Jain Digest 1991 11

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

Page 22

Now here's a message for all you people sittin' down.
It's about a disease that's spreadin' through our town.
It ain't a sickness, but it's just as bad.
It frustrates us all, and it makes me mad.
It's spreadin' very quickly through our great nation.
It follows us everywhere, even on vacation.
Now how many kids die of drugs each year?
DRUGS is the topic that I'm talkin' about.
That's a figure that I just don't know. "JUST SAY NO" are the words you And when asked that question, "JUST I wish they'd get their brains in gear. gotta shout.
SAY NO".
So as you take a walk, someone asks Now God gave us this body, and he if you want cocaine?
meant us to use it.
Answer without hesitation that you ain't insane.
So don't take steroids and don't abuse
it.
'Cause when you're asked that question, use your head. 'Cause if you don't you'll soon be dead.
Library and Education
A Case Study of the Jains Mr. Sivaram Srikandath, Assistant Director of Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University is working on his Ph.D. dissertation Ohio University, on the topic entitled Communication and Cultural Identity in the Diasporas: A Case Study of the
Jain Digest
Asha Jaini died in a tragic accident in July of 1991. Asha's parents immigrated to the United States from their native India and settled in California. Asha graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1980 with a degree in social welfare and went on to earn a law degree from Ameri
Crack, Marijuana or cocaine; doesn't matter what type. None of them do you any good, so
Jains in North America. You should
be receiving a questionnaire which he may need for his work. Please look for it and give your time to return it.
Curriculum outlines on Pathshala are finished by Dr. Prem Gada
Asha will never be forgotten
Malook Chand R. Shah and R.K.
can University in 1984. Asha chose a life dedicated to public service, to express her concern for people and issues of social justice by working for the welfare of those less fortu
nate.
Asha Jaini was 32 years of age. she was a gifted, talented person. We will miss her greatly. Our hearts go out to her family and loved ones.
Dana
aut
Youths from
UK
at
Conventio
don't listen to the hype.
The hype you hear in the streets, the word from your peers
for your ears. If the word includes drugs, it ain't fit
So I want you all to get your facts straight.
Drugs are illegal in each and every state.
So come on everybody and listen to my plea,
When walkin' through the streets just stay drug free!
Jain have finished the curriculum
outlines for Jain Pathshala. This will be presented during the forthcoming seminar for teachers in Jainism in New York. The seminar will take place on December 21-22, 1991. Those who are interested in teaching please contact Dr. Prem Gada (806) 794-4777, Dr. Niranjan Shah (708) 635-7780, or Dr. Urmila Talsania (708) 969-8845.