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animals in the country. Various institutions in the country believing in ahimsa, such as jain community, Arya Samaj, Sanatan dharmi samaj, Radhaswami, Namdhari sikh community and animal protection organisations must start a campaign to oppose tooth and nail, the establishment of meat and poultry farm board.
CHICAGO HEALTH CHIEF DR. TERRY MASON CALLS ON EVERYONE TONY "GO VEGETARIAN" IN JANUARY - It is heartening to Note the Good News from Chicago, Chicago Health Chief Calls for Everyone to 'Go Vegetarian' in January, Philosophy Compassion, Global Warming, Animal Welfare, etc. are All Good, But Health is the Benefit that attracts large number of Americans. The livestock industry is responsible for creating more greenhouse gases that cause global warming than any other industry, and it is time the world finally finds out the real truth about the many other worldwide catastrophic disasters that are related to eating animal flesh.
Chicago health commissioner Dr. Terry Mason has a message for Chicagoans who enjoy devouring meat in all its fat-dripping, artery-clogging glory: Don't do it. As part of his campaign to slim down waists and lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol citywide, Mason is encouraging everyone to join him in going vegetarian for January. In a city famous for Italian beef, Polish sausage and deep dish Pizza, his call for a meatless month may sound downright blasphemous. But Mason, a Physician who has a medical practice in urology, appears undaunted, and for good reason. From E-Mail: Aapolet@aol.com
BOOK REVIEW THE FAMILY AND THE NATION BY Acharya Mahapragya and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Published by: HarperCollins Publishers India, A-53, Sector 57, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh-201301 (India) Price: Rs.250/- Pages: 216.
The book is written jointly, one by a revered and celebrated Jain Muni, who is an eminent scholar, thinker and a philosopher and the other, a visionary, a distinguished scientist and a former president of the country. The two of them have brought their vast experience to bear on the important subject of family-nation relationship. As the authors put it, it's only a strong and happy family that will lead to a noble nation, one that can be a true fulfilment of 5000 years of India's civilisation. The book takes up the difficult and pressing task of setting new agenda in a time of radical social change. It shows us the path we need to follow to take India to its rightful place as a great nation.
The book is written in two parts, one deals with the dynamics of Indian culture, evolutionary process and the idea of unity. The second part deals with topics like creating healthy individuals, birth of a beautiful home and birth of a noble nation. The book is written in a simple language, giving prescription as to how a noble nation can be evolved, fulfilling an urgent need of the country. A serius reading of the book would go a long way in exploring how the creation of a beautiful family would lead to the evolution of a noble nation.
"WALK WITH ME - THE STORY OF MAHAVIR: A REMARKABLE REVOLUTIONARY" by Acharya Chandanaji and Professor Vastupal Parikh -In this unusual biography of Bhagwan Mahavir, the authors focus on Mahavir's revolutionary achievements in several fields, e.g. social justice, environment, war, etc., that are relevant to the 21st century global issues. Every chapter is in the form of an easily readable story narrated by Bhagwan Mahavir's chief disciple - Guru Gautamswami. The book will inspire you to examine your personal way of living
and becoming proactive to live a better life. Available at Peace Publications ,2777 Steamboat Springs Drive, Rochester Hill, MI ,USA 48309.
SOCIAL COHESION: A JAIN PERSPECTIVE - Dr. Atul Shah and Dr. Aidan Rank Release Date: 5th November 2008. Dr. Atul Shah and Dr. Aidan Rankin are launching a new book entitled 'Social Cohesion: A Jain Perspective'. The book draws on the time-tested vision and science of ancient India to develop new solutions for the social crises facing modern Britain. Prof. Werner Menski of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, has said: 'This is a very
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