Jain Digest 1987 02 Vol 07 No 01

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

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DEVENDRA PATIL PROMOTED LT. COL. AT NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY
POONA, MR. Southern India Jain Sabha recently held a function to honour Mr. Devendra Patil on his promotion to Lt. Col. within the Indian Army.
Mr. Patil, who holds a Masters degree in Veterinary Science from Bombay University, joined the Indian Army during 1962 India-China War. Ever since, he has held various posts in Tibet, China, Pakistan borders and he has seen action in the wars in all these front lines.
JAIN POETRY IN ENGLISH
MADRAS, TN. A poetry book in English on Lord Mahavir: his life, philosophy and accomplishments has been recently published by Poets Press India Ltd. of Madras. The book contains 50 pages, and various poems have been written depicting multi-dimensional life and achievements of Mahavira.
The author of the book is Dr. K. Srinivas, internationally known English writer and an author of high esteem.
The book could be purchased from Poets Press India Ltd., 118 Raja Street, Velachari, Madras - 42, India. The price is Rs 10.00.
NO ANIMAL SLAUGHTER ON MAHAVIR JAYANTI
NEW DELHI. Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar, preached peace through non-violence to the world. Mahatma Gandhi used it to end foreign rule in India. Martin Luther King practised it for equality in the US. Now the Delhi Corporation has issued orders to ban total animal slaughter on Mahavir Jayanti. It is thus honouring the Great Champion of Peace and Ahimsa.
Total ban on animal slaughter on the day of Mahavir Jayanti has become the law within the jurisdiction of New Delhi. The animal lovers and the Ahimsists world over will indeed appreciate the efforts of the law makers of Delhi Corporation.
EVENTS OF THE YOUNG INDIAN VEGETARIANS
SURREY, ENG. The Young Indian Vegetarian Society, Surrey has organized several successful events in the area. On 30 November, 86, it participated in the demonstration against the Smithfield Meat Show. Around 1200 people joined the March, and the event was a great success.
A christmas vegetarian meal was served on December 28, 1986 to around 80 people. The guests were shown the film, 'Vegetarian World' and a special collection was made for a bullock to rescue him from going to the slaughterhouse.
Mr. Nitin Mehta of the Young Indian Vegetarians explains that 1987 will have a huge Vegetarian Festival at Covent Garden. He expects volunteer help and support. Contact him at tel: 681-8884 Surrey, United Kingdom.