Save Shri Samed Shikarji! – The Sacred Pilgrimage of Jain.

Abstract

Jainism is a religion existing since time immemorial. Jains constitute less than one per cent of India’s population but contribute the maximum to personal taxes. Jains have contributed immensely to the growth of India since ancient times. Jains are a minority community. However, they never ask but share their resources and wealth for the welfare of the nation as a whole. Jains constitute the richest community with a strong belief in the doctrine given by Lord Mahavira – Jiyo aur Jeene do (Live and Let Live). History talks of the practice of non-violence preached and lived by Jains. Even during the bloodshed of the 1947 partition, Jains were not harmed by the Muslim community. The Muslim community said that the Jains have never encroached upon our property etc. Hence, we will let them live in peace even when the two nations were experiencing bloodbath at every nook and corner. This is not all, Jains are known to be philanthropists, the most successful business community, and connoisseurs of art and culture.