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An Erstwhile but a Eloquent Eponym -
"Iconic Shri Virchand Gandhi”
Prachi Dhanvant Shah "This is my country, that is your country; these are recognition and acceptance to Jain religion around the the conceptions of narrow souls to the liberal world. He was the first person to introduce Jain religion minded the whole world is a family."
to the western world. Herbert Warren being influenced -Virchand Raghavji Gandhi by V.R. Gandhi became the first western Jain and Presently, the 2018 Parliament of the World's studied Jainism under the guidance and teachings by Religions - "Pursuing Global Understanding, V.R. Gandhi. A personae who engraved the principles Reconciliation & Change" is hosted in Toronto- of ethics into Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Canada, from November 1st through November 7th, Mohandas upon completing his education in the field inviting people to stance for not just one but all the of law expressed his desire to practice as a lawyer in religion across the world and unite with multiple India to V.R.Gandhi. Virchand Gandhi simply just interfaith activists. With an attempt of global dialogue sublimed Mohandas with the persona of practicing law of faith, the series of world religion parliament started Ethically. in 1993. But flipping the pages of history, the first ever It was this bygone and bedimmed personale who parliament representing all the religion around the contributed lectures around the world mainly in world initiated way back in 1893. And when the theorem Chicago, Boston, New York, and Washington DC, in of world religion flashes, the only name reflects into the USA, England, France, Germany, and other my attention is none other than Virchand Raghavji European countries and was nationally and Gandhi. Although, this might not be factual for many internationally commended with many commemorapeople. An acknowledgment of world religion parliament tions. He not only deliberated lectures on Jainism but when concludes Indian religion, the only eminent name also Hinduism, Buddhism, Indian culture and ethics, that often glimmered was Swami Vivekanand who Indian economics, Indian heritage and many more represented Hinduism. But the legendary agnomen endorsing elegant Indian legacy and integrity. A who represented Jainism at the World's Parliament of legitimate patrioteer whose words dispelled his love religions in 1893, Virchand Raghavji Gandhi had and devotion to his country. Whose compassionate somewhat obscured for a protracted period of time. Jain soul ordained him to spread his allegiance But nevertheless, the name is coming to its glory and towards his country, bonding the world with peace and memory. Contemporarily in 2009, the government of love. It goes without saying to my point of view, that India had issued commemorative postage stamps to Virchand Gandhi, was a patriotic Gandhi born to be honor this legend. Several centers and NGO's have Gandhi before Gandhi! acclaimed recognition under the alias of V.R.Gandhi In 1893 Virchand Gandhi was recommended to around the world, mainly in the US.
represent Jain religion at World religions parliament at Virchand Gandhi, a Jain scholar but a barrister by Chicago - U.S, by Acharya Shri Vijayanandsuri a profession who with his determined principles and renowned Jain monk who was initially invited for the philosophy always fought for people's right and same. Restrained by the restrictions being a Jain monk acclaimed a strong voice of conveyance. At a young of not being able to travel, Acharyashri suggested age of 21, he became an exponent protestant of Ahimsa Virchand Gandhi would be optimal to exemplify Jain and conserving holy Jain pilgrims. With his profound philosophy & teachings. Under the guidance of articulation, he also spread his knowledge of Jain Acharya Shri Vijayanandsuri and his disciple principles and philosophy by means of lectures around Vallabhsuri, Virchand Gandhi augmented & restrained the world. Besides, his words were not just restricted his knowledge of Jainism exquisitely justifying his to Jainism but Hinduism, Indian culture and philosophy identity as a consul representing Jain Religion at the that brought awareness on global peace and empathy. world religion parliament. At the world religion When Jain monks were restricted to spread Jain parliament, Virchand Gandhi accomplished silver religion around the world due to limitations of traveling, medal on the same platform when Swami it was Virchand Gandhi who engendered major Vivekananda was forwarded recognition and
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