. 2010_03

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15 1893-95 : Remains in USA and gives lectures on Jainism at several places. Establishes School of Oriental Philosophy 1894 : Translated from French and published in Chicago 'AN UNKNOWN LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST' found in a Buddhist monastery in Tibet. 1894-95 : Arrives in London and addresses meetings chaired by Lord Ray on Indian Philosophy 1895 : Returns to India and addresses meetings organised by Aryasamaj and Budhivardhak sabha. Establishes Hemchandracharya Institution 1895 September : Represents Jains at DHARMAMAHOTSAV held at Ajmer which was organised on the same basis as World Parliament of Religions programme at Chicago 1896 August 20,21 : Sails for USA with his wife. Awarded a letter of recognition at a function presided over by Sheth Premchand Raichand 1896 : Established a famine relief committee in USA, raised Rs. 40,000 and organised despatch of a steamer load of grain to India 1897 : Visits Engiand to defend Satrunjay case 1899 : Attends International meeting on languages as all Asia representative. 1901 : Returns to India 1901 August 7 : Departs for heavenly abode Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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16 VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI'S LITERATURE PUBLISHED WORK Titlle Pages Year Language 1907 English 191 1913 English 1912 English 1894 English 1. JAINA PHILOSOPHY 359 Speeches and Writings of VRG Collected by Bhagu F.Karbhari Publisher : Shri Agamodaya Samiti, Bombay 2. KARMA PHILOSOPHY Speeches and Writings of VRG Collected by Bhagu F.Karbhari Publisher: Shri Agamodaya Samiti, Bombay 3. YOGA PHILOSOPHY 280 Speeches and Writings of VRG Collected by Bhagu F.Karbhari Publisher: Shri Agamodaya Samiti, Bombay 4. THE UNKNOWN LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST 128 Translated and published by VRG while he was in Chicago, from an ancient manuscripts found in Tibet. 5. ESSAY-RADVA KUTVANI HANIKARAK CHAL 37 Author & Publisher VRG 6. THE SYSTEMS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY 148 Speeches & Writings of VRG Edited by: Dr.K.K. Dixit Publisher: Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya, Bombay 7. SAVIRYA DHYAN 134 Second Edition Author: Acharya Shri Shubhachandradev Translator: VRG, Commentry: Anandnandan Lalan Compiled: Panalal R.Shah Publisher: The Jain Association of India, Bombay 8. SELECTED SPEECHES OF VRG Speeches taken from books 1, 2 and 3 above Publisher: Vallabh Samarak Nidhi, Bornbay 1886 Gujarati 1970 English 1902 1989 Gujarati Gujarati 1964 English UNPUBLISHED WORK At the one Hundreth year birth celebration of VRG in India, the family members of VRG donated his unpublished work, letters. medals and other material to Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalay and efforts are being made to locate these so that some of them could be exhibited at the centennial celebrations in 1993 Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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17 OTHER RELATED LITERATURE * 1905 Hindi English 1963 Hindi 1. Chicago Prashnottar - Questions & Answers 111 Author: Shri Vijayanandsuri (known as Shri Atmaramji 18371897) wrote questions & Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of World Religions held at Chicago in 1893. It was translated from Hindi and published by Atmanand Jain Pustak Pracharak Mandal in 1918 2. HERBERT WARREN'S JAINISM Jainism in Western Garb, as a solution to life's great problems written by Herbert Warren, chiefly from notes of talks and lectures by VRG. Printed by Thompson & Co. Madras in 1912 3. VISHVA DHARMA PARISHAD & JAIN DHARMA Author: Prof. Pruthviraj Jain Publisher: Shri Vallabh Samarak Nidhi, Bombay This book explains under what circumstances, the World Parliament of Religions was convened and Shri Atmaramji and VRG participated (copy could not be located) 4. BUDHDHI-PRABHA (A Jain Journal) In 1964 at the time of one hundredth birth day celebrations, Budhdhi-Prabha had purblished a special issue dedicated to VRG which covered articles about his life and work. 5. SHRI ATMARAMJI MAHARAJ In memory of Shri Atmaramji Maharaj, a volume of his work and biography was published. It includes several articles on VRG (available with Kanubhai Sheth of L.D.Instiute) 6. SHRI VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI 25 A BIOGRAPHY - Author: Kantilal Upadhyay Publisher: Divya Jnan Sangh 7. SHRI VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI A BIOGRAPHY - Author: Pranlal R. Shah Publisher: Jaybhikhkhu Sahitya Trust 1964 Gujarati 1964 Gujarati 64 1988 Gujarati CURRENT WORK IN PROGRESS 1. Dr. Lalit Shah of Jain International, Ahmedabad has planned to publish and launch JAIN PHILOSOPHY' at the 1993 centennial celebrations. The book will consolidate the work of VRG on Jaina and Karma Philosophy. 2. Collection of VRG's photographs and other materials while visiting cities in India such as Mahuva, Bhavnagar, Bombay, Ludhiana is being pursued by Dr. Kanubhai Sheth. AWARDS RECEIVED BY VRG Gold Medal : Awarded by - Kutchhi Dasha Oshwal Jain Community , Bombay, August 19, 1896 Silver Medal : Awarded by CASSADAGA CAMP in USA as token of esteem and unity THE OCCIDENT TO THE ORIENT. Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03 Fori

