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" love your life more than wealth" *** 30-4-08 Mahavir Jayanti Celebration in India PRESIDENT -“On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my countrymen. Bhagwan Mahavira preached ahimsa, truth and compassion, which is the need of the hour. Let us on this day resolve to foster the values of Ahimsa in society”. The President has sent her greetings from Mexico City. MINORITY STATUS to Jains:-
WEST BENGAL GOVERNMENT ACCORDS MINORITY STATUS TO JAIN SAMAJ
JAIN COMMUNITY IN DELHI DEMANDS MINORITY STATUS FROM CM Members of the Jain Samaj had assembled at Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's home to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. Chakresh Jain said children of the community here were losing touch with their traditional culture because they were not being taught Jainism in schools. Underscoring the need for minority status, Chakresh Jain said Jains were included in the list of minorities in seven states across the country - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal According to 2001 Census, the Jain community forms .45 percent of the population.
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DECISION OF AHMEDABAD CORPORATION TO CLOSE SLAUGHTER HOUSES FOR NINE DAYS DURING PARYUSHAN PARVA - New Delhi, March 15, 2008: The Supreme Court has deprecated the growing intolerance of exhibition of certain films or paintings and said such dangerous tendencies must be put down with an iron hand. The court made these observations while upholding the action of the Ahmedabad Corporation in closing down slaughter houses in the city for nine days during the period of the Jain festival Paryushan. The Bench, consisting of Justices H. K. Sema and Markandey Katju, said the closure was a reasonable restriction and would not violate Article 19 1 (g) of the Constitution. The Bench said: “Since India is a country of great diversity, it is absolutely essential, if we wish to keep our country united, to have tolerance and respect for all communities and sects. It was due to the wisdom of our founding fathers that we have a Constitution which is secular in character and which caters to the tremendous diversity in our country.” In the instant case, the Bench said: “One should not be touchy about a short restriction when it is being done out of respect for the sentiments of a particular section of society. The great Emperor Akbar himself used to remain a vegetarian for a few days every week out of respect for the vegetarian section of Indian society and out of respect for his Hindu wife. We too should have a similar respect for the sentiments for others, even if they are a minority sect.” The Bench allowed
Source:- http://www.jainsamaj.org/magazines/april-2008.htm
Dated-25th January'2008 MAHAMASTAKABHISHEK CEREMONY AT BAWANGAJA IN M. P. FROM 27TH JAN. TO 4TH FEB. 08 - The first Mahamastakabhishek ceremony of Bhagwan Shri Adinath, first in this century, is being held after 7 years, The ceremony is being held in the holy presence of Acharya Shri Vidyanandji maharaj and Upadhyay Shri Guptisagar ji maharaj at Bawangaja, Dist. Badwani, in Madhya Pradesh from 27th January to 4th February, 2008. The idol of Bhagwan Adinath is 84 feet tall, one of the tallest in the world. The 'abhishek' will be held on 27th, 29th, 31st January and 2nd and 4th February with 1008 'kalash' on each of these days. It is expected that more than five lakh devotees from all over the country and abraod will participate in these celebrations.Discourses, religious and cultural programmes will be held on all the days. Dated-5th January'2008 8th Annual Jain Pratibha Sammaan Samaroh
On the 30th Dec,2007, 8th Annual Jain Pratibha Samman Samaroh was organized in Digamber Jain Kshetra Madiyaji, Jabalpur,M.P. ,under the auspicious presence of His Holy 108 Upadhyaya Shree Gyansagarji Maharajji. Former Vice-President of India Shri Bhairo Singh Shekhawatji was present in the program as chief guest. The program was presided by Shree Ishwar Das Rohaniji, President of M.P. legislative assembly. Nearly 150 students of the Jain Community from all over the Country, who secured more than 90 percent, marks in the 10th & 12th board exams. Thousands of crowd was present in this program. The students were rewarded by the Honorable Chief Guest & were blessed by His Holy Upadhyayshree. Honorable minister of state of home ministry, MP Govt.,Shree Himmat Kothari,MLA Shree Sarad Jain &MLA Shree Harendrajit Singh were present as special guests in the program. Upadhyay Shree addressed the students & blessed them for their future. Next day, there was a counseling program held for these students.
