International Jain Conference 1985 3rd Conference

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

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consonance with his preachings. This was thus the beginning of the well-meant project
Inspiration :
Jain Sadhvi Mahattra Shree Mrigavatiji Maharaj took up the thread and has committed herself to translate this cherished desire of the Jain community into action. She is very scholarly, dynamic and practical and has thoroughly studied the Agamas.
Late Seth Kasturbhai Lalbhai, a philanthropist, educationist and doyen of industry took keen interest in the project and guided its plans. He was made the Founder-Patron of the Trust.
Activities:
1. Research on Indology with emphasis on Jainism. 2. Reference library with rare manuscripts and books. 3. Museum on Jain and contemporary art. 4. Reproduction of ancient art and scriptures. 5. Publication of useful literature in oriental and modern languages. 6. Research on science of nature cure, yoga and Indian medicines, 7. Modern school for boys and girls with accent on moral science and
industrial training. 8. Impart education in art and craft to women of the area.
9. Provide medical aid to the vicinity. Facilities for Scholars and Visitors from India and Abroad :
In addition to these varied fields of activity, a Guest House has already been constructed for providing comfortable lodging and boarding to visitors, Research Scholars and students from India and overseas. Special arrangements will be made for the Jain Sadhus and Sadhvis to stay and prosecute their studies of scriptures and meditate for self-realisation. A mess under a separate Trust i.e. Shree Vallabh Smarak Bhojanalaya Trust has already been commissioned for providing wholesome food. The Memorial—Shree Atam Vallabh Sanskriti Mandir :
The memorial will be rich in oriental art. Use of steel, due to its limited life, is forbidden in the construction of temples and monumental buildings as per Indian architecture, hence stone is being used in the structure including the vast foundation, even though costlier and time consuming.
However, in order to partially economise on cost and erection time, the adjacent Guest House has been built in RCC. Samrans have been built over its two rear corners in tune with the Samran over the central dome of the memorial. There will be a temple in the middle with a beautiful Shikhara.
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