The Jaina Gazette

"The Will To Peace" Mrs. Rhys Davids

By Adhir Chakravarti

The article contrasts India's spiritual heritage with Western materialism, emphasizing India's historical prioritization of ethical and spiritual values over worldly power. It cites examples like the…

A belief in Religion is a necessary ingredient for the uplift of humanity

By Joyce Siraj-ud-din

A belief in religion is presented as essential for humanity's uplift, structured around three key arguments. First, religion is defined as dependence on a higher power beyond individual limitations,…

A Great Life

“A Great Life” is a richly detailed biographical essay on Shet Premchand Roychand, a Shvetambar Jain merchant whose career left a lasting mark on nineteenth-century Bombay. The author begins by…

A Lecture On Ahimsa

By C. S. Mallinath

**Summary of "A Lecture on Ahimsa"** C.S. Mallinath, a prominent Jaina scholar and Secretary of the All-India Humanitarian League, delivered a lecture on *Ahimsa* (Non-Violence) in Bangalore in 1930.…

A Misleading Combination of Statistics

By Hirachand Nemchand

In “A Misleading Combination of Statistics” Hirachand Nemchand critiques the way British-Indian Jail Administration Reports combine Jain and Buddhist communities when reporting the number of…

A Moslem Jain

The article discusses several topics related to Jainism and historical context. It begins with a reflection on a fossilized human skull discovered in India, estimated to be around 25,000 years old,…

A Parable

By T. L. Vaswani

The parable narrates a story of the Pandava brothers in exile, who, unable to return to Hastinapur for thirteen years, face a critical moment of thirst. Yudhishtra sends his youngest brother, Nakula,…

A Problem In Jain Biology

By Gopal Rai Jain

The article "A Problem in Jain Biology" challenges traditional Jain biological theories regarding reproduction in lower creatures (beings with fewer than five senses). Jain metaphysics asserts that…

A Promising English School

A Promising English School describes Loughborough’s progressive board school, emphasizing innovative teaching methods and infrastructure. The school prioritizes varied class schedules tailored to…

A Query On Bhavya And Abhavya.

By L. A. Phaltane

The query addresses the Jain concepts of *bhavya* (liberable) and *abhavya* (non-liberable) souls, questioning their compatibility with core Jain principles. The author notes that Jainism…

A Song of Devotion

"A Song of Devotion" is a devotional poem praising Mahavira, emphasizing liberation from earthly attachments and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. The text begins with an address from Alexander…

A Word on the Killing of Wild Animals

By Muniraj Shree Vidyavijaya

The text critiques the unjustified killing of wild animals, using historical and philosophical arguments. It recounts an Indian king who ordered the mass killing of dogs in his town, despite…

Address To Brahmachari Sital Prasadji

The address, presented by the Jain Graduates Association of Rohtak to Brahmachari Sital Prasadji on 11 January 1928, expresses gratitude for his presence during the rainy season and the religious and…

An After Life

By H. Warren

H. Warren's *An After Life* critiques Herbert Spencer's conclusion in *Facts and Comments* (1902) that consciousness ceases at death, leaving no knowledge of prior existence. Warren argues that while…

An Appeal

C.S. Mallinath, Managing Editor of the Jaina Gazette, issued an appeal for contributions to a special Silver Jubilee edition commemorating the publication’s 25th anniversary. The request was…

An Appeal

By J. S. Meston

An Appeal from J. S. Meston, Lieutenant-Governor of the United Provinces, urges residents to support the Imperial Indian Relief Fund, established to assist those affected by the direct or indirect…

An Appeal for a Jain Dharamsala in Simla

The appeal highlights the urgent need for a Jain Dharamsala in Simla, India’s summer capital, where orthodox Jains and Hindus face significant difficulties finding suitable accommodation. While…

AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

The Industrial School in Ikkadu, Tamil Nadu, operates under the Wesleyan Mission, serving 120 individuals from diverse communities—Brahmins, Muslims, Christians, and Adi-Dravidas—fostering communal…

An interesting point of law

By A. P. Jindal

Sardar Sant Singh raises a legal argument concerning the Sikh Kirpan Morcha in Lahore, asserting the Sikhs' right to carry kirpans under the Arms Act, which exempts them from legal restrictions. He…

An Interpretation Of Jain Ethics

**Summary:** Dr. Charlotte Krause’s lecture explores Jain ethics, contrasting medieval Europe’s religion-centric life with modern India’s similar framework, where religion underpins all activities.…