Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1997 11 YJA Regional Convention

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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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."
"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
-- Dr. Herman Jacobi
"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
"Lofty ideas and high ascetic practices are found in Jainism. It is impossible to know the beginning of Jainism."
"The Jains have written great masterpieces only for the benefit of the world."
-- Major-General Forlong
"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."
-- Dr. Hertel, Germany
"I am not Rama. I have no desire for material things. Like Jina I want to establish peace within myself."
Yoga Vasishta, Chapter 15, Sloka 8 the saying of Rama
"O Arhan! You are equipped with the arrow of Vastuswarpa, the law of teaching, and the ornaments of the four infinite qualities. O Arhan! You have attained omniscient knowledge in which the universe is reflected. O Arhan! You are the protector of all the Souls (Jivas) in the world. O Arhan! The destroyer of Kama (lust)! There is no strong person equal to you."
Yajur Veda, Chapter 19, Mantra 14
-- 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
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