Jaina Archaeology Outside India

SR No.: 007644
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jineshwardas Jain
Publisher: Bharat Varshiya Digambar Jain Mahasabha
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 105
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 3 MB

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In the near past some statues of indain style have been unearthed there. [45]. Egyptians were also not believing in God as the originator of the universe as is believed by Jains. They believed in the existence of of soul in the animals also. They followed non-violence to such an extent that they avoided fish, onions, Muli etc in their food. They made their statue of Gods Horus (Arhan) naked [46], [47]. Hence, there are ample proofs that one time jaina religion had lot of influence in Egypt.
The jains of Digambara sect were of the opinion that at a distance of about 3000 miles from jaipur in the sea opposite side of Rameshwaram, there was an island named Jain badri, which was a center of Jain studies. (56)
A Chinese treaveller Huen Song ( 628-645AD) met a Jaina saint in Kujapishi (Kapish) (51]. In the Kushan times Shal & Parthian muslims had also adopted jain religio. This was proved by inscription found in Mathura (49] Hunking Torman, the teacher was a jaina Acharya (50).
Mr. Herbert Waren and his secretaries Alexader Garden and his wife Mrs. Luis were staunch followers of Jainism. On 24th April 1926 Mahavirjayanti was celebrated in London with dedicated efforts of Mr Barristor Champat Raiji. In the same year Barristor gave eminent lectures on world peace in countries Germany, France and italy etc. In 1928 Mahavir Nirvan mahotsav day was celebrated in London In a world religious gathering held in Chicago in 1933 Champatraji gave five lectures about jain Anekant, syadvad, Non-violence. Accoding to the principles laid down by an Arab philosopher Abul-la-Ala 7931068 was so much influenced by Jain traditions [53] that he was a pure veitarian, not drinking milk, not eating honey not wearing leather shoes . At one place he appreciated the way of naked living by jjain monks. (54), Shri Veer Chand Raghavji Gandhi had attended a world religious conference held at Chicago (USA) in 1889-.At that time many Americans were so much influenced by his lectures that a Gandhi Philosophical society was established.
A retired judge Late Jugmandar das jain was able to setup 'Mahavir Brotherhood in London on 24th Aug. 1913 and under its auspices a jaina literature society was established to spread jaijism in English language.
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