Vice President meets Acharya Lokesh &Jain Delegation on Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti
World Welfare possible through Non Violence- Vice President of India
Global problems can be solved through Bhagwan Mahavir Philosophy – Acharya Lokesh
New Delhi, April 16, 2019: On the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti Vice President of India honourable Shri Venkaiah Naidu meet Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni with Jain delegation at his residence. Greeting the Jain delegation on Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti Vice President said that Bhagwan Mahavir Philosophy is more relevant and contemporary in present times then in the past. He said that world welfare is possible by adapting the principles of nonviolence. Acharya Lokesh presented Bhagwan Mahavir picture to honourable Vice President on the occasion.
Vice President said that nonviolent and peaceful Jain community has immense contribution in nation building. Presently there is a need for world community to adapt Jain philosophy. He said that Acharya Lokesh is doing appreciable work by spreading Bhagwan Mahavir Philosophy in the world. He is not only spreading Jain religion but Indian Philosophy in the world.
Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni talking about Jain Philosophy said that presently world is faced by three major problems Global Warming and Climate Change, Violence and Terrorism, Inequality and poverty. Solution to all the three is present in Bhagwan Mahavir Philosophy.
Acharya Lokesh said that the entire world is faced with the problem of violence and terrorism, but violence and terrorism cannot solve any problem. Violence gives rise to counter violence, Bhagwan Mahavir philosophy of non violence and non possession can solve these problems. We are worried about global warming and climate change. Bhawan Mahavir said that we should not use water, vegetation, minerals limitlessly. Bhagwan Mahavir talks about ‘controlled and sacrificial’ life which is very useful for environment protection. Bhagwan Mahavir talks about Trusteeship which can solve the problem of inequality and poverty. He said that less resources and excess availability both are harmful. Concentration of money in few hands is the reason behind intolerance.
Chairman of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation USA Shri Anil Monga, Senior leaders of Jain religion Shri Subash Oswal, Shri Manoj Jain, Shri Lalit Garg, Shri Sukhi Chahal from USA, Shri Amrindra Dhiman were present as part of delegation.
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Vice President meets Acharya Lokesh &Jain Delegation on Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti