Jain Digest 1987 02 Vol 07 No 01

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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NEWS FROM ABROAD
NEWS FROM ABROAD
ACHARYA SAMANTA BHADRA 96 ON DEC. 20'86
BAHUBALI, MR. Acharya Samanta Bhadra, the Spiritual Institution of Bahubali Jain Shrine in the southern part of Maharashtra State, is 96 years old.
Acharya was born on December 20, 1891. Born in a rich family, he went to the university to obtain B.A. (Hons) from Bombay, Maharashtra bachelor by birth, he joined Jain Muni Sangh and about 50 years ago, he choose the hill for his penance in the present town of Bahubali.
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Being an illustrious Jain Saint, a social activist and a reformer, and an educationist, Acharya has now laid a solid foundation for Bahubali for its uninterrupted growth. He has dedicated life for Jain Faith, its social and moral development and Jain Siddhanta. Through his awareness, conscious and construction, the whole Jain community of Maharashtra and Karnataka have been blessed with remarkable achievements in socio-economic and educational fields.
Bahubali in Maharashtra stands as moral excellence of Acharya Samanta Bhadra. 96th year of inspiration surrounds everywhere. Acharya Samanta Bhadra Jayanti, prays for his tual guidance.
a testimony to the spiritual and He is a institution himself. His Jain Digest, on this occasion of continued health and for his spiri
JYOTI PRASAD JAIN AWARDED AHIMSA INTERNATIONAL AWARD
NEW DELHI. Annual Award of World Peace, Ahimsa, Jain History and Culture went to Dr. Jyoti P. Jain for the year 1985. And in November '86, Ahimsa International held a function to felicitate and award the prize to Dr. Jain. The prize is awarded in recognition of Dr. Jain's contribution to the field of Jain history and culture. A cash award of $11,000.00 is also included along with the
citation and honour.
Dr. Jain, who is 74 years old, has authored over 1,000 publications and is one of the foremost Jain historians in India and elsewhere.
SAHU SREYAMS JAIN RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT ALJMS
NEW DELHI. The Convention of All India Jain Maha Samiti was held in New Delhi on December 1, 1986. Over 400 delegates from all provinces participated in the deliberations.
Mr. Sahu Sreyams Prasad Jain was once again elected as the President of the Samiti. Mr. Ratan Gangawal was elected Managing Director and Mr. Babu Patodi was elected Secretary General.
On assuming the post, Mr. Sreyams Jain called upon the delegates to take up the challenges of tomorrow in organizing and rejuvenating the whole Jain Community of India. Further he added, that the social development of the community warrants attacks on all fronts.
Elacharya Vidhyananda Muni's message of 'unity through strength elucidated the basic principles of Jain Religion as the source of strength and power to build a better society.