World Religions Conference November 1957

Author(s): Sushil Muni
Publisher: Achal Singh Seth

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Muni Shri Nagraj Ji Lord Mahavir said, -
"Have feeling of friendship towards all creatures.".
The founders of other religions have also expressed the same feeling. Jesus said, -
"Love your neighbour as you love yourself.”
There is the same teaching of love if we turn to Indian Philosophy -
"Your religion for yourself and mine for me.”
Allah does not like discord. In this age of co-existence, humanity has decided that we can live together amicably while professing allegiance to different and divergent ideologies.
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Take, for instance, the fingers of our hand which we generally use in helping ourselves. The five fingers are of five types, each different from the other. But in time of need, If you have to lift something they become instantly united.
To-day religion is in danger. To face the epidemic of materialism the men of religion have to unite and go ahead together. We can fight against materialism only when we are united.
Speech of Muni Shri Trilok Chand ji
I take this opportunity of putting some of my views before you. Though great thinkers from time immemorial have been expressing their great and immortal thoughts, yet today is the day of greatest happiness for us when we have got the great opportunity of listening to great thinkers and religious teachers coming from various countries essembled at one place. It is the greatest pleasure to hear their great thoughts. This has been possible in time, due to Muni Shri Sushil Kumar, whom you all know.
Lord Mahavira has said that all creature are one and so also their qualities and in the same way the source of religion is one. Men of religion In India and the World, as well, have told the same truth, --
"Speak gently and sweetly and keep your body busy in the service of others”.
. We should make the best possible use of the means at our disposal so that we may grow towards perfection. It has been a great :
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