The entry hall of the new Jain Center of Metropolitan Chicago contains a bronze image and plaque honouring Virchand Raghavji Gandhi. The Indian Postal Department honoured him by issuing a postal stamp with his image. A drama based on his life, Gandhi Before Gandhi, completed 200 shows throughout the world. So, who was Virchand Raghavji Gandhi and why he is so special and honoured?
“Forgiveness is the key to open the door leading to salvation– freedom from being controlled by the past, freedom from the emotional ties to the offender, freedom from the continual inner conflicts of hate and bitterness, freedom to realize your true potential and enjoy the fullness of life” - From Jain Society of Greater Detroit.
Human well being is closely linked to the health of the environment. Earth is a home to numerous different living species which all are dependent on the environment for air, water, food and other needs.