New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- The Vice-President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, on Sunday solemnly marked the centenary of Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj Ji's historic visit to Shravanabelagola, a revered site of Jain pilgrimage. The event celebrated 100 years since the Jain saint's participation in the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony in 1925 and featured the unveiling of a statue honoring his profound legacy. In his address, Radhakrishnan praised Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj's vital role in revitalizing the Digambara Jain tradition. He lauded the saint's embodiment of key Jain principles-Ahimsa (non-violence), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and Anekantavada (pluralism)-and reflected on their enduring relevance in today's fast-paced world. "In an ...