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18 REPUBLISHING OF VRG'S LITERATURE Following books are being recommended for republishing in 1993 for centennial celebrations in Chicago: ULOSOPHYn and Dr. Nagin SHAY 1. THE JAIN PHILOSOPHY As prepared by Dr. Lalit Shah and Dr. Nagin Shah under JAIN INTERNATIONAL 2. THE SYSTEMS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY (re-print) 3. THE YOGA PHILOSOPHY (re-print) 4. THE UNKNOWN LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST (re-print) 5. SHRI V.R.GHANDI's BIOGRAPHY Re-write the biography in English using all the information available including his current family tree. Necessary permission will have to be obtained for the reprint of the above books. SUGGESTIONS FOR EXHIBITING VRG'S MATERIAL AT THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS IN CHICAGO IN 1993: * Literature of VRG (original work) * Photographs * Statues of VRG and Shri ATMARAMJI * Medals and Awards * Original hand written notes and articles * News clips and announcements of various newspapers * List of places visited and organisations in USA and EUROPE Other accomplishments Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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19. - zrImad AcAryazrI zaMbhazaMkala viraMcita kI ** Shree Aramed YA Samiti Serles." SPEECHES AND WRITINGS Virchand R. Gandhi, jyotirdharanI ti, *, **, *, A 1, IkAmai-: THNIA DEL 4TH RITMO YAUAHIRT C i , , , A (ry., un into re * 1 ARaa , guvAza AEGrdA jIvanagAthA THE KARMA PHILOSOPHY ( vIcaMda 2 dAva idhI). COLLECTED BY - BHAGU F. KARBHARI "Tex MA AND THE PATRIOT DOMNAY. FUILIBRUD AY Venichand Surehand Shall Los Surce Againada BOMBA YIDRARY ) ma0 vi*nitis, che che *** * * 11-1 15 me - 1 l oo. saMpAdat* pannAlAla A che - pannAlAla 2. zAha jaina sosIeAnA o ikiDecA, muMbaI THE UNKNOWN LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST SEG. translated by Virchand Raghavji Gandhi THE SYSTEMS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY HERHERT WARREN'S JAINISM jena-darzana paricaya zreNa-33 111 x &; } $pf ' che! mA , nA !' K, K. te zrI vIracaMda rAghavajI gAMdhI ANuilt, i . pa ka ka 1. Patr *t Love Edited By Tr, H K. pictur Ferrareh Ori t. trust #t gijmaka Alunedabad pannAlAla 2. zA Shree Fattah Sang Na Publication Shri Mahavira Jaina Vidyalay | B p in b n 5 4 0 0 0 5 6 che. ka zrI jayabhikhA sAhitya Glimpses of VRG's Literature TrasTa *. * . prakAzana Jain Education Intemational 2010_03

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19 A Publicity leaflets in 1893 LECTURE ON INDIA SI Ancient Literature of India. Early Position Life of Women in India. of the Hindus. . Meie TA Serier 22 www . 21 . Marriage Status 112 Social Customs of the 288 Millions of the Indian People. . VISOR * * India. GORANA *C* * BY VIRCHAND R. GANDHI, B.A., of Bombay Honorary Secretary to the Jain Association of India. Jain Education Interational 2010_03 Wirtelibrary.org

