[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 112 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E921]
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 HONORING HIS HOLINESS GURUDEV RAKESHBHAI JHAVERI, SPIRITUAL LEADER OF 
              THE SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA MISSION IN DHARAMPUR

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor His Holiness Gurudev 
Rakeshbhai Jhaveri, spiritual leader of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission 
in Dharampur and living embodiment of Jainism -- a dynamic religion 
which exemplifies the highest and noblest values, moral upliftment and 
spiritual elevation -- as he makes a historically important visit to 
Jain devotees across North America.
   The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago was founded in 1970 to 
provide a temple for religious services and a community center for the 
social, cultural and educational needs of the Jain community in 
northern Illinois. The Jain Society engages in various activities and 
endeavors centered around spirituality, character-building, and human 
welfare.
   Born in 1966, His Holiness Gurudev Rakeshbhai Jhaveri realized his 
calling early in life and since a very early age has dedicated himself 
to service and to the spiritual practice of Jainism. Over time, his 
outstanding virtues of austerity, self-control, devotion, humility and 
service have earned him the affectionate title Pujya. Following in the 
footsteps of his guru Shrimad Rajchandra, Pujya has pledged to 
propagate peace and perform acts of service, especially in this time of 
such unrest in the world.
   Every time I visit the Jain Society and witness the beautiful work 
of its volunteers, I learn more and reaffirm my admiration of Jainism 
and its values. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support my many friends who 
follow the path of Jainism throughout the country, especially under the 
guidance of such an influential leader.
   I honor His Holiness Gurudev Rakeshbhai Jhaveri, spiritual leader of 
the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Dharampur, on the occasion of his 
visit to the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago in July of 2017.

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