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THE SYSTEMS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
1893 September : Jain delegate to the World Parliament
of Religions - Chicago and presented discourses on Jainism and defended
Hindu religion 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 England 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
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