Journal of Gyansagar Science Foundation 2013 04 01

Author(s): Sanjeev Sogani, Vimal Jain
Publisher: Gyansagar Science Foundation

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Message received from Param Poojya Sarakoddharaka Upadhyarathna
Date: 17 Jan.2010
Munishri 108 Gyansagar Maharaj ji
New Age knowledge workers and promoting development of the spiritual bliss 108 Upadhyaya Muni Gyansagar
India has emerged as the most happening Nation with a population of a billion with an adequate social and economic infrastructure. Jains in general and specifically the professionals, including scientists and technologists have successfully placed themselves in the web of complexities in the Nation's agenda of multidimensional growth and development.
They are holding the banner of victory of Jain identity amidst the ocean of vast Indian culture and have emerged as symbol of righteousness and active followers of samyaktwa. Their inherent ability as well as strength in maintaining a pace with the new equation, emerging between globalization and development through the knowledge industry has been encouraging.
This is the only religion, which respects life-even the tiniest form of life. Nonviolence is the basic of Jainism Science and which is being used from andinidhan (infinite) for the betterment of the common man and this is more profound than ever in this era of terrorisms.
The current study says that 65% of world population would suffer from food-induced digestive problems and intestinal cancers and also from those diseases, which would be inflicted by the microbial infestations. The study is scare about the split of human race into two or more species and increase of social tensions amongst the groups of newly arrived species. In the midst of the prevailing tensions and circumstances, Jainism has been viewed as the only viable answer for all prevailing problems as this would be helping them to arrive at a consensus and adopt a viable route of survival.
The recent study makes us more alarmed and invokes a new sense of responsibility for reiterating the believe that Ahimsa, Aparigraha and Anekant have to be spread with full force and vigour on the face of the globe, if we want to ensure a sustainable and good quality life for all the life forms. In this movement, I invite the full support and cooperation of the global jains through their knowledge and wisdom to make the people understand that the power of non-violence has to be emphasized as the most amazing idea for the survival of the human race.
Those, who have been involved in bringing about change and see the difference between violence and nonviolence, are firmly committed to a lifetime of non-violence, not because it is easy or because it is cowardly, but because it is an effective and very powerful way of surviving gracefully and honourably.
The time has come, where we need to design a new grammar of networking for the global jains for a constructive reform in the society. The thoughtful, incredible, inspiring. magnificent, matchless, exciting and delightful vision of the knowledge workers of the globe contributing in the field of science and technology need to master the great art of keeping up the good work top of the way and join hands so as to emerge as a collective force, which can catalyze the changes on the globe.
I have great expectations from the conclave of the scientists and technologists, which is going to take place in Bangalaru during the January weekend. I have been given to understand that such an intellectual gathering is taking place for the very first time and I hope that the deliberations of the same shall contribute in a little way to make the homo sapiens happy and spiritually glorified. I extend my best wishes for the success of the mega event and wish a very happy and purposeful new year to all. I express my aashirvaad for the chaturdik janmangal and sarvangeen abhudaya.
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