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Friday, September 24, 2004

Posted 11:33 AM by Anurag

JAINA Shri V.R. Gandhi scholarship

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Jai Jinendra

1.JAINA Shri V.R. Gandhi Scholarship

Objective: To promote and encourage studies in Jainism and thereby to spread Lord Mahavir’s message of universal love, brotherhood and nonviolence, a lifetime goal of Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi , to honor him and to commemorate his historical visit to the West in 1893, JAINA had established this scholarship in Fall, 1997. (Jain Digest Winter Edition 1997 pa.20.) This scholarship is being awarded to bright and needy students studying Jainism and/or pursuing doctorate and/or research studies in fields like Jain philosophy, Jain literature, Jain scriptures, Jain temple architectures at recognized Universities and Institutions.

To help Jain Sadhus/Sadhavis in their studies at accredited institutions by giving the cost of their books, tuition fees and misc. expenses.

Research studies in work of VRG’s unpublished literature

“Strangers In This Land” by E. Allen Richardson, Jain Digest Summer 2001 (Vol.18, No.2) issue and JAINA web site gives more descriptive details. Brochure and scholarship application forms are available on this JAINA web site.

It was a matter of great pleasure that the award of this scholarship was started in year 2001,VRG's death centenary year and 2600th birth year of Bhagvan Mahavir. Nonrefundable 16 scholarships up to Rs. 15,000 were awarded so far to the students studying Jainism. As planned after publication of Gujarati edition in 2001 at the time of Chicago convention in 2001, we had published English version book titled "GLIMPSES OF JAINISM AND BIOGRAPHY OF FORGOTTEN HERO: SHRI VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI". 1,000 books were distributed free at wellset (with pictures, banner, etc.) convention 2003 JAINA VRG booth after due releasing ceremony at the hands of Guruji Shri Chitrabhanuji in convention opening ceremony.

What ever we have achieved is due to the support given by our member centers, JAINA Exc. Committee and Jain Community as a whole.If you have any question, kindly contact us.
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