Dated 4-Jan'08
Jain Doctors conference at Jabalpur
On the 23rd of Dec, 2007, Jain Doctors conference was organized at D.N.Jain Boarding College, Jabalpur in the holy presence of 108 Upaadhyay shree Gyansagarji maharaj. The host of this program were Dr. Chhatrashal Jain, Bombay hospital, Jabalpur & Shree Chaturmaas seva samiti, Jabalpur. The chief aim of this conference was to throw light on the various practices in Jainism & their scientific significance. The conference begins with the manglacharan & aarti of Upadhyayshree, followed by the introductory speech by the chief host Shree Dr. Chhatrashal Jain. The research papers on various topics Like: jain-kitchen’, 'jainism & environment’, 'jainism & female infanticide’,'vegetarianism is scientific' &'sanlekhna: scientif i.e. views' etc. Dr. Smt. Sadhna Jain, Dr.Sanjay jain, Dr.Nalini Jain, Dr.Rajbali Jain, Dr.Rajiv Jain, Dr.Chhatrashal Jain & Dr. Amit Prakash Jain presented their research papers on the above topics. After this Upadhyay Shree addressed the conference & highlighted the scientific aspects of Jainism. In the program some 200 hundred doctors of the city were present.
Source: Dr. Amit Prakash Jain
Dated: -27th December’07 "Tanav se mukti" - addressed by Upadhyay Shree 108 Gyansagarji Maharaj ji.
There was a program organized by Dr Sharad Jain, Assistant. Professor, Department of Pathology, Medical College Jabalpur on the 20th Dec, 07. This program was addressed by Upadhyay Shree 108 Gyansagarji Maharaj ji. The main topic of his sermon was "Tanav se mukti" that is how to relieve stress. This subject was very relevant for the doctors & the medical students who experience a lot of stress in their daily lives due to their routine monotonous work. This program which took place at the college's auditorium was inaugurated by the Dr. K.D. Baghel, Dean of the medical college. Many doctors & medical students were present in the program. Muni shree said, that until we consider anything as 'problem', it is not a problem. It is our angle of view to look into the matter which makes the situation good or bad.He also asked doctors to help the patients especially who are poor.The Digamber Jain mahila mandal & the Chaturmas samiti cooperated in the program. Before that the guests were Welcomed by Dr. Sharad Jain, Dr Amit Prakash Jain, Followed by Mangalacharan by Dr. Amit Prakash Jain. Dr. Meeta Shrivastava (HOD, Ophthalmology department), Dr. Lokwani (HOD, Pathology department), Dr. Ajay Sharma (vice superintendent of medical hospital) presented Shreephal to the Upadhyay shree & received his blessings. The program was anchored by Advocate Ajit Jain & Dr. Amit Prakash Jain. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Sharad Jain who was the chief convener of this event. Source: - Dr. Amit Prakash Jain. Jabalpur (MP)
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BHAGWAN ADINATH BAWANGAJA MAHAMASTKAABHISHEK 2008 - This Mahamastkaabhishek programme will take place from 27th January to 4th February 2008 Badwani near Indore. This Jain pilgrimage place is extremely popular and known for ancient 84feet (1008 inch) statue of Bhagwan Adinath. To attend the Mahamastakaabhishek program Muni Vidhyanandji is also reaching the venue. Muni Upadhyaya Sri Gupti Sagarji is already there. Mahamastkaabhishek committee will provide 1008 kalash every day to devotees against booking. Programme details are available on website www.bawangaja. com. You can also speak to chief programme co-ordinator Mr. A.K.Jain on telephone no. 98-100-11697 for details. (Indore Address - 4/2, South Tukoganj, Indore, M.P. Telephone 0731-2510141) . About the Temple - In the heart of India , stands Madhya Pradesh and in the heart of Madhya Pradesh is Malwa, known for its glorious cultural and historical backgrounds. The region of Malwa has charming natural locations between the Satpura and the Vindhyachals. This land is made holy by the water of the Narmada , the Kshipra and the Chambal. The mountains of Satpura had been the favorite place of great ascetics and preceptors for practicing penance. The land of Bawangaja had been the land of penance for several great religious dignities. In the middle of the Satpura, at the height of 4000.6 ft. is the idol of the founder of Jainism the first Tirthankar Rishabh Dev, carved on single stone, with height of 25.6 metres. (84 ft.). This place is known as Bawangaja. The idol here is the highest in the world and rich in art. For hundreds of years this captivating idol, standing in the posture of meditation, exhibits the heights of detachment, quietness, art and expressions. NILESHKUMAR KOTHARI Source: jinatma@yahoo. com
Dated New Delhi, October 25th , 2007
press News Dated New Delhi, October 06, 2007
Jurist LM Singhvi passes away Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, October 06, 2007 First Published: 18:20 IST(6/10/2007)
