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Jainism in a Global Perspective
Svetāmbaras, Sthanakaväsis, Terāpanthis and others worked together in remarkable unison and unity of purpose to propagate the Jaina philosophy at this truly global platform.
The Jaina representatives actively contributed to the success of the Parliament and to the maintenance of harmonious atmosphere at all stages of deliberations. When the representatives of so called Khalistan and independent Kashmir attempted to embroil the Parliament into a polemical debate, it was Dr. N.P. Jain, former Ambassador to UN who stood up first to raise a point of order. He was spontaneously supported by Hindu, Buddhist and Zoarastrian leaders from India. This made for a very sober impact on the entire assembly.
In the discussions on a Declaration of Global Ethics, Dr. L.M. Singhvi, eminent jurist and High Commissioner of India to UK and Ambassador Dr. N.P. Jain played a key role in putting forward a timely proposal on behalf of global Jainacommunity recommending continuation of interfaith dialogue, co-operation and co-ordination through a machinery to be established for this purpose. Their proposals were adopted by consensus at the 150 strong Assembly of Religious and Spiritual leaders within its three day session discussed and adopted the declaration on Global Ethics and signed it. Among those who signed included the representatives of Jaina religion Late Acharya Shushil Kumarji, Gurudeva Chitrabhanuji, Swami Atmanandji, Dr. L.M. Singhvi, Dr. N.P. Jain, and Mr. Deepchand Bhai Gardi are the prominent figures.
At the colourful closing ceremony held at the Grant Park in the heart of Chicago city attended by over 50,000 persons, Jaina Prayer (Namokara Mantra) was recited by Late Acharya Sushil Kumarji, Swami Atmanandji, Prof. Dr.(Ms.) Sneh Jain and others. It was a beautiful rendering which captivated the audience with its eloquent serenity, depth and dignity of expression.
The delegates were also honoured at a meeting of the Jaina Commu
e newly established Jaina Centre in Chicago set in beautiful green surroundings a magnificent temple and library and conference rooms. On this occasion the statue of Virchand Raghavji Gandhi was also unveiled in the presence among others of Gurudeva Chitrabhanu, Dr. L.M. Singhvi,
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| SR No. | 014010 |
| Book Title | Jainism in a Global Perspective - Collection of Jain papers of 1993 Parliament of World Religions, Chicago |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Sagarmal Jain, Shreeprakash Pandey |
| Publisher | Parshwanath Vidyapith |
| Publication Year | 1998 |
| Total Pages | 402 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Seminar & Articles |
| File Size | 23 MB |