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The Jains through Time
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in all the other fields. The beginnings of this spiritual dimension reside in the Gyananjali - the library. Although it houses 20,000 volumes in different languages on Jainism, Buddhism and the Vedic religion, it is not only a collection of books, but also a 'living temple of wisdom' a 'Shrut Mandir' - that opens up new vistas of knowledge every day.
Pujya Gurudev was deeply immersed in learning. His every moment was devoted to study and introspection. The collection of books, writings, treatises and scriptures, which Gurudev had gathered throughout his life, became the core of the Gyananjali's collection. It was brought to Veerayatan from Agra with the greatest of care, so that aspiring scholars could prepare for attaining that vital combination of knowledge and spirituality. Having studied in this way, they would then travel the world to spread the tenets of Tirthankar Mahavir's philosophy. Gurudev's vibrant presence set the project
in motion.
The texts in the Gyananjali have been
classified and catalogued on computer. They are set out in a spacious hall in an elegant way and are easily accessible. The library building is dedicated to the memory of Gurubhai Shri Amolak Muniji Maharaj who, as an obedient disciple, was like Gurudev's shadow. At the north-facing entrance to the Gyananjali building is a statue of the goddess of learning, Saraswati. Every scholar a Hindu pundit, a Buddhist monk or a Christian pastor is welcome without discrimination to pursue his/her studies among these great works in this atmosphere so conducive to learning.
Shri Amar Sarvato Bhadram: The Meditation Centre
In the peace of Veerayatan's splendid natural surroundings, a magnificent meditation centre named Shri Amar Sarvato Bhadram. is being built. The presence of Gurudev will be felt here and, in the tranquillity of its atmosphere, spiritual seekers will be able to meditate on the illuminating of their inner world. They will be able to follow the path envisaged by Gurudev and so share, even if for a moment, in his matchless felicity.
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