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The eternal mystery of the world is its intelligibility. True religion fastens to this element of intelligibility and creates a system of thought and action which leads to true harmony and bliss. And it is indeed so with Jainism."- Albert Einstein There is nothing wonderful in my saying that Jainism was in existence long before the Vedas were composed.”- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, President, India "Lofty ideas and high ascetic practices are found in Jainism. It is impossible to know the beginning of Jainism."- Major-General Forlong “Jainism is of a very high order. Its important teachings are based upon science. The more the scientific knowledge advances the more that Jain teachings will be proven."- L. P. Tessetori, Italy "The Jain religion has made a deep impression on my heart. Consequently, I have given up drinking and consumption of non-vegetarian food. If there is reincarnation, I would like to be born in a Jain family.”- George Bernard Shaw "The Jains have written great masterpieces only for the benefit of the world."- Dr. Hertel, Germany "The rational basis of Jainism has contributed to the growth of scientific temper and the fight against superstition and blind belif. Rejecting the rigidities of doctrine, Jainism presented a new openness and a new freshness in our approach to matters considered spiritual. This approach has helped in grappling with social, religious and even economnic problems facing mankind. Jainism is part and parcel of the rich tradition of rational intellectual discourse that has flourished in this ancient of India." -Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India:
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