Jain Digest 2002 01

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

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AFFILIATE NEWS...
JAIN MEDITATION INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
This is an excerpt of the speech given by Pujyashri Chitrabhanuji on September 23, 2001 in the aftermath of the tragic events of 9\11th in New York City at The World Trade Center and in Washington, D.C. at The Pentagon.
PRAY FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING
September 11th has been a tragic day not only for America but for the whole world, because such savage violence diminishes all of mankind. We often pray for our selfish and greedy needs. We need prayer. Prayer brings introspection. The events of September 11th represent an attack on these rights. We need to pray so that we remain sensitive to Universal Aspirations. Let us pray for the blessing of the less blessed.
The only answer to distrust and suspicion is understanding. Let us pray for that. Gandhi rightly warned us, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." Let us pray for such understanding and peace that abides. Let us start every new day cherishing our blessings. We resolve to see good around us, to hope for a bright future. Let us think of peace, let us feel love, and let us practice compassion. Let us look forward to each day's imagining and contemplating in a positive way for health, happiness and harmony.
CITATION PRESENTED TO
GURUDEV CHITRABHANUJI
28th Camp was inaugurated by Honorary Consul General of USA, Frank Good from Mumbai on January 2nd, 2002. The camp was over by January
The Senior Citizens Association of Powai felicitates you for 22, 20,569 patients were treated for various sickness and disyour untiring contribution towards a better world:
eases, 771 operations were performed; 800 eye surgeries will be performed in next 3 months; 182 patients were referred to Nanavati and Maru hospitals in Mumbai for advanced surgery and care. This camp covers all medical specialities, and this year Bidada started Rehabilitation Center for earthquake victims and amputees. More than 50 medical doctors from USA gave their services.
You are the luminous inheritor of the lineage of Tirthankars, the supreme messengers of Peace, Non-violence and Compassion. This is Mother India's unique gift to the world. In your bold efforts to spread this message of Non-Violence and Peace, beyond the borders of our country, you created history. Your numerous books and poems in several languages show the path of Peace and Self-Realisation, both to the young novice and the sophisticate. This message you have tirelessly conveyed to the World Community at the United Nations, the U.S. House of Congress, and leading Universities and at Inter-Faith Meetings.
Finally, to quote you," Man is a threat to man and animals, and often is ready to murder in the name of religion, culture, country and belief." Now more than ever, all mankind needs to heed your message, to leave a better world for posterity.
JAINA PARTICIPATES IN 28TH MEDICAL CAMP
"A Person who serves the poor and sick, serves Me." - Lord Mahavir A man lost both his arms in an electric shock cutting a branch that got entangled in an electric wire. Both arms had been amputated and replaced by prostheses, and he lost his livelihood. One of his dream is for his son to complete high school education. 17 year old boy who had fallen of a canal and fractured his bones several months ago. He didn't have medical care available at that time, so his bones set themselves at an odd angle, giving the appearance of another knee.
Most of the cases seen by Dr. Indu Varia, Psychiatrist, and Shilpa Shah, Social worker involved depression, anxiety, or post traumatic stress disorder. Several were prescribed anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication. Will they receive follow-up care for medication or counseling
BIDADA camp is unique in number of ways:
1. Hospital though located in remote corner of Kutch in a small village, is neat, clean and professionally managed mostly by volunteers.
2. Medical Practitioners visiting from USA is given round trip tickets to Gandhidham, Kutch. from Bombay. A separate clean room with good lodging facility is assigned for everyone of them. All meals- are being served by them at NO COST to participants.
3. Vijay Chheda, Trustee spends 6 months in USA and 6 months in India and he provides professional liasion between USA participants and BIDADA Hospital. Communication is excellent.
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