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________________ accepted gradually by the seekers of spirituality. "134 In terms of young American Jains, the movement could possibly fill the gap for those who flinch from the ritualistic practices of their parents but would be open to a spiritual movement that gives importance to ethical living. However, I am astounded by my findings. The Jain experts in the United States see great potential for expanding the Anuvrat Movement though few Jains in diaspora are Anuvratis. On the other hand, the Anuvratis in India are in large numbers, and have seen a rich historiography of the Anuvrat Movement (beginning with Tulsi and Mahapragya). Yet, my informants' responses convey uncertainties in the present effectiveness of the movement. Furthermore, Tulsi's distinct vision for the movement (as understood from the historical background of the movement) was to cut across the boundaries of religion, caste and sect. Despite his clear vision, my small sample reveals that the majority viewed the movement from a religious lens. Those people who view the movement as 'religious' naturally exclude the 'others.' In summation, I pose a question: Who bridges the gap between the theory and the practice? 134 Salesh Jain conversation by Shivani Bothra, September 22, 2012.
SR No.007667
Book TitleAnuvrat Movements Theory and Practical
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorShivani Bothra
PublisherUSA Florida International University
Publication Year2013
Total Pages109
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size500 KB
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