Siddhachalam NJ 1993 06 Acharya Sushil Kumarji

Author(s): Siddhachalam NJ
Publisher: USA International Mahavir Jain Mission Siddhachalam

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Dr. Robert F. Thurman, Dean of Southern Asian Institute at Columbia University with Guruji
In today's world, how many can claim more than five decades of asceticism and self-less service in the name of peace, unity and universal brotherhood? How many individuals devote themselves entirely to the upliftment of all living beings? Guruji has done both and yet his work is far from complete. Our Earth Mother continues to cry in protest ofthe injustices she is forced to endure: animals, birds, trees, forests, oceans and mountains are suffering in the name of industrial greed; and everywhere men, women and children are plagued by hunger, disease, prejudice and oppression. Guruji hears their cries and understands their anguish -- and His Holiness Sushil Kumar Ji Maharaj will not rest in peace until all the world is united in a state of Ahimsa.
In Communion with the Lord
Furthermore, the growing list of spiritual organizations that Guruji has founded include the World Fellowship of Religions (1950) and the Vishwa Ahimsa Sangh (1957). The 2500th celebration of the 24th Trithankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavir, was also convened by Guruji during this time and is a celebration that continues annually in the Jain tradition the world over. He also founded the International Mahavir Jain Mission (1978), the World Jain Congress (1981) and the World Center of Non-Violence. He is the Honorary President of the World Conference of Religions for Peace, the Director of the Temple of Understanding, a Founding Member of the Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders on Human Survival, President of the Punjab Peace and Unity Committee, President of the Ram JanambhoomiBabri Masjid Solution Committee and a Founding Member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
A successful meeting at Columbia University with: Professor G.S. Mann, Mr. Madho P. Jain, Amrendra Muni, Professor John Stratton Hawley / Director of the Southern Asian Institute, Guruji, Barbara Gombach / Asst. Director of the Southern Asian Institute and Dr. Robert F. Thurman, Dean of Southern Asian Institute (from left to right)
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His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji Maharaj
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