Jain Vishva Bharati University, formerly Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, was
established in 1991 with inspiration from His Holiness Acharya Tulsi, the Supreme
Head of the Jain Terapanth religious sect. He was the first Anushasta (Preceptor)
of the Institute and Acharya Mahaprajna, his successor, is the present one. (The
Anushasta is a statutory post, empowered to discipline the institute spiritually
and morally.)
The Jain Vishva Bharati Institute was accorded with the status of a "Deemed to be
University" by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the U.G.C.
Act of 1956, in 1991 on the recommendation of the Government of India.
History
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is an education and research institute, established
in 1991 with inspiration from Acharya Tulsi, the 9th Head of the Jain Svetambar
Terapanth religious sect. He was the first Anushasta (Preceptor) of the Institute
and Acharya Mahaprajna his successor.
The Jain Vishva Bharati Institute was accorded with the status of a "Deemed University"
by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the U.G.C. Act of 1956,
in 1991 on the recommendation of the Government of India.
Mission and goal
The motto of JVBI is ‘Nanassa Saram Ayaro', i.e., "Right conduct is the essence
of knowledge." The goal of JVBI is described in the preamble of JVBI's constitution
which reads "JVBI is an endeavour in the direction of putting into practice and
to promote and propagate the high ideals of Anekanta (non-absolutist outlook), Ahimsa
(Non-violence), Tolerance and Peaceful Co-existence for the weal of mankind."
Location
The institute is in Ladnun, a small town in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. It is
380 km west of Delhi and 225 km. northwest of Jaipur. It is well served by deluxe
and express bus services from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, Ahemdabad,
Delhi and other cities. From Delhi-Sarai Rohilla there are trains up to Ratangarh
Junction. From Ratangarh journey to Ladnun is two hours by bus or local trains.
The nearest airports are Jaipur and Jodhpur. The campus of Jain Vishva Bharati,
sponsoring body of JVBI, is spread over 1,00,600 sq. meters with trees on either
side of the road and parks in the center.
Academics
JVBI offers residential two-year post graduate degree courses and three-year undergraduate
courses in related discplines including Jainology, the Prakrit language, philosophy
and related subjects, non-violence and peace research, and social work. It also
offers a summer certificate course in the Science of Living and Preksha meditation
which is partially distance learning.
Distance education courses
The university offers correspondence courses in the following disciplines:
• MA in Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy (same syllabus as regular
course).
• BA with special emphasis on Jainology and allied subjects: Syllabus covers Jainology
and Prakrit as major subjects and Sanskrit, Science of living, Non-violence and
Peace as electives.
Facilities
Central Library: The JVBI’S Central Library known as "Vardhman Granthagar" has over
60,000 books covering the fields of interest in Indological studies, religion, Indian
and Western philosophy, Social Work, etc., and over 6,000 rare manuscripts on Prakrit
and Jainology. A large number of journals and periodicals are regularly subscribed.
Computer Center: The institute has a well-equipped computer center. Regular students
can selectively avail the facility.
Hostel: Hostel facility is available to those coming from outside. Yoga and Meditation
Center: The center is located in "Tulsi Adhyatma Needam" and offers theoretical
and practical training to build spiritual cum scientific personality. There are
60 meditation rooms here.
Ayurvedic dispensary: An Ayurvedic pharmacy research and dispensary for the free
treatment of patients is located at the JVB campus where herbal medicines are also
prepared.
Audio visual Center: There is an audio visual educational center for recording lectures,
sermons of holy saints and scholars, discussion and seminars known as "Amritvani."
Extension & Training Wing: The institute has a separate training cell run in collaboration
with Jeevan Vigyan Academy to provide exposure to "Science of Living" and "Preksha
Meditation" and provide training to teachers, students, administrators, police personnel
and all those who are interested in it.
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