________________ AGAMA SAMSTHANA Agama Ahimsa Samata Evam Praksta Samsthana was established in January 1983 to commemorate the Rainystay (Varsa vasa) of Acarya Sri Nanalalji Maharaja in Udaipur in the year 1981. The main objectives of the samsthana are to prepare scholars of Praksta and Jaina Studies, to publish unpublished Jaina literature, to provide means of study to the desirous students of Jaina Studies, to get the treatises on Jaina philosophy, conduct and history, based on scientific research, prepared in order to preserve and promote Jaina culture and to organise lectures, discussions and ceremonies with a view to promote the spread of Jaina studies. The samsthana is one of the major activities of Akhil Bharatvarsiya Sadhumargi Jain Sangha. The samsthana is registered under the Rajasthan Societies Act, 1958 and donations to it are exempt from Income Tax under section 80 (G) and 12 (A). You can also become a participant in the pious activities of the samsthana as follows:1. Individuals and organisations can become Chief Patrons by donating Rs. One Lakh. The names of such donors are printed on the latter-head of the sam sthana in the chronological order of their donations. 2. Become Patrons by donating Rs. 50000.00. 3. Become Promoter-members by donating Rs. 25000.00. 4. Become assisting members by donating Rs. 11000.00. 5. Become ordinary members by donating Rs. 1000.00. 6. The sanghas, trusts, boards, societies, etc that donate Rs. 20000.00 in lump sum to the samsthana become the organisational members of the Samsthana parishada. 7. By donating towards building construction and purchase of essential equipment in the memory of your dear departed ones. 8. By donating old manuscripts, Agamic literature and other useful things. Your cooperation will further the cause and progress of Jaina knowledge and studies. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
