Jain Digest 1994 06 Special Issue

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

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"...I announce that Shri Sushil Muni is
Acharya of the Arhat Sangh. He will guide, direct and perform all spiritual and religious functions of the Arhat Sangh. He is fully authorized to perform all deeds... He will establish the necessary code of conduct to meet the needs of the Arhat Sangh, for the purpose of spreading the teachings of
the Arihantas in the West. May his organization get continuous success...
Swetambar Sthanakvasi Jain Scholar H.H. Upadhyaya Kavishri Amar Muniji Maharaj
(Veeraytan, Rajgir)
“... You have devoted your whole life for society, so that the people can realize the
reality of the Jain “shashan” and the Arihant. You have done memorable work by establishing Siddhachalam in America. It is like a great lighthouse. I am sending you this "Chadar" of Acharya. May your work grow even more successfully in America. I send these blessings...”
Swetambar Jain Monk H.H. Acharya Yashodev Suriji Maharaj
(Palitana)
"... You are truely spreading the message of non-violence in India and abroad. You
are distributing the light of your knowledge throughout the world. I am giving you the most respectable title of Acharya. Through your leadership, all
people will be spiritually
and morally inspired. I am bestowing this "chadar”
of Acharya to you... Swetambar Jain Monk H.H. Acharya Jin
Udaya Sagar Suriji Maharaj
“... I wish you long life. You have done great service for the Arihant tradition and the whole of mankind. I am sending one "chadar” (sheet) of Acharya to you, who
are most deserving of this....” The late Digamber Jain Monk H.H. Acharya
Deshbhushanji Maharaj (Acharyaji was the oldest Jain monk before his passing at the age of 96 years.)
(M.P.)
“... I am happy to know that the scholars of Jainism are honoring you (as Acharya).
You have done wonderful work in travelling for world friendship and the Ahimsa tradition. You are deserving of this honor. I pray to Lord Mahavir that you get
success in your cause...” Swetambar Jain Monk H.H. Acharya Padmasagar
(Bombay)
Jain Digest June 1994
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