Tribute to 19th Century Indian Legend Shri Virchandji Raghavji Gandhi

Author(s): JAINA VRG Committee
Publisher: JAINA VRG Committee

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7. JAINA & I.O.J.: Institute of Jainology jointly had extensive collections of VRG material exhibited at the POWR event in 1993.
8. Several Jain Centers/Organizations in North America and India for their support
9. Arham Spiritual centre Saurashtra Kesri Pran Guru Jain Philosophical & literary research centre, Ghatkopar & Mumbai.
10. WJC
B. ACHARYAS
SADHUS and SADHVIS:
Acharyashri Vijayanandsuri aka Atmaramji deputed VRG to Parliament on his behalf.
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Acharyashri Vijayvallabhsuriji, Founder of Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya founded in 1916.
• Sadhvi Shilavatishriji (Guru of Mrigavatishriji) guided-blessed to publish VRG Books i.e. 2nd Edition of "SELECTED SPEECHES OF Shri V.R. Gandhi and Herbert Warren's Jainism .
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Sadhvi Mahattara Mrigavatishriji, Shri Punyavijayji and Acharya Vijay Samudrasuriji blessed to publish of "Selected Speeches of Shri V.R. Gandhi 2nd Ed. and Herbert Warren's Jainism book.
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Acharya Vijay Samudrasuriji blessed the birth centenary celebration in 1964 hosted by Chitrabhanuji.
Acharya Vijayindradinsurishwarji blessed to publish Herbert Warren's Jainism and wrote article in 'Dharmadhara' about VRG.
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• Swami Vivekanand, who praised VRG's work in U.S.A. C. DIGNITARIES WHO GAVE WARM WELCOME FAREWELLWELL WISHES TO VRG FOR HIS VISITS TO THE WEST:
Sheth Maganlal Dalpatram Great support to Mr. Virchand Gandhi. He was born in Ahmedabad in 1901 AD in Visa Oswal Samaj. Though not much educated with his efficiency and hard work, he earned name and fame. He had very close relations with Acharya Shri Aatmaramji Maharaj. When Jain Sangh of Mumbai opposed to send Mr Virchand Gandhi to the Parliament of Religions, Sheth Maganlal put all his efforts and tried his best to convince the Sangh. Though he was not capable to afford the expense of Mr Virchand Gandhi's tour, he fulfilled the wishes of Shri Aatmaramji and sent Shri Virhand Gandhi to the Parliament. On return of Mr. Virchand Gandhi, when the Jain Samaj decided
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