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from the excavations at Mohen-jo-daro, ancient inscriptions, caves and many ancient ruins.
Jainism began when this world began. I am of the opinion that Jaininsm is much older than the vedic darshana."
-Swami Rammisraji Shastri. Professor Sanskrit College, Benaras. "There is nothing wonderful in my saying that Jainism was in existence long before the Vedas were composed."
-Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
Vice-President. “The Jain Sadhu leads a life which is praised by all. He practises the vratas and the rites strictly and shows to the world the way one has to go in order to realise the atma. Even the life of a Jain householder is so faultless that India should be proud of him."
-Dr. Satischandra.
Vidya Bhushan, M.A., Ph.D. "We learn from Sashtras and commentaries the Jainism is existing from beginningless time. This fact is indisputable and free from difference of opinion. There is much historical evidence on this point."
-Lokamanya Bala Gangadhar Tilak. Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
