Gandhi Before Gandhi

Author(s): Bipin Doshi, Priti Shah
Publisher: Jain Academy Educational Research Center Promotion Trust Mumbai

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2nd Visit to USA & England
1896 to 1901
Herbert Warren (London) A disciple of Virchand Gandhi Wrote a book on "Jainism" Adopted Jainism & Vegetarianism
Mrs Howard (USA) A disciple of Virchand Gandhi. Adopted Jainism, became Vegetarian
and used to practice "Samayik" a ritual of Equanimity
Completed Bar-at-law at Gray's Inn Institute (London)
The Asian Representative At Intnl' Commerce Conference
During this period he gave numerous lectures in USA and England. Also visited France & Germany and gave Lectures Institutions established by him outside India. 1. Gandhi Philosophical Society (USA) 2. Jain literature Society (UK) 3. Mahaveer Brotherhood or Universal Fraternity (UK) 4. School of Oriental Philosophy and Esoteric Studies (USA) 5. Society for Education of Women of India (SEWI-USA) Through his lectures, writings and institutions he introduced various religions of India to westerner and upheld the glory of Indian philosophies, heritage and traditions. During this period he came once to India for a matter related to "Shatrunjay Tirth" His well drafted appeal and his victory was noteworthy and well deserved success of his genius.
In 1899, Shri Virchand Gandhi attended the International Commerce Conference as a representative of the whole of Asia, and represented 350 million people. He suggested improvement in and expansion of our postal system which handled the parcels, so that all the countries in the world can be covered He opened our eyes by emphasizing this and reminded us that we need to impart detailed and complete education about commerce".
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