Ahimsa Times 2007 12 SrNo 90

SR No.: 523590
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 20
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Ahimsa Times, & India
File Size: 346 KB

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AHIMSA TIMES - DECEMBER 2007 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org
scholars in this behalf. The court quoted:
i). Heinrich Zimmer in "Philosophies of India" wherein he stated that "Jainism denies the authority of the Vedas and the orthodox traditions of Hinduism.therefor, it is reckoned as a haterdox Indian Religion." (Para at point no. 55)
ii). J. N. Farquhar stated in "Modern Religious Movements in India" that:- "Jainism has been a rival of Hinduism from the beginning" (Para at point no. 55)
iii) "The constitution recognised, what was already an established historical truth, that for religious, political and other reasons, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism were religions separate from Hinduism" (Para at point no.14)
iv) "There are two different contexts in which the words "Hindu Religions" are used. One is the context of doctrine. For this purpose, the Hindu religion is different from the Jain, Buddhist or the sikh religion. The other context is that of the application of the Hindu personal law." (Para at point no. 15)
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12. The recognition of Sikhism, Budhism and Jainism as separate religions having been made by article 25 of the constitution itself which is the supreme law
13. Nikhil N. Joshi, Esq., Member, stated to, Hindu American Foundation, Board of Directors. "The President Bush recognizes that India is the birthplace of great religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, that share the same spiritual inspirations and offer the world the path to a peaceful life along side neighbors of all faiths."
(President Bush's India Visit TAMPA, Fl., March 10, 2006)
14. As per famous Internationally historian Vachaspati Gairola that: -
"Jain religion is a pre-historic religion" (Bhartiya Darshan, p.93)
15. Dr Henrich Jimer wrote in 'The philosophies of India' at page no.217, that:
"Jain religion is oldest religion of Aryans. Jainism is from Dravid's period which is proved from the recoveries from Sindhu."
16. President Dr. Rajendra Prasad told:
"Jainism has contributed to the world the sublime Doctrine of Ahimsa. No other religion has emphasized the importance of Ahimsa and carried its practice to the extent that Jainism has done; Jainism deserves to be universal religion because of its Ahimsa Doctrine."
17. Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the region's variegated culture. (India: Wikipedia, the encyclopedia)
18. Various clarifications of "HINDU" word by the main leaders of R.S.S.:
(published in 03.12.2006 edition in Panchjanya S.No. 15 (A newspaper, published by RSS itself)
a) Shri Prem Chand Goel, All India Service Head, R.S.S. said in Ratlam that :
"It is a myth of people that Hindu is a faith. There is a need to correct it. Infect, Hindu is a life style, According to it one, who love to his motherland, he is Hindu"
b) Shri Narendra Kohli, a famous novelist said on 11-12.11.2006 that :
"Religion and culture are not different from the nation. The saints and scholars of our country describe this nationality as a Hinduism"
c) Shri Yogi Aditya Nath, Member of Parliament said that:
"Every person living in India is Hindu"
d) BJP leader Dr Murli Manohar Joshi said that:
"Hinduism is a symbol of national unity and recognition of nationality"
18i. Shri K.S. Sudershan, Head of R.S.S. said on 19.11.2006 in Ambala (Haryana) that:
"So, the main question against Hindu's is, what is the meaning of beaing a 'Hindu? Who is Hindu?, How is look?, In fact: "Hinduism" is the soul of every person living in India. Hinduism is the main mantra of that binds the Indians. Hinduism is not mere a moral but it is a subject of feeling." (Panchjanya dated 17.12.2006)
18ii. Shri K.S.Sudershan, Head of R.S.S. said in his speech on 21.12.2006 in Chandigarh:
"Trying to give another meaning to the word of "HINDU", Sudershan said this word Hindu is much related to the citilization of this country rather then religion" and
"The word "Hindu" does not show any particular religion but it emphasise the citizenship."
19. Lokamanya Bala Gangadhar Tilak said:
"We learn from scriptures (Sashtras) and commentaries that Jainism is existing from beginning less time. This fact is indisputable and free from difference of opinion. There is much historical evidence on this point.
20. Who is Hindu:- The word "Hindu" was originally coined by the ancient Persians to describe the people living east of the "Sindhu" or "Indus River". The term spread westward, and eventually it became popularized throughout the
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