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Ahimsa Research Institute-Perface
governed by the principles of Ahimsa and these alone can ensure peace in the universe. Shri Vinoba ji, the devoted disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, has dedicated himself heart and soul to rescue, with the help of Ahimsa, the bleeding humanity.
In the words of Late Kishorila! Mushruwała, we had so far been trying to inclucate the doctrines of Ahimsa in the personal life of Individuals, but now its need is being felt, all the more, for injecting them in the life of the society. An Individual with all his best Intentions towards Ahimsa may, owing to his inherent weakness, take to Himsa, nay, he often does so, but a society that has rooted itself in Ahimsa can easily win over this weakness. The strength that springs from social organisation, saves both man and society from falling away from its ideals. On the occasion of the World Conference of Religions, the decision to set up "Ahimsa Research Institute" originated from this very idea. The resolution on this subject had the support of all the representatives from different countries of the world. The President, Vice-President and the Prime Minister of India and other leaders were kind enough to extend their patronage to this noble cause. ?
Mahatma Gandhi, in the Delong Conference of the Gandhi Seva Sangh In 1930 was quite anxious to give a practical shape to the scheme of Ahimsa Sangh; but It could not mature. It is just possible that this World Society for Ahimsa that has now been set up, may be able to spread the ideal of Ahimsa choughout the world and help in securing world peace.
I wish the Ahimsa Sangh a great success. I hope that every member of this society shall have a living faith in the principles of Ahimsa and every one will try to serve the cause with all his heart, mind and soul.
(Muni Sushil Kumar)
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Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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