Jain Digest 1988 05 Vol 12 No 06

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

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in light of Gandhi's Practice by Dr T.S.Devadoss, Importance of Vows in Jain Tradition by Mr Swita Prajnaji, Jain Yoga by Dr Chaganlal Shastri, Jain Philosophy by Mr S. Cajapati Jain and by Mr S.Sripal.
PROF.P.N.PADMANABHIAH BEST TEACHER OF INDIA IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Delhi.
Prof.P.N.Padmanabhiah, B.E (Mech), B.E (Elect) and a distinguished engineering technocrat, academician, from Karnataka has been honoured with Best Technical Teacher of India Award for the year 1988.
During the 17th Annual Meeting of Indian Society OT Technical Education, held in Delhi, Prof.Padmanabhiah was conferred with the award in recognition of his services and contribution in the technical education field of India.
Prof. Padmanabhiah, who Education, govt. of J.C. Polytechnic, Bangalore.
as deputy director, Technical Principal of
served Karnataka, is
now
ACHARYA CHANDANA IN NEPAL
Kathmandu, Nepal. The conference of Hindu Parishat of Nepal specially invited Acharya Chandana of Veerayatan to represent Jain Religion at the conference held at Khatmandu on March 28,1988.
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Addressing the conference, which was attended by the king and queen of Nepal, Acharya recalled that Nepal was a place for many saints in pursuit of their salvation, and it is also sacred for Jain religion to the fact that 14th Shruta Kevali Jain Acharya Badrabahu performed penances and meditation.
On March
31, the Jain community of Nepal celebrated Mahavir Jayanti, and the President of Jain samaj, Jyoti Kumar Begani welcomed Acharya Chandana. Many dignatories including Dil Bahadur, Minister of supplies, Nepal and Indian High Commissioner attended the function.
CORONATION OF NEW BHATTARAK to KARKAL JAIN MUTT
Karkal, KA. Kshullak sri Ajit Sagar Varni, born on 18 June 1943, was coronated the Pontiff of Karkala Jain Mutt on 21 February 1988. The Pontif of the Mutt is known by the name Lalitkirti Bhattarak.
The Karkal Mutt was established in the year 1501, about ago, and it is located in the coastal region of western Karnataka.
THE YOUNG INDIAN VEGETARIANS PARTICIPATE AT LONDON VEGETARIANS
London, UK. On Sunday 5 March, the YIV was invited by London Vegetarians at the International Quaker Center. YIV arranged lecture and vegetarian meal. The Quaker members were fascinated to learn about vegetarianism in Indian traditions such as championed by Jain Religion.
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