Thursday, 28 December 2023

3130) Acharya Sushil Kumar, Jain Spiritualist & Saint, Bharat/India: Bharat/India Post has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) commemorating his life and works: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 26.12.2023:

3130) Acharya Sushil Kumar, Jain Spiritualist & Saint, Bharat/India: Bharat/India Post has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) commemorating his life and works: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 26.12.2023:

Acharya Sushil Kumar was a self-realized master who devoted more than 50 years to promoting non-violence, peace and knowledge of the self. 

Guruji (as he is lovingly called by many of his devotees) was born on June 15.06.1926 in a Brahmin household in Sikhopur, a small foothill village in Haryana, India. 

The village was later named Sushilgarh in his honour. 

As a seven-year-old child, he left his home to live with Shri Chotelalji Maharaj, who later become his religious guru. Shri Roop Chandji Maharaj was spiritual guru of Acharya Sushil Kumar. 

When he was 15 years old he became a Jain Muni (Monk) in Swetamber Sthanakwasi sect. During his academic career he mastered the classical studies of Indian religious and yogic philosophies.

As a Jain monk, he travelled on bare foot, across the length and breadth of India. 

He represented the Sthānakwasi Jain tradition in the making of Saman Suttam, a compilation of Jain principles that was acceptable to all sects of Jainism. He discovered and mastered the secrets of sounds behind the "Namokar Mantra", an auspicious rendering that is central to Jains and wrote a book on the subject, "Song of the Soul". 

He was a poet and an author and wrote more than twenty books on Jainism and knowledge of the self. 

For hundreds of years and as long as historical records are available, Jain monks did not use any mechanical means for travel. 

However, on 17.06.1975, Acharya Sushil Kumar made the decision to travel outside India by aircraft to spread Bhagwan Mahavir’s message of "Ahimsa" ("non-injury/violence") and "Anekantavada" (belief that "no one has a monopoly on truth"). 

He travelled and taught extensively, spreading the message of non-violence and self-awareness. He established many ashrams in India and abroad. 

Guruji founded many spiritual organisations, including the "World Fellowship of Religions" (1957) and the "Vishwa Ahimsa Sangh" (1957). 

He also founded the "International Mahavir Mission" (1977), "Arhat Jain Sangh" (1979), the "World Jain Congress" (1981) and the "World Center of Non-Violence". 

He was the Honorary President of the World Conference of Religions for Peace, the director of the Temple of Understanding, a Founding Member of the Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders on Human Survival, President of the Punjab Peace Unity Committee, President of the Ram Janambhoomi - Babri Masjid Solution Committee and a Founding Member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. 

His primary ashram in North America, "Siddhachalam", located in Blairstown, New Jersey, was established in 1983. 

"Siddhachalam" is regarded as the first "tirtha" ("site of pilgrimage") outside India. 

He was among the founding fathers of American Jainism. 

In 1991, on the occasion of the "Pratishtha" Ceremony of the main temple at Siddhachalam, various felicitation resolutions were passed by the US houses including US House of Representatives, New Jersey General Assembly, Senate of State of New Jersey etc. 

Acharya Sushil Kumar was a master of meditation and the science of sound. 

His teaching system is called "Arhum Yoga". It is an ancient system of the mastery of the inner self through watchfulness and direct perception.

Guruji had a vision of an earth united in the pursuit of ahimsa, peace and brotherhood. 

In 1957, he convened a "World Religions Conference" with more than 1200 representatives from 27 countries and 500,000 people in attendance. 

His work was not limited to creating religious harmony; he also received acclaim for his pioneering work in the fields of animal and environmental protection. 

In 1966, he initiated India’s cow protection movement to signify protection of the weakest.

In 1982, he inspired the leaders of eight nations to submit a memorandum demanding peace through non-violence to the Secretary General of the United Nations. 

In August 1989, he was invited to inaugurate and preside over the "World Hindu Conference" in Britain. 

In the same year, he addressed the "World Conference of Religions for Peace" in Melbourne, Australia, advocating the dire need to protect the animal kingdom and our natural environment,

 In 1990, he was an honoured guest at the Global Conference for Human Survival in Moscow. 

In 1991, he travelled to Iran in an attempt to persuade Saddam Hussein to adopt a peaceful resolution to the Gulf Crisis. 

At the "World Parliament of Religions Conference" at Chicago in 1993, he delivered the keynote address where he emphasized the need to create a charter of Animal Rights for ecological balance, a key to human survival.

In 1982, the "International Mahavira Jain Mission" founded by him became affiliated with the United Nations and the concept of Ahimsa was adopted at the Sacred Earth Gathering as a core principle for protecting all forms of life. 

