Ramarani Jain Shodha Samsthana (R) Trust, Jain Kashi, Moodbidri 574227, Karnataka State, India.

Ramarani Jain Shodha Samsthana (R) Trust,

Jain Kashi, Moodbidri 574227,

Karnataka State, India.91-8258-325105

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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.