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Tulsa Jain Sangh Pratishtha Mahotsav 2004
GREAT MEN'S VIEW ON JAINISM
"In conclusion let me assert my conviction that Jainism is an original system, quite distinct and independent from all others; and that therefore it is of great importance for the study of philosophical thoughts and religious life in ancient India."
- Dr. Herman Jacobi
"What would be the condition of the Indian Sanskrit literature if the contribution of the Jains were removed? The more I study Jain literature the more happy and wonder struck I am."
-- Dr. Hertel, Germany
"Jainism is of a very high order. Its important teachings are based upon science. The more the scientific knowledge advances the more that Jain teachings will be proven."
- L. P. Tessetori, Italy
"I adore so greatly the principles of the Jain religion, that I would like to be reborn in a Jain community."
-- George Bernard Shaw
"I say with conviction that the doctrine for which the name of Lord Mahavir is glorified nowadays is the doctrine of Ahimsa. If anyone has practiced to the fullest extent and has propagated most the doctrine of Ahimsa, it was Lord Mahavira."
- Mahatma Gandhi
"Mahavira proclaimed in India that religion is a reality and not a mere social convention. It is really true that salvation can not be had by merely observing external ceremonies. Religion cannot make any difference between man and man."
-- Dr. Rabindranath Tagore
"Jainism has contributed to the world the sublime doctrine of Ahimsa. No other religion has emphasized the importance of Ahimsa and carried its practice to the extent that Jainism has done. Jainism deserves to become the universal religion because of its Ahimsa doctrine."
-- Justice Ranglekar, Bombay High Court
"The Jain monk (Sadhu) leads a life which is praised by all. He practices the vows (vralas) and rites strictly and shows to the world the way one has to go in order to realize the atma (soul). Even the life of a Jain householder is so faultless that India should be proud of him."
-- Dr. Satischandra Vidhya Bhushan
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