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20 VRG'S FAMILY TREE VIRCHAND RAGHAV:I GANDHI MOHANLAL VIRCHAND GANDHI Dhirjalal Mohanlal Gandhi Rasiklal Mohanlal Gandhi Kundanben Dhirajlal Dilipkumar Dhirajlal Harshaben Dhirajlal Kirtikumar Dhirajlal Chandresh Dhirajlal Rupaben Dhirajlal Sharadkumar Rasiklal Navinkumar Rasiklal Kiranben Rasiklal Naynaben Rasiklal Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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2010_03 post. 99 THE EAST INDIAN BUILDING.-This beautiful structure stood near the northern terminal of the Intramural Railway, and was erected at the expense of the British Government in Hindostan, although the empire failed to arrange for an official representative. Here the visitor saw the true Oriental idea of ornamentation in architecture such as developed in the Golden Doorway of the Transportation Building further southward on the grounds, and it cannot be denied that the Asian decoration was worthy of the praise of its poets, nor should it be forgotten that gollen doorways are for tropical climates, and ill-fitted to the bitter blasts and frosts of North America. The colors on the Indian Railing were striking and harmonious; the celebrated Taj Mahal at Agra having served as an example to the builder. The structure was rectangular, eighty by sixty feet, and its man room was surrounded with a gallery in which goods were displayed. The main entrance was through a lofty arch surmounted by minarets which also rose from the corners of the edifice. Under the por al wis a wide space, making a hemicycle similar to the one at the south end of the Electricity Building. The Indian Building, which cost $15, was hailt as a bazar in which Mr. S. J. Tellery, one of the leading East Indian traders, was to carry on his trade under the patronage of the mative rulers of Hyderabad, Joolpoor, l'atteeala, Kapoorthella, Mahoor, Jheend, Kerowlee and Kutch. The building was redolent with sandalwood, and the natives who served

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SA Jain Education Interational 2010_03 Jain Education Intermational 2010_03 UDHE Interior of the East Indian Building + Chicago, Illonois - 1893 World's Columbian Exposition The Parliament of Religions . - it HN . . FE 3.RU INTERIOR OF THE EAST INDIA BL'ILDING. Our enging truth.11. p er the belts, T a mil diversity of the scene within the loorw.y of the beautiful East Iulian Buil. Vter the lite r s of th. 11: 11 i t rate the probably the marvel doors of sandalwood were the exhibits to be remembered ! wi f . The fir watt 11 pr . lit. lvur mit waren, very hole, laster, stoneware and pottery, rus, silk. Willum ten e re in the water were the printed and merill from Multan, and that 11 km km 1111. t f i r , the sale! figure in Rei, am the skrel kell cord and Ta thru th tra i 1:1 . Ta m !! Dis 1 ise, with her from Surinar. ritir, Deild. Meer poor, moral, l'es ! Wi t h titt tor ks the u. 1. Ewen in the Litions of the Sur of derd container sin lunes kus to the . Ti lere are the NNW N only will with stater, Win rank te lehte with the realie Singlese. Wo soll A tege of r t articles visit . The tow man S. J. Tallers, SEKTOREN Caful merchant of the Best, who intended to

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2010_03 East Indian Representatives at The World Parliament of Religions Chicago, Illonois * 1893 Narasima Chairs. Lakeshnie Narain. EAST INDIAN GROUP. Swami Vivekananda. Fin H. Dharmapala. Vichand Gandhi

