Glimpses of Jainism and Biography of forgotten Hero Virchand Raghavji Gandhi

SR No.: 006757
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Pannalal R Shah, Gunvant Barvalia, Kurangi Desai
Publisher: ZZZ Unknown
Publication Year: 2003
Total Pages: 112
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 5 MB

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SHRI PANDIT RATNACHANDRAJI JAIN KANYASHALA TRUST Conducted by Smt. P. N. Doshi Women's College of Arts Saurashtra Kesari Pranguru Jain Philosophical & Literary Research Centre Saurashtra Kesari Poojya Shri Pranguru had a very distinguished wisdom and knowledge. He contributed greatly in the study of scriptures, in collecting and preserving tadpatriya manuscripts, in establishing libraries of scriptures and pathshalas. Perceiving this unique contribution and inspired by "Saurashtra Kesari Poojya Pranguru Birth Century Committee" Mumbai, to immortalise the name of Gurudev on the occassion of his Birth Century, the above trust has founded "Saurashtra Kesari Pranguru Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre". The objectives of the Centre are as follows: To study, research, edit and publish Jain philosophy, Indian Darshans civilization and literature. To present Jainism scientifically. To research ancient manuscripts and Tadpatriya scriptures and conduct library activities. Keeping Jainism at the core, to develop humanitarian activities. To offer scholarships to students studying and researching Jain literature. To arrange lectures by scholars and saints. To organise camps and such other programmes that cultivate religious and meritorious qualities. To publish culture oriented qualitative literature. To encourage research paper reading, script reading and reading of old Jain manuscripts. To extend co-operation, facilities and guidence to shravakas and saints and Mahasatijis to gain knowledge those who are working for M.A. Ph.D. or M.Phil and to publish the research work. To prepare CD'S on ancient Jain books, Paintings, Sculpture, architecture etc. * To propagate Jainism in the country and abroad by arranging seminars lectures etc and by providing information about Jain philosophy and literature through a website on the Internet. Wishing your co-operation Navneetbhai Sheth / Gunvant Barvalia S.K.P. Jain Philosophical & Litarary Research Centre Shri Jagdhir Boda Vidya Sankul SPR Jain Kanya Shala Trust, Cama Lane, Ghatkopar (W) Mumbai - 400086. Ph.2516 3434 / 2512 5658/2515 5476 E-Mail: gunjanbarvalia@yahoo.com