Jain Digest 1994 06 Special Issue

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

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While it is indeed a great loss for the Jain community, his death is also a great loss to the international community of peace activists and those who work for cooperation among religions
Though Guru-Ji spoke to international leaders and was himself a great leader the experience I most remember of him is when my seven year old son met him while attending an interfaith conference in Wichita, Kansas. Though there were leaders of many faiths at the conference, and my son was most familiar with western (Christian/Jewish) religious expression, he was most taken with Sushil Kumar and said to me afterward, "now I know what I am I am a Jain!" Such was the effect of one short contact with this great man.
North American Interfaith Network
Bettina Gray
I wish to extend condolences on the death of the Jain's great leader, His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumar ji Maharaj. Warren Hills Regional School District
Terrance S. De Mont
We offer what we can our prayers and our support and our presence with you in your grief. Pax Christi International Joan and Vince Comiskey
I remember him profoundly, as one who never deviated from his beliefs and love of all sentient beings. This was a paragon of virtue who has passed before us. I cannot believe that like a flicker, an ember ever smoldering his earthly form has become a past-tense recollection. In truth, of course, there is no beginning and no end. And we shall meet again, somewhere. Michael Tobias
I in particular was fortunate enough to have met him several times and once debated together with him on the values of Hinduism-a religion that accepted strangers as their own that led to the survival of my ancestors in India for the last 2,000 years while Jews elsewhere were prosecuted.
News India-Times John Perry
He gave us Beautiful days during his career as a religious leader, a teacher and a prophet. His days were filled with sunshine. He gave us days with rainbows of hope where there was no hope at all. Guruji, you taught us that each individual has an inner light in which freedom lives. An inner air in which a man can draw the breath of self respect.
CY Thannikay - Director Economic Development New Jersey
The formation of our Institute was as a result of the International Jain Conference in London in 1983 and he had been an inspiration to us ever since. We will miss his valuable guidance.
Instutute of Jainology - U.K. R.P. Chandaria
We the Jain Brothers and Sisters in Singapore wish to express our heartfelt condolences and pray that he receives eternal peace. "OM" Singapore Jain Religious Society
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Guruji has contributed tremendously to the spread of Jainism. His keen devotion and vision has brought new light and brotherhood especially amongst Jains residing abroad.
Gujarati Association
Wilayah Persekutuan and Selangor
Muniji was an example of hard work, dedication to a cause and selfless service. While upholding the values of Tirthankaras, he strived for pragmatic approach to the various issues faced by the society. His devotion to environmental issues proved that a Sanyasin can make a difference not only in the lives of the human beings but also in the nature surrounding them.
We, at Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America are doubly saddened by Sushil Kumarji's departure because he was the last founding member of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Bharat.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, Inc.
Dr. Mahesh Mehta
H.H. Sushilkumarji was a very close friend of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and BSS and we always appreciated his friendship and support which he extended to us.
We will all miss him and his leadership. His legacy will be carried on.
Bochasanwasi Swaminarayan Sanstha, Inc. Dr. K.C. Patel
We are grieved and shocked to hear the news of attaining Mahasamadhi by Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji. He was a social visionary and always keen to see that whole Hindu community unite. His untiring efforts to solve the problems of Punjab, Kashmir and Ram Janam Bhoomi at Ayodhya are a few examples of his pragmatic approach. He was truly a Karam Yogi. Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, Inc. Gautam Mehta
Muniji was a guide to Hindu students and attended HSC functions such as the 2nd Annual HSC camp which was held at Siddhachalam Ashram in the summer of 1992. His message to youth was to be proud of their great heritage and to spread the universal ideals of Hindu philosophy to the world.
Hindu Students Council
He visited Kenya a few years ago when this Council got the chance to organise a programme in his honour. We still remember his inspiring words.
Hindu Council of Kenya Ramesh Sharma
He was the sole surviving founder member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
He has been a guiding force for the global Hindu activities. His participation and guidance in Hindu Conferences has been a source of inspiration for all participants and organisers. He worked very hard through out his life for achieving Hindu Unity. His powerful and inspiring speeches will always be remembered. Vishva Hindu Parishad Ramesh Sharma
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