Shravanabelagola January 7, 2006: Social worker and veteran freedom fighter Mr. Murena Sumatichandra Shasthri was on Firday honoured in Shravanabelagola by Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji of Shravanabelagola Digambar Jain Mutt for his immense contribution in the field of education and society.
Mr.Murena Sumatichandra Shasthri is a great name in the field of social service in Murena district of Madhya Pradesh. He served as a President of Murena Municipality and is presently serving as a Vice President of Akhila Bharatha Varshiya Digambar Jain Mahasabha. Known for his honesty and hardwork, Mr.Shastri as the vice president of Sri Gopaldas Jain Siddantha Sanskrit Mahavidyalayahe is instrumental in producing a huge number of Jain scholars.
Replying to the felicitation, he recalled the inspiration gained from Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji and the tremendous impact it had on his life, and motivated him to work for the society. He urged the students to take up higher education in Jain and Sanskrit dharmic studies.
Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji, who felicitated Mr.Shastri lauded the immense contribution made by Sumatichandra Shasthri to the society and asked the students to follow the right path while serving for the society, religion and the nation. – Jain Heritage Centres News Service (JHCNS)