Eminent jurist, constitutional expert and former parliamentarian LM Singhvi, who was one of India's longest-serving envoys to Britain, died in New Delhi on Saturday. He was 76. A noted scholar in Jain history and culture, Singhvi was ailing for the past two weeks and died of a heart attack at the Max Devki Hospital around 1.45 pm, family members said. Cremation has been fixed for Sunday morning at the Lodhi Crematorium. His wife Kamala, son Abhishek, who is a senior advocate and a spokesman for the Congress party, and daughter Abhilasha survive him. Singhvi was among the longest-serving high commissioners to Britain (early 1991 to end 1997). He was also a linguist, prolific author, litterateur and a patron of arts. He served the Lok Sabha in 1962-67 and the Rajya Sabha in 1998-2004. The Padma Bhusan was conferred on him in 1998. He headed the High-Level Committee on Indian diaspora appointed by the previous National Democratic Alliance government and had been studying India's ties with its diaspora since his days as a law student at Harvard in 1951. Singhvi also conceived the idea of an annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the event organised by the Indian government each January to engage with its 25 million-diaspora spread across 130 countries. Apart from his work on the diaspora, he was noted for his championship of human rights and led the Indian delegation to the UN Conference on Human Rights in Vienna in 1993. Singhvi was born in 1931 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He was advocate general of Rajasthan from 1972 to 1977. His works include "Towards Global Togetherness", "Democracy and the Rule of the Law", "Freedom on trial", "Jurisprudence of Non-Violence" and a volume of poems in Hindi, "Sandhya ka Suraj". Singhvi was also president of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague as well as the Commission of Inquiry into Administration of Justice in Trinidad and Tobago.
Regards Dated-1 Oct, 2007,
PM announces Sunita Williams Scholarships 1 Oct, 2007, 1925 hrs IST, IANS
NEW DELHI:
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Indian American astronaut Sunita
Williams that she was a "source of inspiration" for youngsters in India,
as he announced special scholarships, named after her, for space
studies. Dated:- 16-8-07
CHATURMAS 2007
Shwetambar
Sthanakwasi sect:
Shwetambar
Moorti-Pujak sect:
Digambar sect:
source:- http://www.jainsamaj.org/magazines/july2007.htm
Dated 6-8-07 श्रवणबेलगोला में बाहुबली की मूर्ति भारत के 7 अजूबों में से एक है। टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया ने रीडर्स सर्वे के जरिए देश के 7 अजूबों को चुना है।
source: http://navbharattim es.indiatimes. com/articleshow/ 2256521.cms 49 फीसदी या करीब आधे लोगों ने कर्नाटक के हासन जिले में धार्मिक नगरी श्रवणबेलगोला को अपनी पहली पसंद बताया है। दो पहाड़ियों के बीच , झील के किनारे बसा श्रवणबेलगोला जैनियों का प्रमुख तीर्थस्थल है। यहां का प्रमुख आकर्षण है 17.38 मीटर ऊंची बाहुबली की मूर्ति , जो दुनिया में एक पत्थर से बनी सबसे बड़ी प्रतिमा है।
Source: E-mail dated 4-8-07 This is to inform you that Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), Mumbai are into doing service to mankind. Their main purpose is to work for the uplift-ment of the jain community in India and abroad. As part of their project they are going to sponsor the aspiring and eligible Jain students to prepare for the courses to be conducted for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) in India. This is a very important and huge project taken by them for the benefit of all jain. Thus they would like to have the list of all the aspiring and eligible jain students who would be interested in making their career in Indian Administrative Services in different fields. Kindly go through the same and do the needful. For any information you can contact Mr. Shridhar Jamadagni, Sr.Business Devlopment Manager, JITO, Phone: 022- 6610 2003 / 6610 2004, email : contact@jito.org / shrilib@yahoo.com Kindly forward this mail to all your Jain Friend. Regards, Rajan Parekh
Dated :-15-6-07 MAHATMA GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY DECLARED AS INTERNATIONAL NON-VIOLENCE DAY
3-6-07
Book Released:-
In Quest of the Self – An Extraordinary Life Story of an Extraordinary Saint
Acharya Vidyasagar, revered saint, scholar and poet, acceded to the high spiritual office of Acharya at the tender age of twenty-six. He was chosen by his guru, Acharya Jnanasagar, in his own lifetime to succeed him and uphold the Digamabar ascetic tradition restored by Acharya Shantisagar to its pristine glory in the first half of the twentieth century. Acharya Vidyasagar’s is a many splendoured personality. While his erudition and unwavering adherence to the discipline prescribed in the scriptures evoke awe and admiration, his childlike simplicity, sensitivity and empathy enable him to strike an instant rapport with the common man. No wonder, his following has spread far and wide, transcending the boundaries of class, creed and language.
