Jain Digest 1988 02 Vol 11 No 05

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
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JAIN DIGEST
QUARTERLY NEWS MAGAZINE
BODO
February 1988
VOLUME 11 NUMBER 5
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JAIN DIGEST Quarterly News Magazine 4665 Moccasin Trail Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4Z 2W5
engaged in the promotion of
jain principles of Ahimsa, Vegetarianism & Peace. is a publication of
the federation of JAIN ASSOCIATIONS in north America 5540 Woodbury Hills Dr Parma, Ohio, USA 44134
published 4 times a year Feb- May Aug Nov
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EDITOR
S.A.Bhuvanendra Kumar 4665 Moccasin Trail Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4Z 2W5
PROMOTION & PUBLICITY Pramod Jhaveri 4319 Peppermill Lane Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 45242
NEWS CONTRIBUTORS Humcha Jain Mutt Sri Amar Bharati Shailendra Palvia Manoj Dharamsi Commatavani Mamta Yagalla Girish Shah.
Kantilal Gangar
Nitin Mehta Bhag Chandra Jain
Coming Events
Conference on God: the contemporary discussion on April 16 - 22,1988 at Key West, Florida. Prof. Bhag Chandra Jain of the dept. of Pali & Prakrit, Nagpur University, India will present his paper, "The nature of God in Jain Culture"
Jain Pooja & Bhavana at Hindu Jain temple in Pittsburg, PA will be held on Sunday 20 March 1988 at 3.00PM Jain Study Circle, NY plans to hold youth Seminar in New York city in July 1988. Youngster of all age & young adults are invited to send papers on Jainism. JSC 99-11,60 Av Apt#3D, Flushing, NY 11368
Inauguaration of Leicester Jain Temple(UK) and Panch Kalyan Pooja July 16-26, 1988. For details write to Dr N. Shah, 69 Rowley Fields Ave, Leicester LE3 ZES England.
The Global Forum of Spiritual and Parlimentary leaders on Human Survival will hold a world conference on April 11-15, 1988 at Oxford Univ. in London, UK. Acharya Sushilkumar is a founding member of the Forum.
Eleventh Annual Arhum Yoga Camp for the family, organised at Siddhachalam, will be held from August 21-27,1988. For details write to: Siddhachalam, 65 Mud Pond Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825
Mahavira Jayanti falls on March 30, this year. However, festivities in north America by various organisations will be celebrated in April.
Jain Society of Washington DC will hold annual Jain Camp for adults & children from July 2 - 10,1988.
Cover photo (courtesy of Illustrated Weekly)
Samavasarana Monument on sacred Mt. Vipulachal in Rajgir, India dedicated to Lord Mahavir's First Sermon to the world. Late Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain's vision realised it in 1986.
The next issue of JAIN DIGEST will be published at the end of May 1988. Deadline for articles and news is April 01,1988.
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IN MEMORY OF
THEIR LOVING PARENTS
SUNDERLAL NAGINDAS JHAVERI AND
NANDUBEHAN SUNDERLAL JHAVERI OF CAMBAY, GUJRAT, INDIA
THIS EDITION
Of
JAIN DIGEST
Is Brought Out Through A Financial Contribution By
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PRAMOD JHAVERI Cincinnati, OH, USA
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PIYUSH JHAVERI Cincinnati, OH, USA
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CHAMPAKLAL JHAVERI Ahmedabad, India
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HASUBEHAN JHAVERI Ahmedabad, India

