Mahavira Swami Nirvana Day 9 November:
Ancient Ahimsa Offers Answer to Climate Crisis, Animal Cruelty and Social Conflict.
NEW DELHI, Nov. 9 ,2026 — On the occasion of the 2553rd Nirvana Kalyanak of Bhagwan Mahavira, spiritual leaders, international advocates and grassroots workers joined a Global Webinar organised by Uday Manna Founder Ram Janaki Sansthan – Positive Broadcasting House as its 697th National Dialogue under Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal Mahotsav. Program was organised in association with Indian Vegetarians and Vegans Society, London UK on "Vegetarianism as the "Ahimsa Diet, "Live and Let Live".
The dialogue linked Mahavira’s principles of Ahimsa, Aparigraha and Jeev Daya to today’s climate emergency, animal cruelty and social inequality.
Acharya Vivek Muni said Mahavira recognised 84 lakh life forms as interconnected. Violence against any form of life disturbs ecological balance, leading to rising temperatures, melting glaciers, wildfires and pandemics. He said Anekantavada and co-existence are the only alternative to conflict and self-destruction.
From London, Nitin Mehta, MBE, Founder Indian Vegetarians and Vegans Society, said vegetarianism and veganism are growing rapidly in Europe due to health and environmental awareness. He defined Ahimsa as active protection of the vulnerable, and administered a pledge to give up meat, fish and eggs.
Dr. Manindra Jain, Jain International Organization, announced a research initiative to bring 500 practical life answers from the 60,000 questions asked by Gautam Gandhar to Mahavira into a modern mental health framework. He also confirmed work on a nationwide network of 118 bovine hospitals, with the third hospital under construction in Jhansi. Land has been secured in Rishikesh, Imphal and Hoshiarpur.
Grassroots work showcased Jeev Daya in action:
• Manoj Jain, Jeev Daya Sansthan, Baghpat: 45,000 sq. yard goat sanctuary housing nearly 900 rescued animals, bird ambulance, 45-storey bird shelter for 10,000 birds, home for destitute persons, and monthly release of 50,000-60,000 live fish. • Vijay Kumar Seth, Pashu Seva Samiti, Sitapur: Gau Kripa Rasoi completes 1,303 days of subsidised meals for public and free food for disabled, elderly, psychiatric patients and stray animals. • Delhi rescuers: Feeders highlighted harassment in stray feeding and winter protection through insulated gunny-sack beds, now being supplied across India.
Concluding the session, Uday Kumar Manna, Founder, Positive Media, reaffirmed commitment to documenting constructive grassroots movements. A 200-page historical compilation will be circulated in 15 nations ahead of diaspora and Republic Day programmes in Delhi NCR and 15th Global Festival of Journalism at Marwah Studios, Noida in January-February 2027.
Ahimsa is not silence. It is protection, compassion and responsible living.
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