
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 28, marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of the spiritual leader Jain Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj. On a favorable occasion he published commemorative postage stamps and coins.
During its 100th anniversary of the PM Modi celebration, the public approached and said, “I am at the events of Jains, in the middle of believers of nonviolence. I finished only half of my sentence but you finished it.”
When I was awarded the title “Dharma Chakravarti,” PM Modi said, “On this occasion you honored me with the title” Dharma Chakravarti “. I do not consider myself suitable.
PM Modi emphasized the importance of this special day and said, “This day is also strange, because June 28, 1987 Achary Vidyanand Muniraj received the title” Acharya “. It wasn’t just an honor, but it was also “pavatra Dhaara” linking the culture of Jain with ideas, delay and compassion. “
The ceremony takes place in Vigian Bhawan in Nový Delhi, where a number of remarkable data are present, including the Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Rashtrasant Paamparacharacharya Shri 108 Pragyasagar Ji Muniraj. The Ministry of Culture of the Union and Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, Dilli, organized a big event.
An exhibition entitled “Life and Reference Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj” is exhibited, which represents paintings and murals depicting the life of a spiritual leader.
These celebrations mean a formal opening of year -round national honors, which will culminate in April 22, 2026. To wait for the honored spiritual leader Jain and the social reformer, a number of cultural, literary, educational and spiritual events will be organized across the country.
According to PIB press releases of 27 June Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj created more than 50 works about Jain’s philosophy and ethics. In addition to working for promotion of education, especially in prakrite, philosophy of Jain and classical languages, he played an auxiliary role in the restoration and revival of the ancient temples of Jaina throughout India.
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