International Jain Conference 1985 3rd Conference

Author(s): Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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In this vast creation, everyone is gifted with an individual perception. The heredity, the environment and the teachings inculcated, all combine to make one what he is. We cannot blame anyone for thinking differently in his own way. Everyone has his own temperament and his own way of thinking. They must differ and do differ vehemently. There is no help for it. It is, on the other hand, the sign of sentiental life. We must not therefore on that account cross swords with them. Even if in their ignorance they, at times, may talk ill of the spiritual teachings and use harsh words, they cannot help it. But that should not disturb the true seekers after Truth. We must be polite and gentle and even humble in our conduct. Bandying of words does not help. We may try to remove misunderstandings, if any, sweetly and gently, but not in an antagonistic spirit.
"Where there is compassion, there is religion. Where there is greed, there is sin. Where there is anger, there is negation. Where there is forgiveness, there is the Lord Himself."
Kirpai Ashram
International Headquarters 2-5-7 Canal Road, Vijaynagar Delhi
Jaina Songs
(Tune: BAA BAA Black Sheep)
Raa Raa Parsvanath
Twenty third Tithankar
Teacher Teacher there are Four Jain Vows
One for non-violence One for the Truth One for non-possession and one for honesty
There are Vows that
bring great salvation.
-Pravin J. Shah, Canada
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