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24 WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS JAINA COMMITTEE 1. Dr. Tansukh Salgia 2829 Cabot Road Quincy Il. 62301 (217) 223 7735 (h) (217) 228 5233 (0) (217) 223 7735 (fax - h) (217) 228 5487 (fax - o) (708) 428 4299 (h) (708) 843 7070 (0) (708) 428 4427 (fax - h) 2. Dr. Rashmi Gardi 39 Pentwater Drive S.Barrington IL.60010 3. Dr. Sulekh Jain 9831 Tall Timber Drive Cincinati Ohio 45241 (513) 777 1554 (h) (513) 243 7686 (0) (513) 777 1554 (fax - h) (513) 243 3250 (fax - 0) 4. Prabodh Vaidya 301 Grosvenor Ct. Bolingbrook IL. 60441 (708) 985 9144 (h) (708) 336 8200 (0) (800) 336 8211 (0) (708) 336 7062 (fax - o) (708) 635 7780 (h) 5. Niranjan Shah 8654 A Gregory Lane Des Plaines IL.60016 6. Dr. Uttam Jain 129 Catalpa Street Addison I1.60101 (708) 834 4224 (h) (708) 279 4555 (o) (708) 279 0137 (fax - o) (708) 969 8845 (h) 7. Dr. Urmila Talsania 5 Yellow Star Court Woodridge IL.60517 (708) 887 8770 (h) (312) 942 1186 (0) 8. Dr. Arvind Shah 15 Natom Drive Oak Brook IL.60521 9. Manubhai Doshi 3025 Parkside Drive Highland Park IL.60035 (708) 432 8613 (h) 2010_03

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10. Milan Shah (708) 995 0628 (h) 1670 Buttonwood Cr.#3014 708-773-6110 (0) - Schaumburg IL.60173 11. Pravin Shah 401 Farmstead Drive Cary NC 27511 12. Dr. Prem Gada 4410 50th Street Lubock TX 79414 13. Visanji T.Gala 1976 Sonning Drive German Town TN 38138 14. Dr. Surendra Singhvi 439 Ridge Line Ct. Springvalley OH 45370 15. Irena Upenieks 261 Jedburgh Road Toronto Ontario M5M 3K3 Canada 25 2010_03 (919) 469 0956 (h) (919) 546 7560 (o) (919) 469 0956 (fax -h) (806) 794 4777 (h) (806) 793 8555 (0) (806) 794 4495 (fax h) (806) 793 0753 (fax o) (901) 755 3600 (h) (901) 685 2300 (0) (901) 685 2323 (fax - o) - (513) 885 7414 (513) 885 7004 (h) (fax h) (416) 481 5550 (h) (416) 487 0187 (0) - 8:30 to 4:00 M-F

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26 COORDINATING COMMITEE 1. Dr. Rashmi Gardi 39 Pentwater Drive S.Barrington IL. 60010 USA (708) 428 4299 (h) (708) 843 7070 (0) (708) 428 4417 (fax-h) 2. Dr. Tansukh Salgia 2829 Cabot Road Quincy IL. 62301 USA (217) 223 7735 (h) (217) 228 5233 (0) (217) 223 7735 (fax-h) (217) 228 5487 (fax -0) (0272) 421675 (h) 3. Dr. Kumarpal Desai 13 B Chandranagar Society Jaybhikhkhu Marg, Paldi Ahmedabad 380 007 Gujarat India 4. C.N.Sanghavi 'Durumahal', 5th Floor Flat 19 84, Marine Drive, F Road Bombay 400 002 India (022) 294824, 298424 (h) (022) 290931, 293011 (0) (022) 256556 (fax-o) 5. Somchand Shah P.O.Box 45327 Nairobi Kenya (02542) 745920 (h) (02542) 224742 (0) (081) 954 7611 (h) (081) 997 2300 (0) (081) 997 4964 (fax-o) 6. Nemu Chandaria Unit 18 Silicon Business Centre 26/28 Wadsworth Road Greenford Middlesex UB6 7JZ U.K. Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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27 OTHER ADDRESSES For further information please contact: Federation of Jain Association of North America, Inc 2829 Cabot Road Quincy IL. 62301 Dr. Tansukh Salgia Phone: (217) 223 7735 (h) (217) 228 5233 (0) (217) 223 7735 (fax - h) (217) 228 5487 (fax - o) 2. Dr. Rashmi Gardi 39 Pentwater Drive S.Barrington 11.60010 Phone: (708) 428 4299 (h) (708) 843 7070 (0) (708) 428 4427 (fax-h) Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago P.O.Box 72752 Roselle IL. 60172 Contact: (708) 674 0592 Trustees Ravindra Kobawala Bipin Parikh Dilip Shah Niranjan Shah Vikram Shah President V.President Secretary Treasurer Public Relations Education Committee Members : Bhupendra Shah Uttam Jain Prabodh Vaidya Kishor Shah Urmila Talsania Manubhai Doshi Kirti Shah Pravin Katwala Jain Education Interational 2010_03

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