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[ ac perfection where mind feels its union large amount of Rs. 10 to 12 lacs with nature, communion with in the cause of education amongst the Invisible, realizes the unity of the Jains. The Soul of Maneckchand dni religions beleiving them as diffe- Sheth has passed away to a higher fent gateways to the same goal, rises region a few days ago leaving the over the little self and sees the all, whole Jain Community under the the indefinite, the same everywhere depth of sorrow, but his works are and forgets all differences. Till such a immortal, and inspire each and every stage in education is reached, we can liberal Jain to contribute all the money not get harmony, joy and happiness that he can in the cause of spreading in any condition of life that nature education without distinction of caste has placed us.
or creed and thus raise up the liberal It is a matter of delight that spirit of Jainism in every heart the Jains have realized this function and soul. of education and religious instruc
The hearts of the Jains are most tions are given in every Jain Board.
noble and benevolent: a Jain would not ing School or Jain institution. Dan
see even a minute creature unhappy: vir Jain Kul Bhushan Sheth Manek
how can he tolerate the suffering of chand Hirachand J. P. of Bombay
humanity? Education is the most was the first Jain Gentleman to
proper way of relief, to lift up our grasp this most commendable idea and his attempts have met with bri
suffering brothers from their difficu
ities. Give education to all without lliant success everywhere. The Jain
price: this is the highest mission apphilosophy puts the truth so clearly
pointed by the Almighty for the and concisely before us, solves the
benevolent Jains and remember that riddle of life so beautifully, that any
those who will realize this grand mission one that makes a study of it, will bring happiness not only to himself
of spreading truth, by educating the but bliss to the whole world by the
conscience of humanity and by giving power of his selfless spiritualism. It
them such education as can make is a good fortune of the community
their life independent and happy,
free from all worries, anxieties and that educated persons of our com. munity as well as western scholars
trouble of life, nay offering the very are taking great interest in the study
spiritual life on earth, shall win the and researches into the Jain litera
goal of life and be freed from the ture and great credit is due to corporal bondage, to dwell with the Danvir Seth Maneckchandji who
Great One. Joy will then be restored practically set an example of satisfy- to people and peace and harmony ing the need of the time and of will rule over the universe. Leave spreading religion through the medium aside for a time all dogmas, all useof liberal education; by spending & less theories and beliefs, be firm in
