Framed poster - Acharya Vijayanand Suri - Jain Monk - Janism - India

Acharya Vijayanand Suri (1837–1896), also known as Atmaramji of Gujranwala,
was the first Swetambar Murtipujaka Jain monk in modern times to receive the title of Acharya

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Acharya Vijayanand
Suri - Jain Monk - Janism

He convinced to open Jain Bhandaras
(libraries) with Jain literature kept closed
for people since years and had texts
copied and examined by scholars.
He brought these literature to
light and instilled sense
of identity among Jains.

World Parliament of Religions at Chicago:
In 1893, he was invited to
participate in the first ever World
Parliament of Religions at Chicago
and since Jain monks do not travel
overseas he sent Virchand Gandhi
to United States to participate in the
World Parliament of Religions.

Virchand Gandhi:
He won silver medal in 1893 at Chicago
and was covered by many USA periodicals.
He wrote a book for the occasion entitled
The Chicago-Prashnottar or Questions and
Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of
Religions Held at Chicago USA in 1893.

He was instrumental in reviving the
tradition of fully initiated monks (Samvegi sadhu).
He also convinced many
Sthankvasis in the Punjab to join the
Murtipujaka tradition.

About 15000 people converted
to Jainism due to his efforts.

He also encouraged the construction
and renovation of Jain temples.
He had helped orientalist Rudolf
Hoernlé in his studies on Jainism

Ref:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayanandsuri (and images)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virchand_Gandhi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_the_World%27s_Religions