Jain Journal 1979 10

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

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OCTOBER 1979
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Jainism is my true joy in life--how have I been so lucky as to find it? Deep gratitude for Jain Journal that keeps me "in touch".
Bremsen
Leona Smith P.O. Box 256 Waldport
Oregon 97394 U. 2:a.
August 12, 1975 As you know, my life-work is the Lord Nemi's biography in varied poems, yet making a continuous whole, and this “Obeisance" poem is tentatively the first in the book, following the prose introduction wherein I attempt a concise history/explanation of Jainism. Please, Mr. Editor! I am not conceited (such a massive project), I am simply devoted, body, mind and soul to the Lord Nemi and this is part of my life-obeisance to Him.
... May we somewhat playfully say, you will publish my biography of The Lord, ... if not in this life of both you and me, then in our next lives....
December 8, 1975 ... Such pleasure and enlightenment you give others, by way of your diversified talents-pleasure by way of information about the Eternal Truth of Jainism. . . . Even, I congratulate you for publishing the Jain Journal wherein your talents and spiritual vision are shared with Englishreading public like me.
January 12, 1977 Your painting, your dramas, your selfless dedication to Jain Ahimsā is indeed a great incentive to me to remember always, "the spiritual effort is never wasted”.
Would you believe now I have this sea-gull, encased in a stocking in what the Veterinarian says is a vain attempt to heal a broken wing. "Kill it”, he said. I say, “Let it live, perhaps it will fly again.” Any way, I chant the Great Prayer to it daily—after the fashion of the Lord Parsva and the burning snakes. May it recognise Jainism in its rebirth!