Ramarani Jain Shodha Samsthana (R) Trust,
Jain Kashi, Moodbidri 574227,
Karnataka State, India.91-8258-325105
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jainkashi@yahoo.com/jainkashi@hotmail.com
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Precious ancient manuscripts on subjects
like science, religion, architecture, heritage, culture, literature, mathematics,
astrology, physics and philosophy are safely maintained at Ramarani Jain Shodha
Samsthana (R) Trust, Jain Kashi, Moodbidri. It is under the safe custody of Sri
Jain Mutt and under the holy guidance of Bharat Bhushan Swastisri Bhattaraka
Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Swamiji, the present pontiff of Sri Jain Mutt,
Moodbidri.
Acharya Sri Vidyananda Muni Maharaja and
Swargiya H. H. Swastisri Jnanayogi Swastisri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi
Panditacharyavarya Swamiji inspired the late Sahu Sri Shantiprasad Jain to
build this Centre. He generously built the premises besides Sri Jain Mutt and
donated it for research work to be taken. Lot of palm leaf manuscripts and old
books related to Indian culture, religion and literature are preserved here. Sri Shantiprasad Jain intended to research the
palm leaf scripts which are in Prakrit, Sanskrit, Hindi and Kannada and get them
published in book form.
Thousands of people who visit Moodbidri
go through this research Centre and showed interest to develop the Institute.
At present, more than 1500 manuscripts are preserved in safe custody, subject-wise
and in alphabetical order.
His Holiness Parama Poojya Bharat
Bhooshan Swastisri Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji is
particular on research and documentation of these palm leaf manuscripts. His
interest is to publish these scripts, thus publicizing the wealthy knowledge of
old scripts to the world. Yearly more than 50 seminars are being organized. A team
of scholars hold discussions, debates, workshops on various subjects regarding the
scripts.
Suggestions regarding the development of
this Center will be widely appreciated.
The aim of this research institute is to
study, research and publish the old palm leaf and other manuscripts. Younger
generation should get involved in this process.
Holding conferences, seminars,
discussions and live demonstration lectures by scholars regarding the scripts are
to be held to get all involved in learning history, theme and theory of the
subjects. Publishing books in various languages, recording all the scripts, microfilming
and digitalization of the scripts to restore them with modern techniques are
the priorities. Vivekabhyudaya—a Kannada Monthly is the mouthpiece of this
research centre.
Open to all—exhibition cum museum hall
and well furnished reading room with all basic amenities are to be constructed.
The present premises of 500 sq. ft. are to be expanded for future permanent
projects.
We are particular about
heritage model research units to be constructed in 3 places. The cost of these
heritage model research centres may be approximately Rs. 150 lacs.
Already a building with all amenities
donated by late Sahu Sri Shantiprasad Jain & family is worth more than Rs.
50 lacs. Yearly maintenance and other expenditure incurred by it are approximately
Rs. 8-10 lacs. Other future plans are enclosed in separate annexure.
The research institute is a prime and
prestigious center in the region of South India. Every year more than 2000
students, researchers, philosophers, scholars are being invited here for study.
Free accommodation and food are provided. From now onwards, it is decided to
build other 3 centers, as the present institute as centre stage. model heritage
plans are on the cards.
To preserve the manuscripts,
experts from various universities extended their kind help. A professional
technique team will be appointed shortly to look after this process.
I.
Establishing a heritage model research
centre with open air audio-visual theatre at NALLUR (Cost approximately Rs 50 lacs)
is planned. A Gurukula is also to be opened.
II.
Construction
of Museum and Exhibition Centre, Tribhuvana Tilaka Art Gallery in Moodbidri
measuring 12,000-15,000 sq.ft. Cost Rs 50 lacs.
III.
Other
plans are as follows:
a)
A
primary school, high school, pre-university college and first grade Arts and Science
College is to be opened shortly.
b)
Ayurveda
in-patient/outpatient units with hospital facilities, herbal garden.
c)
Yoga
and meditation centre.
d)
A
folk art tradition culture centre with audio-visual facilities.
Detailed plan and expenditure
are enclosed herewith.
Ramarani Jain Research Centre (R) Trust
and Sri Jain Mutt are proposing a Rs. 150 lacs (approximately) expenditure
plan. This will be dedicated to public for research purpose to promote ideals
of ancient theorems to be followed by younger generations.
It is proposed to receive donations from
donors to meet the expenditure.
It is believed that the Central
Government of India and the State Government of Karnataka may provide financial
assistance. Detailed memorandum is presented in this regard. Yearly account and
balance sheet are scrutinized by chartered accountants and submitted along with memorandum.
This research centre is spreading awareness
among the younger generation to follow the principles of life laid down by
ancient scholars and religious heads. Jains and Non-Jains are interested in
research work. For the better prospects of the Centre new projects are proposed
to be taken up. The centre welcomes the donors and philanthropists to
contribute.
Already 80 G exemption of tax
is provided by the government to this Centre. We have requested the governments
to provide 32 C of Income Tax exemption to this Centre.
Generous donations/contributions
are solicited.