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The Jains through Time
Veerayatan's vice-chairman, Shri Ashokji different streams of sadhna (spiritual Surana who, following family tradition, has development). Keeping in mind the been a devotee of Dadaguru Shri Prithvi different capacities of each human being, a Chandraji Maharaj, and Honorary Secretary, number of different paths to the attainment Shri Tansukh Rajji Daga, whose remarkable of spiritual perfection has been found. It is services to the cause should not be not possible to have only one path for all. forgotten, with the help of many other Everyone has to choose a way towards devotees, are actively engaged in completing spirituality according to his or her own this project.
nature. Veerayatan presents opportunities for everyone in the ashram to follow the type of sadhna best suited to his/her personality.
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Veerayatan is totally unique. Some organisations perform humanitarian services, some are committed to raising the consciousness of people and educating them, while yet others devote their energy to realising the ultimate truth through the path of knowledge. Veerayatan encompasses them all. It is like the confluence of all these
The Ethos of Vegetarianism The branches of this banyan tree that is Veerayatan are spreading upwards and outwards with the roots taking a firm hold. The inspirational services offered by Veerayatan are restoring the holy land of the Tirthankars to its pristine glory. From village to village in Bihar, the gospel is spreading, 'Eating fish is a sin, eating meat is brutal, sacrificing animals is inhuman! Proclaiming these heartfelt exhortations, the community of sadhvis is slowly bringing about a change in local people's values and conduct. The work of spreading the message, 'Vegetarianism is all' is carried out
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