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Deeply hurt and disappointed by what happened at on 22 May. A national symposium on “Ancient Heritage of Maharashtra: Ancient Jain Temples” was jointly organized by the Department of Philosophy and Jain Engineers Society under the chairmanship of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor. Revered Digambar Jain saint was officially invited to deliver a spiritual discourse. As per the schedule, Maharaj Shri was to begin a peaceful padayatra from HND Boarding at 3:30 PM and arrive at the university by 4:00 PM for the address. But at the last moment, permission was denied and entry was reportedly refused on the grounds that a Digambar monk could not enter the university in his traditional ascetic form. This is not merely cancellation of a guest lecture — it is an insult to an ancient spiritual tradition, to Jain values, and to the dignity of a revered saint who lives a life of absolute non-violence, detachment, and compassion. Digambar Jain monks have no anger, hatred, or ego. Maharaj Shri himself may remain unaffected by this incident, but as followers and citizens, we cannot remain silent when our faith and heritage are disrespected. India is a land that speaks of diversity, tolerance, and respect for all traditions. If an invited Jain monk can be denied entry to a university because of his religious identity and ascetic tradition, it raises serious questions about inclusivity and constitutional respect for all faiths. We strongly expect the Vice-Chancellor and university administration to express regret and issue a public clarification regarding this unfortunate incident. Respect all faiths. Respect ancient traditions. Respect Jain saints. #Jainism #DigambarJain #ReligiousFreedom #RespectJainSaints #SaveCulture #MaharashtraHeritage #JainCommunity #Pune #AncientHeritage #Ahimsa #India #ViralPost