JOURNAL ARTICLE

Karnataka: Vice President highlights Shravanabelagola's 2,000-year Jain heritage.

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Abstract

The article focuses on the Vice President's attendance at the Commemoration of Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, where he praised the government's efforts in granting Classical Language status to Prakrit and launching the Gyan Bharatham Mission for manuscript preservation. During his visit, he emphasized the historical connection between Tamil Nadu and Jainism, celebrated the centenary of Acharya Ji’s visit in 1925, and unveiled a statue of Acharya Shri Shantisagar Maharaj Ji. The Vice President highlighted the teachings of Acharya Ji, particularly the principles of Ahimsa, Aparigraha, and Anekantavada, and reflected on the significance of Shravanabelagola as a long-standing center of Jain faith. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:India Together. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189218016
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