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SEMINAR ON JAINISM A Report
Under the auspices of the Eastern Zone Committee of Bhagwan Mahavira 2500th Nirvana Mahotsav Samiti,' a Seminar on JAINISM was held on Sunday, the 16th December, 1973 in Calcutta.
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Professor Mrityun joya Banerjee, Minister of Education, Government of West Bengal presided over the First Session and Dr S. N. Sen, Vice Chancellor, Calcutta University presided over the second Session. Sahu Shri Shanti Prasad Jai Working President of the National Committee welcomed the President and the participants in the morning Session and Shree Bijoy Singh Nahar, Chairman, Bihar State Committee and Convenor, West Bengal State Committee welcomed the President and the participants in the afternoon Session
Shri Jain laid stress on importance of the Nirvana Cele. brations falling next year and pleaded for practical approach to them. He felt that much can be done on this occasion to preach and practise the lessons and teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir in the present times, when man is steeped deep in violence and hatred. Mr. Jain maintained that we can give a more creative and constructive approach to this occasion by recasting the obsolete and obscure chapters of the Indian History. Shri Jain urged upon scholars to bring out a true and objective history of Jainism in its various aspects, which has enriched and influenced Indian culture.
Shri Nahar gave details of the various Eastern States Committees that are planning to hold these celebrations and maintained that this occasion is a touch-stone for all of us,
1 BHAGWAN MAHAVIR 2500TH NIRVANA MAHOTSAV SAMITI, 2, Old Court House Street, Calcutta-700001.