Acharya Sushil Kumar journeyed around the world and he was sought after by millions for his wisdom, his loving and childlike simplicity, and for his teachings of love and brotherhood. 

He was known to engage in deep meditation for days at a sitting and easily traverse time, space and lives. He attained Samadhi (left his worldly body) on the 22.04.1994 in New Delhi.

The Commemorative Postage Stamp:

This postage stamp commemorates Acharya Sushil Kumar's spiritual life and work for humanity, peace and self-realisation. 

The Postage Stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) commemorates Acharya Sushil Kumar

The First Day Cover (FDC) presents an image of Acharya Sushil Kumar at left. 

At top right is affixed the postage stamp isued on him cancelled with a special cancellation Postmark showing a Jainism symbol in the centre. The date of cancellation is "26.12.2023".

Technical Data:

Date of Stamp issue: 26.12.2023

Stamp Theme: Acharya Sushil Kumar, Jain Spiritualist 

Denomination of Stamp: 500 paise (or Rs.5/-)

No. of Stamps Printed: 421,220

Printing Process: Wet Offset

Printer: Security Printing Press, Hyderabad





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Posts on G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi on this Blog:

1) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Post has issued a Souvenir Sheet (SS) of two stamps of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) each commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 26.07.2023

2) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Government Mint (IGM) Kolkata has released a combo of Rs.100/- and Rs.75/- Quaternary Silver Coin set commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2023

Posts on "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" on this Blog:

1) Did you Know Series (71): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" (Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence: A set of four coins in the denominations of Rs.2, 5, 10 and 20 issued by the India Government Mint, Mumbai

2) Did You Know Series (74): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" ("Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence"): A set of six coins in the denominations of Rs.5, 10 and 20 totalling Rs.75 issued by the India Government Mint, Hyderabad, together with a Special Cover issued by the Hyderabad Postal Circle of India Post

3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Presentation Pack of Indian Postage Stamps prepared by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi comprising of : i) A First Day Cover: ii) the two Stamps of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) and iii) the Information Brochure (IB): Year of Presentation Pack issue: 2023

4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: "Special Edition - 2022-2023": India Government Mint (IGM) Hyderabad has issued two Presentation Packs in Coin Cards in the denominations of Rs.20/-, Rs.10/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.2/- and Re 1/- with the AKAM logo on the Reverse: Year of Presentation Packs issue: 2023

5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023

6) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023

AMRITPEX 2023 (THE NATIONAL PHILATELY EXHIBITION) held at New Delhi from 11-15.02.2023:

1) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023

2) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "WOMEN's POWER: EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023

3) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: 11) "WOMEN'S POWER: CONSERVING NATIONAL HERITAGE": A SPECIAL COVER RELEASED ON 12.02.2023

4) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: DEFENDING OUR NATION": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023

5) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "DIVYANG: PRIDE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 13.03.2023

6) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "PUPPETRY: INDIA'S CULTURAL HERITAGE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

7) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "BIRSA MUNDA": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

8) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "GOVIND GURU": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

9) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS -2023 (FOXTAIL MILLETS, FINGER MILLETS, PEARL MILLETS, SORGHUM MILLETS, BARNYARD MILLETS, LITTLE MILLET"): A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

10) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "OUR FREEDOM STRUGGLE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023

11) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition"), held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "NATURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

12) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "ACHIEVEMENTS AT 75 YEARS": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

13) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philatey Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "UTI ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (UTI AMC)": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

14) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INDIA POSTS IN SERVICE OF THE NATION": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023

15) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: India Post has issued a 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) postage stamp highlighting the initatives taken by the Government of India (GOA) under the programme: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 11.02.2023

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Five Special Covers released by Philately Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi:

1) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: i) "FREEDOM STRUGGLE"

2) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: ii) "IDEAS@75

3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's history: iii) "RESOLVE@75"

4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: Am initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: iv) "ACTIONS@75"

5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An intiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: v) "ACHIEVEMENTS@75"

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i) "Bikaneri Bhujia", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

ii) "Makrana Marble", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

iii) "Blue Pottery of Jaipur", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

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v) "Kathputlis of Rajasthan", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers (SCs) on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

vi) "Molela Clay Work & Pokran Pottery", (Rajasthan) Postal Circle of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

vii) "Kota Doria", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

viii) "Sanganeri & Bagru Hand Block Print", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021

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2 comments:

  1. coins and more29 December 2023 at 11:41

    Santosh Khanna has commented:
    "A VERY informative article on Acharya Sushil Kumar Jain. Thanks for sharing this interesting post."

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