President Obama, US refers to Lord Mahavira and the Tirthankaras in a video that you can watch here:
American President Obama's Diwali Message states:-
"On behalf of the American people ...In Jainism the occasion celebratess the Nirvana of Lord Mahavira, one of a long line of spiritual leaders known for achieving enlightenment by freeing themselves of base human impulses and emotions. ..."
American President Obama's Diwali Message states:-
"On behalf of the American people ...In Jainism the occasion celebratess the Nirvana of Lord Mahavira, one of a long line of spiritual leaders known for achieving enlightenment by freeing themselves of base human impulses and emotions. ..."
Incidentally in the video at :-
http://www.whitehouse.gov/video/The-Pre
Obama refers to Jainism at about 12 minutes and 45 seconds.
Never has an American President spoken so accurately about Jain and Jainism.
I am thankful to Suraj Nowlakha for information.
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