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JAIN DIGEST .. May 2011
His Work:
theory of special relativity according to jainology, Acharya Nandighoshavijayji has set out various the Muni (currently Acharya) has made an attempt themes that indicate Jain concepts of science in
to point up drawbacks in Einstein's Special Theory accordance with modern science. The Jain
of Relativity (STR) by putting forth arguments concept is qualitative but the modern concept of derived from the interpretation of Jain philosophy, science is quantitative. His articles in the book
with support from the hypothesis on the existence "Jainism through Science" discuss intricate topics of "techyon", which are currently postulated to like the concept of time, origin and development of have a velocity higher than light. universe, Darwin's theory of evolution, Wave Dr Vaidya, a renowned mathematician theory of light and many more such topics. The observed, "The results of these comparisons basic scientific introduction has been followed up may not be acceptable to all, but that does not with a detailed discussion according to Jain
diminish the importance of these writings". Philosophy. He uses strong logical arguments to Einstein once wrote, "Science without religion is put forward his view. He uses strong logical
lame and religion without science is blind". arguments to put forward his view. For instance, Acharyaji in his book has challenged certain an article in the book, on the shortcomings of the shortcomings of Einstein's Special Theory of
Relativity (STR), by putting forth arguments Gacchadhipati Acharya Suryodaya derived from interpretation of Jain scriptures. Suri attained Kaldharma
Research Institute Jaina Education Committee deeply mourns A Research Institute to explore the ancient Indian the sad demise of Gacchadhipati Acharya
religious and philosophical traditions and to reShri Suryodayasuriji and conveys their deep establish the religious culture amongst the youth, sense of sorrow.
has been recently established at Ahmedabad by Acharya Shri has attained Kaldharma on May
the inspiration and guidance of Acharya Nandi 4. 2011 3:10 AM India time. He was 78 years Ghosh Vijayji Maharaj. Dr. P.C. Vaidya old. He was the Guru Bhagvant of Acharya inaugurated the Institute. Shri Shilchandra suri and Acharya Shri
Contribution to JAINA Nandighosh suri.
Acharya Nandighosh Suri has assisted JAINA by He was very supportive of JAINA education
editing and correcting most of the Pathshala activities. He supported the activities of
education books. JAINA Education Books and eLibrary through his disciples Acharya Shilchandra Suri and His Ideas & Thoughts: Acharya Nandighosh Suri.
Acharyaji says that being a Jain Monk has Acharya Shilchandra suri has provided about limitations regarding practical work in the field of 150 high quality Jain literature books
science. He says he has not tested the scientific including entire publication of Kalikal
principles laid down in Jain scriptures practically. Sarvagya Shri. Hemchandracharya Navam Acharyaji however, seems to be set on a lifetime Janmshatabdi Smruti Sanskar Shikshannidhi
course of comparative study of scriptures and to JAINA eLibrary. Acharya Nandighosh Suri science. What he inscribed on a copy of his book edited most of our Pathshala education
is his motto: "Knowing is not enough. We must books.
apply. Willing is not enough. We must do."
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