Ahimsa Varsh 2600th Birth Anniversary of Mahavir Swami

SR No.: 006949
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Naresh Jain, P Jayaraman
Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Publication Year: 2002
Total Pages: 64
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 11 MB

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In the light of the above and in this year of Ahimsa coinciding with the 2600th birth anniversary of Jain prophet Mahavir, we the Signatories to the Declaration recall the teachings, of Mahavir of Non-Violence being the Supreme
Religion and solemnly pledge: To commit ourselves with courage and resolve to the cul- spiritual and nutritional aspects in the spirit of "live and ture of non-violence in our day to day lives and to propagate
let live". actively the global commitment to the culture of non-vio
To take collective initiatives through fellowship of world's lence at individual as well as collective levels.
religions and with the support of U.N. to forge synergic To call upon the Secretary General of the United Nations alliance between science, development, environment and spirito take the initiative to include in th Preamble of the UN
tualism. charter the concept of "irrevocable commitment to the culture To propagate the message that humanity cannot survive or of Non-Violence"
prosper without sustaining and constantly enriching mutually To endeavor with conviction and faith in Ahimsa's wider supportive coexistence between humans, other living beings ranging
and the natural environment. perspective that not only we shall not hurt, injure, torture, To participate individually and collectively in all such grassexploit or kill other human beings, or even think of doing so, root activities as can be useful starting points for promoting but create such a
compassion, fraternity, tolerance and above all a non-violent climate as will persuade others also not to do so.
way of life. To practice and propagate the culture of restraint
To urge UN and other international organizations and public through curbing wants, resisting greed, avoiding wasteful con
service NGOs as well as National Governments to step up sup sumption, developing encouraging non possessive instinct of
port for grass-root projects in health, education, disaster relief giving more and taking less.
and such other sectors of basic needs particularly for the dis. To arouse a spirit of synthesis and conciliation in place of tressed, deprived and the handicapped people. conflict and confrontation and equity and fair play in place of To provide momentum through inter faith cooperation to exploitation towards all human beings irrespectively of differ education at all levels in schools, colleges and adult-circles in ences of caste, colour, creed, sex, ethnicity or geographic loca the non-violent culture, techniques and strategies for promottion.
ing peace and harmony -oriented life ethics. To promote vegetarianism in view of its ethical, ecological, . We the Signatories appeal to peace loving people from all over the world to join us in our mission to
ensure that Ahimsa is the ultimate winner bringing peace and harmony to the entire universe.
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On the occasion of the celebration of 'The Year of Non-violence Commemorating the 2600th anniversary of Lord Mahavir held on April 13 and 14, 2002 at Royal Albert's Palace, Fords, New Jersey.
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