There has been many an attempt to record his life story, but Muni Kshamasagar’s “Atmanveshi” stands out as an authentic chronicle of rare beauty that traces the spiritual voyage of Acharya Vidyasagar. Lovingly penned by his devoted disciple over the years, “Atmanveshi” has intoduced a new genre of biography in Hindi literature. Known for its unique style of narration and the musicality of its lyrical prose, this biography provides rare insights into the process of Acharyashree’s spiritual evolution. The following passage in Muni Kshamasagar’s Foreword eloquently describes his approach to the subject:
“I have tried to capture the myriad moods of the ocean on the small canvas of my imagination. I have sought to depict each hue, each wave of the ocean in the soft light of dawn, in the brightness of noon , in the twilight hours and in the deepening darkness of night. This ocean is an ocean of learning, equally vast and deep. If the brush strokes of my perception have failed to portray its limitless and fathomless expanse, then it is on account of my own limitations, which deserve your sympathy.”
First published in 1997, “Atmanveshi” is already into its eleventh edition. Happily, this widely acclaimed work is now available in English translation under the title “In Quest of the Self”, published by Bharatiya Jnanpith. It has been a labour of love for the translator, Kamal Kant Jaswal, who retired recently as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Information Technology, after thirty-six years of service in the IAS. In his own words,
“…this assignment has greatly enriched and uplifted me. I do hope that the reader will be able to perceive the nobility of the subject and the rare beauty of the original narration despite the inadequacies of the translation.”
The reader will, of course, form his own assessment of the quality of the translation.
In Quest Of The Self”, ISBN 81-263-1166-5 is available through retail counters of Bhartiya Jnanpith, 18, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road , New Delhi 110003. Alternatively, you can contact Maitree Samooh, 1/205/4, Professor’s Colony, Hari Parvat Agra, or call 094251 32090. You can email us at maitreesamooh@hotmail.com and mail@creativelipi.com and we will be more than happy to assist you with more information about this book, Acharya Shree Vidhya Sagarji Maharaj, Muni Shree Kshamasagar ji Maharaj, activities and other publications of Maitree Samooh. 1-6-2007
JAINA: Federation of Jain Associations in North America. The federation of Jain Associations in North America IJAINA) is the umbrella organization of local Jain Associations (Sanghs in USA) and Canada. The purpose of the organization is to preserve, practice and promote Jain Dmarma.
Jaina 2007 - Peace Through Dialouge
Registration for the14th Biennial Jaina Convention, Peace through Dialogue is open!
Come join us July 5-8, 2007 in New Jersey at the Convention & Expo Center located in Edison, NJ.
