Siddhachalam NJ 1993 06 Acharya Sushil Kumarji

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

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GURUJI'S TRIPS TO INDIA
by: GAUTAM OSWAL
NEW DELHI, INDIA Guruji's trips to India from mid December of 1991 through mid May of 1992 and November 1992 through April 1993 was full of extensive travelling throughout the countryside, despite his poor health.
Guruji is a living example of divine will, inner strength and spiritual power who has dedicated his life to non-violence. It is this lifelong devotion that inspires him to continue working unceasingly, despite all of his physical ailments.
Guruji's trip began with a long journey through Bombay, Valsad, Shankheshwar, Surat, Bawali, etc. This trip enabled Guruji to speak at numerous meetings about the Jain religion, non-violence, the Namokar Mantram, Arhum Yoga, meditation and Hindu culture.
On the 16th of February, Guruji visited Indore and Ratlam at the invitation of Shri Yogendra Sagarji Maharaj for the opening of the first Asian Ahimsa Surya Stham.' Speaking on this occasion, Guruji said that the 'Ahimsa Surya Stham' shall radiate the light of Ahimsa and truth in
the world. If the Ahimsa Surya keeps on glowing, the world shall also sparkle and if Ahimsa Surya drowns, the world shall also drown. This symbol of Ahimsa the Ahimsa Surya Stham' should also be established in Moscow, Washington and Delhi. The future of the world is Ahimsa and vegetarianism. It is difficult to imagine this world without Ahimsa, and fortunately the whole world is now beginning to embrace its principles and realize its importance.
Accompanied by Shri Jin Chandraji Maharaj and Sh. Dinesh Muniji, Guruji reached Patna on the 15th of March. Patna Jain Sangh had organized a function and Guruji spoke of the many Jain teeraths between Kashi and Calcutta. Buddhists and other teeraths also exist there.
Tirthankar Lord Mahavir walked through (Vihar) this state which gave it the name of Bihar. In older days Bihar and Magadh were two states in the center of India where 'Shramans' used to walk and preach continuously. Guruji also addressed a Press Conference in Patna in which the reporters were keen to know about Guruji's efforts in solving the vexed Punjab problem. Why did Guruji permit himself to travel by vehicle? What have been the results of Guruji's stay abroad? Guruji replied briefly to all the questions and said that if political interference would stop in Punjab, peace can be restored. In fact, the world is eager to accept the establishment of a non-violent society. In these
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Prime Minister Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao greeting Guruji and Mother Teresa at the National Integration Award Ceremony in New Delhi
Crusader for Peace and Non-Violence
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