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THE JAINA GAZETTE
and respectable family in Arrah. He is the illustrious son of the late Devkumarji the famous benefactor of the Jain Community. Like his noble father, he is also imbued with devotion to the Jain Literature and love for the Jain Community. His amiable appearance, his gentle manners and his liberal mind will easily win for him the respect and confidence of those with whom he may come in contact. He is the first Jain to be elected as a member to the Council of State. wish him a successful career as a member in the highest Legislative Body of the country.
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A Donation.
We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Rs. 200 (Rupees Two hundred only) sent by Mr. J. L. Mithal, MALL.B., Indore, as a contribution to the Gazette from the Fund of the late J. L. Jaini. Our special thanks are due to the Trustees of Jaini's Estate for their kindness in sanctioning this contribution.
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Lesson for the Jains.
A Christian Journal records with just pride that there are in India 141 Orphanages, 170 Industrial Schools, 617 High Schools, 15,820 Secondary Schools, 98 Agricultural Schools 50 Colleges, 94 Training Schools, 408 Dispensaries, 99 Journals, 1698 Doctors and Nurses, 48,044 Teachers, 7,82,924 Missionaries and 700 Missionary Homes purely maintained by Christian Mission Funds. Every year Rs. 5,84,173,000 are spent for the above items. And this amount, which is spent in India, is paid by the Christian countries including America. The Jain Community is said to be a very rich community and Jainism is held to teach universal love and brotherhood. Now we ask our brethren. How many institutions of the above type have they to their credit? The progress of other communities in all walks of life is like an eye-opener to the Jains. If they do not take lesson now and care for themselves, they will be completely lost before long. Jainism is already on the verge of ita grave. If the Jains will not care to save it, then who else will?
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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