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Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra
www.kobatirth.org
Acharya Shri Kailassagarsun Gyanmandir
Jainism from the point of view of foreign dignitaries
I admire the principles of Jain religion. If there is life after death. I woda like to be born in a Jain family.
- George Bernard Shaw
As a curious student, I began taking keen interest in Indian religions. I bear the voice of my conscience telling me that of all the religions, the one shown by Shri Mahavirswami is the best. I had heard that Jain religions is a religion which alone is capable of alleviating the suffering of all living beings. My belief in it became stronger and I arrived in India to study Jain philosophy. I was convinced that Mahavirswami's religion was not merely confined to scriptures or to its principles, but it manifested itself in its rituals and thought and action too. It shows the right path to those who seek mental peace and satisfaction. The essence of Jain religion is to cause minimum of suffering to others and to think of others' welfare to the maximum possible extent. I believe that the chief article of faith of this religions is to give up personal comforts and happiness and to think of others and this in itself is the hallmark of its superiority over other religions. This is what made me embrace Jain religion.
- Ms. Charlotte Krauseaka (Subhadra Devi)
A Gernan devotee
The salient feature of Bhagwan Mahavira's preaching has been its emphasis on non-violence than any other religion. In the ancient history of the religion, non-violence was not only taught or explained but was practised.
– Prof. M. Vietbidge
(Chekoslovakia)
The suffering and helpless people of the world cried out for redemption and in response Bhagwan Mahavir showed the right path. It is difficult for those aspiring for peace and harmony in the world not to get attracted to the principles laid down by Bhagwan Mahavira.
- Dr. Walter Shubbing (Germany)
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