Siddhachalam NJ 1993 06 Acharya Sushil Kumarji

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

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circumstances, it is difficult to meet worldly demands without travelling by vehicle.
Speaking at the School of Swami Hari Narayanandaji, the General Secretary, Bharat Sadhu Samaj, Guruji spoke in the presence of intellectuals, jurists, police officials, doctors etc. about the steps being taken towards solving the problems of the country; the spread of unsectarian Jain religion and philosophy outside India; the strengthening of Hindu culture and the programs of world peace. Moreover, Guruji also spoke at the function organized by the Jain Samaj at Maharana Pratap Bhawan.
On the 16th of March, after prayers and a short talk at the home of Sh. Harinarayan Yadav, Guruji left for Veerayatan, Rajgir. On the way at Bhachtyarpur, Guruji stopped at the school for the handicapped and orphans, which is run by Mr. Tarun, and blessed the children. At Veerayatan, Guruji spoke at length with Upadhaya Amar Muniji Maharaj and Acharya Chandnaji, and left for Calcutta the next day.
On the way, Guruji stopped at Dhanbad on the 17th of March and delivered a religious discourse. Calcutta Jain Sangh warmly received Guruji and he stayed at the Kamani Jain Bhawan. In Calcutta, Guruji lectured at Kachi Bhawan and Yoga Sadhana Kendra. At the Jain Vidyalaya, Guruji was felicitated on the occasion of his 50th Diksha Jayanti in
the presence of well-known thinkers, scholars and eminent citizens of Calcutta. Sh. Jin Chandraji Maharaj spoke about Guruji's work in the West. Guruji also spoke at the meeting organized by Punjabi Bharat Sabha at Ahimsa Bhawan and also at the residence of Anil Tolasaria.
On the invitation of the Jain Sangh of South India, Guruji reached Madras on the 23rd of March, where the members of the International Mahavir Jain Mission and Jain Samaj warmly received Guruji and Sh.Jin Chandraji Maharaj. At the meeting of IMJM Guruji said that the temple to be built at Acharya Sushil Ashram,' Pallavaram should be an expression of art, sculpture and beauty so that people will visit from far and near. A library, hostel, museum and canteen should also be built along with the temple at the ashram.
From Madras, Gurujiwent to Cochin via Trivandrum where he lectured at the Town Hall and proceeded towards Kanyakumari where 50 people were waiting for his darshan en route. At the Vivekananda Centre, Guruji said that Swami Vivekananda was a statesman who uplifted the country's prestige by radiating knowledge. Swamiji wished that the country be strengthened and that its citizens move with the times. Truly Swamiji contributed a great deal towards India's progress.
On the 25th of March Guruji travelled to
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His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji Maharaj