Jain Digest 1994 06 Special Issue

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

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We feel that we have lost one of our spiritual leaders--a father figure. We pray to God for his journey to attain "moksha" and seek the courage and strength for us to bear the huge loss. Hindu Temple Society Ranjit L. Bandyopadhyay
Guruji was an enlightened and dedicated soul. He single-handedly started, propagated, and established Jainism in North America and elsewhere around the world. His inspiration and guidance led to the establishment of the International Mahavir Jain Mission of Canada (IMJMC) in 1985. He taught us unity and through the annual IMJMC Arhum Yoga Camps in Niagra Falls, Canada since 1986, taught three generations of campers from Canada, USA, Britain, India and elsewhere the philosophy, and practice of Jainism. Harish C. Jain
... The untimely and sudden Kaldharma of renowned Tapasvi Apostal of world peace and Yog Drasta Jain Acharya Sushi) Muniji. The programme of environment and uplifting the down trodden announced and commenced by him is a shining reflection of his interior thoughts and being. It is not only a loss to the Jain community, but to the entire world. Shrenik Kasturbhai Anandji Kalyanji
One thing Guruji taught us was that humanity is one family and no human being should be stronger to one another. The welfare of all should be our aim. God is the common bond that unites all human beings. To break this bond, even with our greatest enemy is to tear God to pieces. Malik Khan
We have over the years felt his deep love for us and the whole humanity as undoubtedly many of you have felt the same. It will be hard to replace a man like him who comes may be once in a lifetime. His goal of seeing a university dedicated to study and practice of non-violence. Practice of NON VIOLENCE is the essence of JAIN philosophy. Harmony in the world and end to all warfare will be the result if non-violence has to prevail in the world. Shrikumar Poddar
Guruji as I knew him was driven with a mission of uniting people of all religion and color. He did not discriminate himself as a Jain leader but always as a worker for PEACE and NON-VIOLENCE. I always took great pleasure and pride in describing him as a potential noble laureate for PEACE and I am sure he is one. Pokharna Family
Shri Acharya Sushil Muniji's teachings on Jainism and his zeal to promote world peace through nonviolence will be long remembered throughout the world. Oswal Samaj of North America Anita Kothari
We were very attached to him and his philosophies. He was tremendous in bringing vibrations during his discourses while visiting Toronto. We will be missing him at all occasions as he was a binding bridge between Jainism and Jain followers outside of India. Comcraft Keshav d Manu Chandaria d Family
We are saddened by the death of Acharya Shri Shushil Muni. He has been a great loss to the Jain Community of North America. Jain Center of Northern California Harilal G. Shah
His dynamism and broad vision will be missed very badly. His death definitely leaves a big vacuum. Federation of Jain Associations in North America Sulekh C. Jain
Gurjui was a powerful force not only in North America but all over the world and his death has dealt a severe blow to the Jain community. His ideas, his vision and commitment, and his contribution to Jainism will stay in our memory forever. IAAMIV Anop R. Vora
Guruji left global FOOTPRINTS and will be remembered around the world as a messenger of Peace and Ahimsa. The best homage we can pay to Guruji is by making his DREAMS COME TRUE. Pannalal Jain - I.M.J.M. USA
He inaugurated our Hiudu/Jain Temple in 1986 and was the first person entering the temple. The president and the priest of the Hindu Society regarded him as a great spiritual leader not only for Jains but also for Hindus. Guruji was instrumental in establishing a harmonious relationship among Hindu and Jain communities of Raleigh, NC. Jain Study Center of North Carolina Pravin K. Shah
His untimely death has come about at a time when this world greatly needs to understand the meaning of peace and live in harmony. The time has come when great nations have come to learn that wars do not bring good results. What man has built on this earth for centuries is being destroyed, therefore many nations have come to realize that the only way to solve the problems and differences is by peaceful means. This was the mission lead by the late Guruji Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji Maharaj. C. T. Doshi - Malaysia
"Let us rededicate ourselves and take a solemn pledge on this day, that we shall continue to relentlessly strive to fulfill your dreams, and that together let us continue to work towards A World of Ahimsa. This is our divine duty". Your devoted and obedient son, Bawa Jain Numerous other messages were received from the Jain Centers,
individuals and organizations from all over the world.
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