Book Title: Shatrunjaya Dispute
Author(s): Makanji J Mehta
Publisher: Jain Shwetambar Conference Mumbai

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________________ no one has a right to dissipate. The real remedy lies with the Jains themselves. They have already declared Hartal by way of protest, and resolved to suspend their pilgrimage to the Hill. Of course this remedy may seem like the policy of cutting off one's own nose to spite one's own face; but there are circumstances in which the assertion of self-respect demands some sacrifice; and we do not think the Jain will lose an iota of their just rights by suspending their annual pilgrimage to Palitana pending a satisfactory solution of this dispute. "Satyagraha" as a weapon has infinite possibilities, which such an eminently peaceful community as the Jains cannot but exploit to the utmost. We trust they will not listen to cowardly counsels of interested parties, and will not waste their time and energy and money in meaningless protraction of a struggle, the true remedy for which lies in their own hands. JAINS IN CONFERENCE. ("Bombay Chronicle” 2nd August, 1926.) The Jains of India have been holding a Conference during the week-end to protest against the atrocious order of Mr. Watson regai

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