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exhibits and festivals of religious art, music, dance, ritual and other appropriate activities in anticipation for improving religious harmony.
(V) Development and encouragement of interfaith groups and pro
grams to carry the spirit of parliament into the twenty-first century. (vi) Preparation and proclaimation of 'Global Code of Ethics' after due
dialogues and discussions for better global environment. (vii) Identification of common principles of different religions and
develop the concept of a world religion.
The holding of second PWR took place five years of planning and execution. The Parliament had 198 co-sponsor institutions across the globe including four Jaina Institutions- Anubibhā, Institute of Jainology, London, International Mahāvira Jaina Mission and Jaina Society of Greater Chicago and 84 donors. The Jaina institutions contacted other institutions like Mahasamiti, Mahāvira Memorial and Mahasabha etc. who nominated their representatives for participation in the PWR. The organisation covered extreme labour of 28 officers, volunteers, computerists and accountants which yielded one of the most impressive global function of this century.
There were twenty five religious heads nominated as presidents out of which nine were Indians including Dr. L.M. Singhvi .. There were 14 host committees including a three-member Jaina host committee with Dr. T.J. Salgia as executive member.
The PWR, 1993 was held in August-September, 1993 in the multistorey Palmer House hotel in the center of Chicago, USA in its four dozen lecture rooms, five halls and many residential rooms. The Chicago weather was very fine at that time. Barring few, all the Jaina representatives were accommodated in this hotel and the Jaina society of Chicago arranged for their hospitality. The Jaina community in general is obliged to the Jaina host committee for providing all these facilities. Nearly 6000 people participated in it which is roughly 15 times in number in 1893.
Twelve Categories of Programs of PWR, 1993
In view of the above objectives, there was a variety of programs of
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