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WHAT CAN THE JAINS DO?
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Swaraj. And Swaraj or Independence will never be given to We have to obtain it by our effort. Gandhiji has tried several means. They could not bring in the desired result. As the last effort he has launched into a non-violent fight for the freedom of his country. It is expected of every true Indian who has a conscience and heart in him to support this movement in two ways.
1. By enlisting oneself as a member in the national army and fight in the battle or
us.
2. By helping to relieve the misery of the people by (a) Wearing khaddar
(b) Boycotting all foreign goods as far as possible
(c) Removing untouchability and by regarding all Indians as brothers and sisters.
Now, what can the Jains do? The Jains are said to be a loyal and law-abiding people and they are never tired of declaring their trust in and faithfulness to the Government. They seem to believe that everything can be achieved through memorials and deputations. Loyalty is a great virtue indeed and it is certainly to be desired and cultivated But asinine submission to all oppressive rules and harmful laws is worse than the worst vice The Jains have eyes to see, ears to hear and hearts to feel the miserable condition of their countrymen. Then why not they do something to help the cause of the country. They need not become volunteers in the Satyagraha campaign if they are afraid of battle or if they are afraid of being understood as disloyal to the Government. But they will be contributing enough to the strength of the movement if they use only khaddar and boycott all foreign goods. Even if they do this much, they will have enough justification to claim a share and a voice in the future government of India. Otherwise the Jains will have to lament for their indifference and negligence. The Jains are part of the Indian Nation. Let them rise or fall with the Nation.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
POLITICUS
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