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Foreword
It is a great privilege and honour that I am invited to write a foreword on the Report of World Conference of All Regligions.
After the end of the 2nd World War, all the world seems to have changed and revolutionised. Fear is predominent in the minds of men and man in his turn is struggling to find Peace. This could be seen in the eternal strife and want of confidence among different countries and nations of this world.
Muni Shri Sushil Kumarji "Bhasker" a profoundly learned Jain Saint, a keen scholar of many religions, originated the idea that all Religions have many principles in common. Inspite of this common principle the spirit of intolerence prevails among the masses. He suggested to convene the Conference of All Religions at Bombay with a veiw to find out the common Platform for All Religions to make combined efforts for WorldPeace, Brotherhood, Truth and Non-Violence.
Muni Shri Sushil Kumar ji then asked me to undertake this great task. In obedience to his wishes, I contacted the Religious Leaders of many Religions and received great encouraging support from them. I requested Shri Morarjibhai, the then Chief Minister of Bombay, to inaugurate the session. He gave me his enthusiastic support and accepted my invitation for opening the session.
The Conference held its session on 6th and 7th days of November, 1954.
Shri Morarjibhai Desai inaugurated the Conference. In his learned inaugural address, he appreciated this Conference and gave great inspiration, valuable advice and guidance.
Prominent leaders of all religions attended the Conference and made learned speeches and gave valuable suggestions. They all agreed that there was a great scope of Universal Brotherhood and Peace on common foundation,
The Bombay Conference carried out five resolutions and laid the foundation for future activities. The foundation-stone of Universal Brotherhood was thus laid in Bombay Conference. Emboldened by the support
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Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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