Nandanvana

SR No.: 006597
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 2005
Total Pages: 592
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 25 MB

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participate and lead his reformist movement even in his absence. The Jaina community did not produce any personality of his calibre and mettle after him. Despite heavy social odds against him, he remained in the society in contrast with the strongman like Swami Satyabhakta who left the community under similar situations and established a new sect of 'Satya Samāja' (Society of Truth), which he is leading with very few numbers even today at the age of ninety-eight. Jamanalal Sub-Judge had also to face similar situations bravely in Bundelkhand area. Despite these social oddities, he continued his progressive socioreligious activities adding some new vistas to them For example, he found many holy places (i.e. memorials at Etawah, Kaluapahara etc. during his travels and he tried to get them repaired. He pacified the problem of idol worship between the two sects through his intellectual and logical tactfulness. He also got involved in nationalist movement through membership of Indian National Congress and attended its sessions at different places. He supported the case of Arjunlal Sethi and encouraged raising of funds for the national cause. He wrote many editorials for national services and asked people to join Congress. Looking to the opposition from the general community regarding his thoughts and ideology, he resigned from all social bodies in 1927 and moved freely onwards with better vigour and determination. His sincerity of purpose made him beloved by the intelligentsia of the community and he is still remembered by all those persons with reformist ideas. Memorial of Encouragement:
One is surprised at the potency and wide area of activities of Brahmachariji for a continuous period of about 40 years. His successful efforts in many fields place him as one of the great personages of the community of his times. During his lifetime, he always declined vehemently to associate his name with any institution. However, he was felicitated many times during his career at Lucknow, Itarsi etc. Many persons thought about establishing his memorial to commemorate his contributions to the society and encourage the new generation to continue his activities. The memorial could have been in the form of a hostel, cultural service centre, publication house or even hospital, but nothing has been materialized so far. Even his birth centenary could not be thought for four years.