Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 A Jain hospital exclusively for birds By D.N.Jha THE JAINS, who constitute hardly one per cent of the country's population, continue to adhere to the tenets of their religion. The bird hospital in Chandini Chowk is just one example of the lofty principles that they are devoted to. It also reflects their belief in freedom of all living beings, no matter how small or insignificant they are. Next to Chandni Chowk, right across the Red Fort, is Digambar Jain temple. In the same complex is a unique and interesting hospital situated, where only birds are admitted. Run by legendary Aggarwal Digambar Jain panchayat, Delhi, the hospital was founded in 1956 on the Jain principle of aversion to killing. The hospital has separate wards in form of cages for different species of birds like sparrows, parrots, domestic fowls and pigeons. It also has a research laboratory and even an intensive care unit for its serious patients. Read the full story with photographs at: http://jainsamachar.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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