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May 17, 2007
Dated: 10th May'07 On behalf of Shree Digamber Jain Mandir Samiti, Vasundhra, Ghaziabad I have the pleasure to invite you all on occasion of “SHILANYS ” of Vasundhra Jain Mandir, Ghaziabad , Uttar Pradesh, Scheduled for May 13, 2007 at 10 am Under guidance & blessings of Elacharya 108 Shree Shrut Sagar Ji Maharaj. Vidhanacharya Pt. Tikam Chand Ji Jain, Delhi All are cordially invited to attend the function with family and friends, please be there to grace the occasion. For further details of the event pls visit http://jainpushp.org/Newsandviews.htm In case of any information/clarification, please feel free to contact the undersigned or any of the following:- President Vice President General Secretary Secretary K.C.Jain N.K.Jain Navin Kr Jain Arun Jain 9810291600 9868495428 9910339268 9350110009
Thanks & Regards,
Mayank Jain # 9818445970
Dated: 2nd May'07 Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple Invites you and your family to the Most Auspicious Pratishtha Mahotsav of Bhagwan Mahavir Swamy & Shri Parshwanath Saturday, June 23 – Sunday, June 24, 2007 Mahotsav Schedule (Tentative) Saturday, June 23 9 am Snatra Puja 9:30 am Kumbh Sthapan 10 am Nav Graha Puja 10:30 am Das Dikpal Puja 11 am Ashta Mangal Puja 11:30 am Arati – Mangal Divo 12 pm Shanti Kalash 12:30 pm Maha Prasad 7 pm Maha Prasad 8 pm Raas Garba (Concludes at 10 pm) For Sponsorship Information, please call the Temple Shiva Vishnu Temple 7733 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio: (440) 888-9433 Sunday, June 24 8 am Snatra Puja 8:30 am 18 Abhishek to Idols 11 am Sun and Moon Darshan 11:15 am Pratishtha of Idols 11:30 am First Ashtaprakari Puja 12 pm Arati – Mangal Divo 12:30 pm Shanti Kalash 1 pm Maha Prasad
Dated: 1st April'07
TEMPLE
Dated: - 20th March'07
Dated: - 11th March'07
There is Pratishtha
Mahotsav going on in CBD Belapur from 03/03/2007 to
Dated: - 8th March'07 SUPREME COURT ORDERS HANDING OVER KESARIAJI TEMPLE TO JAIN SAMAJ BUT LOCAL ADIVASIS OPPOSE - Accepting the repeated appeals by the Jain community, The Hon'ble Supreme Court, after a long period of 33 years, has reiterated its earlier decision that the Jain temple at Shri Kesariaji, near Udaipur in Rajasthan, which was being controlled by the Devasthan Department of the Government of Rajasthan be handed over back to Jain samaj. The Court Has accepted the contention of Jains that the temple belonged to them only and not to Hindus or any other community. However, it did not specify as to which sect, the temple should be handed over. This decision has been left to the Government of Rajasthan, saying that the State Government may settle this impending controversy between the two sects, Shwetambar and Digambar. The decision was announced by double bench of Supreme Court, consisting of Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha and Mr. Justice Markendey Katju. on the 4th January, 2007. The announcement made by the Supreme Court has however sparked off agitation amongst the local adivasi poulation and they have adopted a damaging attitude. Looking at the adverse situation, the local authorities, deputed a large contingent of police to control the situation and protect the temple premises, but the adivasi group, occupying a near-by hillock, started pelting stones on the police, which resulted in death of one and injury to several policemen. Few adivasis have also been injured. Observing the still worsening situation, the authorities have alerted the army to keep ready, if called in for helping police. The local adivasis have great respect for the temple god, e.g. Bhagwan Rishabh dev, whom they call 'kala bhagwan'. Though the fight for the control of the temple looks as if it is between Jains and Adivasis, but it is apparent that the adivasis living close-by in a large number have been mis-guided by the vested interests and have ben been told that they will no more be allowed to enter the temple, once the control goes in the hands of Jains. The State Government will have to intervene quickly and clear the doubts once for all, if the problem is to be solved. Few days after the problem arose, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Mrs. Vasundhara Raje visited the place and met various sections of people, including adivasis, people of Jain community and those of Hindu community. She has assured the Adivasi people that adequate compensation will be granted to the family of the deceased and all facilities will be provided for their rehabilitation. ANCIENT JAIN IDOL SEIZED BY DELHI POLICE
Source-http://www.jainsamaj.org/magazines/february2007.htm
Dated: -3rd March'07
BEDI-PRATHISHTA- MAHOTSAV
First ever Digamber Jain
Mandir constructed in Patiala, Punjab 10 idols stolen from Gurgaon Jain Temple
It is about the Ten
500-year-old idols were stolen from Gurgaon Digambar Jain Temple. Antique idols worth Rupees 13 crore seized Dated 25th December.06
Three asthadhatu idols of Lord Mahavira worth rupees 13 crore have been seized from a man in Shalimar bagh, area of North Delhi on Sunday. The three idols are said to be 700 years old. For more details please refer to Hindustan times dated 25th December'07 Delhi |
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