Mahavir Jayanti celebration at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh house
New Delhi, 5th April, 2012: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said that Global threat of terrorism and nuclear power faced by us can be solved by following Lord Mahavir philosophy of Peace and Non-Violence. Prime Minister was addressing the gathering on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti Celebration in the auspicious presence of founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti the renowned Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni at his residence 7, Race Course Road , New Delhi . He said that Lord Mahavir gave the message of Unity in Diversity. Following his teachings our country has the sacred culture of tolerance and non-violence, giving due respect to diversity and multiplicity is part of our culture and civilization. We have to strongly maintain this heritage. I am delighted to say that Acharya Lokesh, keeping this culture alive has played an important role in solving tension between different communities many times. For his remarkable contribution Government of India honored him with ‘National Communal Harmony Award 2010’. Followers of his teachings Jain Community is a very peace loving community, Jain Community has played an important role in development of nation and society. Prime Minister further said that Lord Mahavir has associated religion with spirituality. I believe […]
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