Jain Journal 1979 10

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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REVOLUTION
ANE
BICEN
1776-1970
TUTH
Echoes on the Path of Peace
As one of the most ancient religions of the world that has a serene confidence in the principle of non-violence and peace and that has given courage and strength to devotees eager to cross the frontiers of passion, Jainism is still gaining its adherents abroad where the Law of the Tirthankaras is stirring the thoughts of philosophers, elites and those who feel lonely in the world of strifes. The Jain Journal
with its limited resources has been able to communicate the message of Mahavira and the Arhats to distant countries where some of our honoured friends have found the voice of Jainism as identical with that of the glory of eternal bliss. Some of the opinions and views that at times evince a depth of realisation have been recorded in letters addressed to the Editor, Jain Journal, in Calcutta. Among these Mrs. Leona Smith Kremser's letters and verses have formed an ever-fresh bouquet of devotion sprinkled with dews of tears towards Nemi, a letter from Lackner Sopine of Austria tenderly refers to the question of availability of postcards with photographs of Jaina mounments and one from Mr. B. d. Boca enquires with regards to Jainas and Jainology. There are other letters which will also appear fascinating for their kind appreciation and interest with regards to Jaina subjects. In the very personal messege from John Silva to Ganesh Lalwani contains a loving and lyrical encomium to the Pañca Mahāvratas of Mahavira. In the following pages several of these letters have been published to remember the feelings of individuals in far-off countries with regards to the ideal of Jainism and Ahimsa.
-Editor
AIR MAIL PAR AVION