Book Title: Jain Digest 1993 04 Vol 20 No 02
Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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________________ Jain Digest The Jains by Paul Dundas reviewed by Nemu Chanderia, UK Recent Deaths Doroby M Mente Walleniny & Archie, Partein Paul Dundasinterprets the Jain religion as a historical, evolving phenomenon and a mode of life which provides a coherent and satisfying world view of its followers. Hedemonstrates the complex and multidimensional nature of Jainism, traces its evolution, and assesses its principal doctrinal and sectarian characteristics, giving special attention to Jain attitudes toward scripture, and the role of ritual and sacred places. The book will be of special interest to students and teachers of religion. Paul Dundas is a lecturer in Sanskrit at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Available from Routledge, 11 New Fetter Lane, London ECLP or 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001. Dr. Daulat S. Kothari from India Abroad, Feb. 2, 1993 Dr. Daulat S. Kothari, an eminent scientist, educator and Jain scholar died on Feb. 4 at the age of 87. Dr. Kothari was a true Jain who practised Jainism in his daily life. He was a leader of our community and guided us all through his life. Kothari was noted for his work on statistical thermo-dynamics, white dwarf stars and the theory of pressure ionization. He was a chairman of the University Grants Commission for many years. The Federation of JAINA joins his family members, relatives and friends in expressing their condolences and pray for his soul to rest in peace. BBS - continued from page 9 The Jain BBS committee will welcome any material on Jainism that you would like to be included in the BBS. The sky is the limit. Please do not send copyright material without obtaining the proper permission. We could use your help in the areas of data collection, management, computer data entry, editing the articles (spell and grammar checking) etc. If you have any suggestions, any questions, or would like to get further information on the Jain BBS, please contact any of the committee members or write into Jain BBS. This is the most ambitious project our center has ever launched. The committee members are working hard to meet the schedule date. We need your cooperation and full hearten support. Journalist Akshay K. Jain from India Abroad, March 3, 1993 Veteran journalist Akshay Kumar Jain, who gave 50 years of his life to furthering the cause of Hindi journalism, died Feb. 25. Jain was the former chief editor of Navabharat Times and for three decades had been an advisor to the Union Public Service Commission which receives officials into government service. He was president of Bhartendu Harishchandra Puraskar Samiti of the Publications of the Indian government and a member of the Delhi Hindi Academy. Mr. Jain was a recognized and well-respected leader of Jain community in India. PROJECT MAP (MEDICAL AID TO POOR) DONORS LIST We apologize for the small print due to space limitations. JAINA thanks profusely the generous support of all the donors. Abad, Prakash L & Sunita, Hamilton ONT Acharys, Arun & Harsha, East Ambert NY. Ajmera, Bachubhai S & Hansa, Beltsville MD. Ajenera, Mukesh, New York NY Amin, Ramesh G& Dunn, Escondido CA- Anonymous. Anonymous, Buena Park CA. Anonymous, Marietta G. Anonymous, Miami FL . Anonymous, New York NY. Anonymous, Pasadena CA Bafra, MobanL & Kamis, Pepper Pike OH. Barodawala, Dr Yunu & Perida, Wiliarnsville NY . Bhakta, Pravin M& Vasanti, Crystal MN. Chandari, Sunjay & Archou, Pittsford NY. Bhargave, AK & Mamta, Williamsville NY. Bheddah, Chhotalal V & Dorothy M, New York NY.Bhuta, Vibhuti Y, Covina CA. Bohrs, Dr BS & Leela, Dearbor Ml. Bouakill, Eric J & Elizabeth, East Amherst NY. Box, Harald, Williamsville NY Boyle, Brigid A. Williamsville NY Brilliant Goms, Los Angeles CA. Butani, Shad J, Aloundria VA . Col India Poods, Yorba Linda CA Chaineni, Mocus L, Cheektowaga NY Chairdonna, Marie, Atco N. Champios, Motilal & Lata, walowdale ONT Chandaria, Nemnubhai, Middlesex UK Chheda, Dhiraj R&Bharti, Baton Rouge LA Chhoda, Dinesh & Prabhe, Blairstown