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Semiar on Jainism
render a most valuable contribution to the annals of human history by opening new vistas and dimensions. Dr Dinkar wanted that the Nirvana Celebrations should be utilised this way too.
Dr S. N Sen said that the canons of Bhagian Mahasia should be fully followed and practised to make cur du mera a great success. In his opinion, democracy can only flourish successfully and substantially by promoting a non-violent society. Mabāvit, in his opinion, foresaw the modern prin ciples of socialism in his great principle of Non possession. Dr. Sen said that the ethical concept of Jainism is very im. portant and practicable. It has the highest value and social pattern. Dr. Sen felt that such Seers as Mahāvirard Buddha were, are the beacon light for all ages, all men and as nations as they not only give faith and conviction to man but also enable him to obtain the Summum Bonum of our existence
Sri Bejoy Singh Nahar, Chairman, Bihar State Committee of Bhagwan Mahavir 2500th Nirvana Mahotsav gave a warm welcome to all the participants and outlined the importance of the ensuing Celebrations. He rightly said that the present Seminar is a prelude to these celebrations and is meant to give a good start but the work as an impetus also.
Prof. Vivekananda Mukherjee of the Cuttack University, Orissa read his paper on JAINISM AND UPANISHADS. He said that we must propagate the humanitarian outlook of Jainism amongst non-Jains and the world at large should know more and more of the fundamentals of this religion and philosophy. In his opinion Jainism is a versatile religion has. ing a most practical and humanly benefiical philosophy to be practised. Jainism disciplines life in its full sense and it wa follow the principles of Jainism, much of the present evil would not be there. He underlined the common appro.ch and affinity between Jainism and Upanishads. Citing profusaly and abundantly from scriptures, Prof. Mukherjee said that the thought and content of the Upanishads as run parallel to Jainisin
