Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha
| Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha | |
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| Formation | April 3, 1899 |
| Type | Jain religious organization |
| Purpose/focus | Religious, Political, Non Profit |
| Headquarters | Kolhapur, Maharashtra  India |
| Region served | India |
| Official languages | Marathi, Kannada |
| President | Raosaheb A. Patil |
| Key people | Various Jains |
| Main organ | Pragati Ani Jinvijay |
| Affiliations | Various Jain organizations |
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Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha (DBJS), also known as the South Indian Jain Association, is a religious and social service organization of the Jains in India. The organization is headquartered at Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.[1] The association is credited with being one of the first Jain associations to start reform movements among the Jains in modern India.[2][3] The organization mainly seeks to represent the interests of the native Jains of Maharashtra (Marathi Jains), Karnataka (Kannada Jains) and Goa.
History
The organization was founded in 1899.[4][5] It was originally found to represent the Jains of the southern Maratha Country of the Bombay Presidency, including Kolhapur State, Belgaum and Sangli.[6] The organization was established for the socio-economic and educational betterment of the Jain community.[7] It has been credited for fostering a stronger sense of Jain identity and for ushering in social reforms in the Jain community.[8] The association sought to invest authority in lay persons rather than in ascetics, this resulted in mobilization of the community to build schools and improve education.[9]
The current president of the organization is Raosaheb A. Patil.[10][11]
Community service
The organization has been involved in securing the status of an independent and minority religion for Jainism in India.[4][12]
The organization funds various educational institutions.[13][14] They also offer scholarships to meritorious Jain students from South India.[15]
They also honor distinguished people from the Jain community annually.[11] The Karmveer Bhaurao Patil Samaj Seva Puraskar awards are given annually to notable personalities.[16] There are also awards presented for excellence in journalism.[17]
Publications
Pragati Ani Jinvijay is published by the organization as its main organ.[18] It was first published in 1902.[19] The magazine is published in Marathi and Dr. Subhash Chandra Akkole was its past editor.[20] It is published monthly from Kolhapur.[21] The noted Marathi author, Veeranuyayi Appa Bhau Magdum was a contributor to this magazine.[22]
References
- ^ People of India: Maharashtra - Kumar Suresh Singh - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ The Assembly of Listeners: Jains in Society - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ A World Religions Reader - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ a b "on www.jainsamaj.org ( Jainism, Ahimsa News, Religion, Non-Violence, Culture, Vegetarianism, Meditation, India. )". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "on www.jainsamaj.org ( Jainism, Ahimsa News, Religion, Non-Violence, Culture, Vegetarianism, Meditation, India. )". Jainsamaj.org. 1915-01-29. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ Historical Dictionary of Jainism - Kristi L. Wiley - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ Visibilising Women: Facets of History Through a Gender Lens - Kirit K. Shah, Radhika Seshan - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/312981?uid=3739808&uid=2&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21101594810433
- ^ The Jains - Paul Dundas - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "NATIONAL / KARNATAKA : Call to make banking services inclusive". The Hindu. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ a b Chavan, Mahavir S. (2010-11-25). "Jain News: Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha to Honour Achievers". Jainsamachar.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ The Milli Gazette, OPI, Pharos Media. "Jains reject Gujarat move to classify them as "Hindus"". Milligazette.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "Latthe Education Society’s Acharya Deshbhushan Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital". Lesayurvediccollege.com. 1951-06-13. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College, Sangli". Kwcsangli.in. 1951-06-13. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ TNN Jan 30, 2002, 10.05pm IST (2002-01-30). "Scholarships for Jain students - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "Jainism Ahimsa News Religious Non-Violence Celebrities Literature Philosophy Matrimonial Institutions". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ Chavan, Mahavir S. (2009-11-09). "Jain News: First V R Kothari Journalism Award Goes to Kumar Ketkar". Jainsamachar.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ Jaina Community - Vilas Sanghavi - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ pragati ani jinvijay (2010-07-23). "Pragati Ani Jinvijay". Pragatianijinvijay.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ Chavan, Mahavir S. (2011-01-19). "Jain News: Dr. Subhash Chandra Akkole Passes Away". Jainsamachar.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "on www.jainsamaj.org ( Jainism, Ahimsa News, Religion, Non-Violence, Culture, Vegetarianism, Meditation, India. )". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ Chavan, Mahavir S. (2008-03-26). "वीरानुयायी आ. भा. मगदूम: वीरानुयायी आ. भा. मगदूम". Veeranuyayi.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
Further reading
- Carrithers, Michael, Concretely Imagining the Southern Digambar Jain Community, 1899-1920 (Modern Asian Studies 1996, University of Durban).
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