NJ. Chheda, Dinesh M & Ranjana, Trunbull CT. Chheda, Dr Girish B & Kokila, East Amherst NY. Chhede, Hiren & Urvi, Abaccon N . Chhede, Kokila G, East Amherst NY. Chheda, Milan, Cambridge MA Chhoda, Nalin & Moena, Simi Valley CA. Chhede, Navin M & Vimls, Easton CTChheda, Nemjoc R & Jaya, Rockford IL - Chheda, Palvi V, Tustin CA- Chheda, Pradeep & Nayna, Stom CT. Chhoda, Pravin H & Madhubala, Union NJ. Chhede, Pravin K & Manju, Unionville ONT Chheda, Rajesh K, Atco NJ. Chhoda, Ramesh G & Manisha, Oak Forest IL.Chheda, Ratil H & Reicha, Millorsville MD. Chhede, Sanjay, Rodinand WA Chheda, Sarla M, Easton CT - Chhede, Shobhira G, Port Washington NYChhoda, Vijay D & Madhu, Tustin CA.Chopra, Kansk & Madhu, Thornhill ONT Concept Technology, Newport Beach CA Corcy J Hogan & Associates, Amhcart NY. Curhan. Roald & Joan, Belmont MA-D'Arcangelo, Smita S, Buffalo NY Dagli, Amit, AtcoN). Dulu, Dr BipinchandJ & Anjana, Fairfield CT . Dalal, Chiru A & Purnima, Bedford Heights OH Dall, Pakirchand & Manju, Lanhamn MD. Dalal, Virendra & Ashvina, Rowland Heights CA. Dulia, Mukundraj, North Royalton OH. Dellus Indian Lions Club, Richardson TX Dand, Pratap D & lla, Hurst TX. Dand, SD & Louis, Big Bear City CA . Daulat, Bhalchandra L & Dr Veena, Dullus TX • Davis, J M, Westlake Vilage CA Dedhis, Devji K & Damayanti, Williamstown NJ . Dedhia, Harakh, New Orleans LA.Dedhis, Harakh V & Anuja, Morgantown WV.Dedhis, Navin S, San Jose CA.Dodhis, Neiay N, Pasadena CA . Dedhin, Ramesh M & Maya, Okemon MI. Dodhi, Sarnji & Rekha, Houston TX Dental Care of Anaheim, Anaheim CA.Desai, Kendall Park NJ. Desai, Anant B & Falguni, Pullerton CA.Desai, Anilkunar J & Meera, Fort Myers Fl.Desai Barin G & Heide, Basking Ridge NJ Desai, Nikhil V & Vanha, Walnut CA.Domi, Ndan K, Dallu TX. Dharod, Khushal & Sushile, Stow OH.Dhils, Bhadrah R & Shefali, Silver Spring MD • Dhila, Nitin T & Moens, Clewiston FL.Dhru, Dr Dhaval, Federal Way WA. Dhulle, Hemant, Wappingens Falls NY . Digestive Disease Center, Norwalk CA.Dualvo, Ernilc & June, Depew NY • Divan, Dr Kishore V & Asha, East Amherst NY Doshi Pamily Foundation Inc. Muttontown NY Doshi, Balvant M & Chandrika, Edison NJ . Doshi, Kamu B & Jyoti, Carlsburg MD. Doshi, Kirti & Ushe, Houston TX Doshi, Kishar D & Kalpana, Houston TX Doshi, Mukesh R & Bina, Fullerton CA.Doshi, Pankaj R & Shila, Harnden CT . Doshi, Sanat & Madhuri, Sherwood Park ALB. Doshi, Sharad & Dipika, Cherry Hill NJ - Doshi, Talukchand G & Ranjan, Markham ONTDutton, Jeffrey E & Dianc, Williamsville NY. Puris, Pravin T & NJini, Mays Landing NJ . Gada, Ashwin B & Hansa, Eastlake OH. Guda, Dhiraj & Dina, Stroogaville OH • Gada, Dr Prem B & Bhagyavanti, Lubbock TX. Gada, Ran S & Nocne, St Paul MN. Gada, Surji S & Urmila Twentynine Palma CA. Gala, Babulal V & Amrutaalluntsville AL. Gula, Bhavesha Berlin NJ. Gula, Chunild H & Madhuri, Bloomfield Hilla MI Gala Dinesh K & Raju, Culver City CA. Gale, Gangji M& Prabh, Friends wood TX - Gula, Miren & De Indir, Voorhees NJ.Gala, Jaye, Memphis TN.Gula, Jayant K&KalpanNarwalk CA.Gule, Kanti & Dr Hendat, Charlottesville VA.Gula, Keshavji Orlando FL Gala, Maben S & Revanti, Barrington NJ . Gala, Mansukhial & Manjula, North Haven CT - Gule, Mulchand K & Tarlı, Wendake OH Gala, Vuan H & Jyoti, Olncy MD - Gandhi, Ashok B & Venuka, Sugarland TX.Gandhi, Bharat & Kashmira, Marlton NS.Gandhi, Dilip & Mina, New York NY Gandhi, Dilip. Germantown TN.Gandhi, Rajnikant & Dr Jyoti, Waliston Puk NY - Gangar, Harilal N., Barrington NJ Gangar, Kantite N & Mecta, Silver Spring MD. Gangar, Navin & Divys, Orange CA. Gangwar, Ashok K & Savita, Eastlake OH - Geico Philanthuropic Foundation, Washington DC. Ghelani, Shirish V & Sunanda, continued on page 12 - Project Map Jain Education BBS Committee: • Pravin Shah 919-469-0956 Chairman and General Editor Kamlesh Shah 919-571-1077 System Manager . Mahesh Varia 919-929-6726 Publication Editor •Pratysh Mehta 919-967-6270 Secretary Unlock the door of Jainism through JAINA Library 4410 50th Street, Lubbock, TX 79414 Phone 1-800-99-JAINA 11 Jain Education Interational 2010_02 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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