International Jain Conference 1985 3rd Conference

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

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Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Smarak Shikshan Nidhi
Shree Atam Vallabh Jain Smarak Shikshan Nidhi is an All India Charitable Trust created in 1974-the Holy year of 2500th Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavira-in order to highlight the principles of Ahimsa, Anekant and Aparigriha etc. enunciated by the Lord, which are more relevant and true in the present day context.
Vijay Vallabh Suri-A Great Reformer :
Jain Acharya late Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwarji Maharaj (1870-1954), was a seer and saint with a vision. Though born in Baroda, he preached and propagated Hindi and wore Khadi throughout his life. He chose education' as the vehicle to spread the imperishable holy ideals of Jainism. He worked for unity amongst all the four sects of Jain community-nay the whole mankind. He also took up the cause of middle and lower classes. He made Shiksha', 'Sanghathan' and 'Seva' as the creed of his life. He planned to start a Research Institute on modern lines. At the age of 84 he left for his heavenly abode in 1954.
A Tribute :
In grateful rememberance of his inestimable services for human welfare, it was decided to erect a Memorial (Smarak) in the capital of the country in his cherished memory and to establish a multi-purpose educational institution in