Institutions
In 1948 Tulsi established the Parmarthik Shikshan Sanstha, a spiritual training centre for female aspirants who wanted to lead the Jain monastic lifestyle.
Tulsi developed the Saman Order around 1980 in an effort to spread the preachings of Jainism worldwide. This order follows the lifestyle of Sadhus and Sadhvis with two exceptions:
- They are granted permission to use means of transportation.
- They are allowed to take food which is prepared for them.
This order can be termed as the link between the normal households and the Jain monks and nun.
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