Joe Biden is first US president to greet Jain community on occasion of Mahavir Jayanti

President of the United States of America Joe Biden has greeted individuals of the Jain religion on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, turning into the first US President to achieve this.

Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the delivery of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism. This yr, Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 21.

“Jill and I want a joyous Mahavir Jayanti to individuals of the Jain religion,” Biden stated in a submit on X. “Today, allow us to proceed to recognise the values Mahavir Swami embodied and rejoice by spreading love, pleasure, and concord,” stated the submit.

Ajay Bhutoria, an eminent Jain community chief and President’s Advisor on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Commissioner, warmly welcomed Biden’s message.

In his assertion, Bhutoria expressed deep appreciation for Biden’s recognition of the importance of Mahavir Jayanti to the Jain religion. He additionally highlighted the timeless teachings of Mahavir Swami, the twenty fourth Tirthankara of Jainism, emphasising on the rules of Ahimsa (non-violence), truthfulness, non-possessiveness, and self-discipline.

Bhutoria pressured upon the relevance of Mahavir’s teachings in immediately’s world and stated that amidst world challenges, the values of love, pleasure, and concord have been extra important than ever. The community chief additionally thanked President Biden for his dedication to celebrating range and selling understanding amongst totally different communities.