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JAIN CENTER OF No CALIFORNIA ELECTS EXECUTIVES 1988
Fremont, CA. The new executive of Jain Center of northern California was recently held, and the response was great. The new officers elected are: Navin Dedhia-President, Ashok Patrawala &
Pravin Turakhia-Vice Presidents, Lina Turakhia-Secretary, Ashin Vora-Treasurer, Leena Shah-Public Relations and Hasmukh Shah, Kirit Bavishi, Niru Shah, Deepa Doshi, Chandu Desai, Rekha Mehta, Pratap Parekh, Tarunika Itchhaporia-members.
Mrs Datta Shah, the outgoing Secretary who did a tremendous job, will surely be missed. Mrs Datta's services as the past Secretary were greatly appreciated.
BRONZE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD FOR A YOUNG JAIN
Seven Hills, OH. The Board of Directors of the Congressional Award of the United States has chosen Nirav Kumar Vora, the sixteen year old, for the congressional medal and an achievement recognition certificate. Nirav has been commended for his voluntary services in the community and his achievements in the personal development and physical fitness areas.
1988 EXECUTIVES ELECTED
FOR JAIN SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC
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Reston, VA. The Jain Society of Washington held its Annual Program Saturday, December 19,1987. Mr Bruce Constain of Toronto was the chief guest at the gathering. The program began at 3.30 PM with a short speech by the guest and it was followed by discussion with the audience. Later, President Manoj Dharamsi presented activities report 1987 and it followed election of the executives for 1988.
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the the events.
Manoj
Dharamsi-President, Ramnik Sanghvi-Vice President, Kanu Doshi-Secretary, Dhiraj Shah-Treasurer and Pravin Dhand, Rajni Gosalia, Ashok Shah, Gita Shah, Indravadan Shah-members. Youth committee elected Pragnesh Shah, Sanjay and Manish
Sanghvi
Shah.
MONTHLY JAIN POOJAS
AT HINDU JAIN TEMPLE, PITTSBURG, PA
Monroeville, PA. The Jain Poojas at Hindu Jain temple in Monroeville were held on Sunday, 17 January and Sunday, 21 February 1988. The program began at 3.00 PM and ended at PM with food served before sunlight. Poojas in praise of Tirthankaras and devotional songs were the highlights of
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IMJM CANADA ACTIVITIES Mar 85 Mar 87
Hamilton.ON. International Mahavira Jain Mission Canada established March 1985 under the the inspiration and guidance of Acharya Sushil Kumar, has made strides in the promotion of Jain principles. It promoted awareness of the Faith among children and youth by organising Jain. camps and seminars. IMJMC organised national symposium on Ahimsa and Peace, June 1-2, 1985, Montreal, which was attended by more than 500 people and the gathering was addressed by Acharya Sushil Kumar, Prof. John Rossner of Concordia University, Montreal, Prof. John Mayer of Brock University, St. Catherines, Prof. Sivaraman of McMaster and the Jain scholar and author, Ramnik Shah.
M.L.Kathotia
and Dharam Chand of Adhyatma Kendra of Delhi demonstrated Jain Yoga and meditation, and a souvenir was publishedon the occasion.
A regional symposium the same theme was organised at McMaster on September 21,1985, cosponsored by dept of Religious studies and India Association of McMaster.
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Jain Studies Fund Banquet May 9,1987 was another successful event to establish a scholarship fund in Jain studies and to eventually establish a chair
IMJMC has provided assistance to the Jain families in Vancouver, Montreal and Winnipeg in the establishment of Jain
centers.
Arhum Yoga Camps, in August 1986 and again in 1987, were organised for children and the adults and both the camps were fully subscribed to the capacity.
Vegetarian Meals for the needy on January 17,1987 in Toronto was organised in cooperation with Toronto Vegetarian Society. It was to promote vegetarianism as a way of life, a way to good health and its Ahimsa value in animal rights.
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NAMOKAR MANTRA 4.5 million times chanted
Rockville, MD. Hirbai N Cangar, 70 years of age, of 4717 Falcon St, Rockville, Maryland 20853, undertook the auspicious chanting of Namokar Mantra on the day of Mahavir Jayanti in 1986 and continued upto the following Mahavir Jayanti in 1987 and completed a total of 4.5 million times of the chantings.
Hirbai is in her good health, spirit and her kind lovable laughs release, now and then, the radiance and the fragrance of her Jain Faith. An affable experience to encounter and witness the majestic resolute in the Faith.

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MEMORIAL TO LORD MAHAVIR'S 1ST SERMON AT MT.VIPULACHAL, BIHAR
M.K.Dharmaraja
The Himachal Times, New Delhi, India
An aura of spirituality pervades the pinnacles straddling the skyline above the hoary piligrim centre of Rajgir in Bihar, India. The five modestly rising hill-tops form a row of quintet summits, each with an identity of its own. Fables and legends surround these peaks with names evocative of a glorius past-Vipulachal, Vaibhargiri, Rishigiri, Balahak Panduk. Historically, Jain Scriptures contain elaborate references to the five peaks of which Vipulachal claims exceptional distinction.
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It was on the Vipulachal summit that Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, delivered his first sermon on attaining omniscience. The sermon preached by the Tirthankar emanated in divine sound Divya Dhvani that could enlighten all living beings.
the supreme bliss
The essence of the message was Sarvodaya of all. The Tirthankar's audience, the Samavasarana place of resort for all-humans and celestial beings as birds and beasts-the lowliest of the living. Scriptured chronicles speak of the Assemblies held by Mahavira at Mount Vipulachal.
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An architectural marvel atop Vipulachal now marks the historic past when the last of the Tirthankaras (in the present cosmic time-cycle) delivered his first sermon in the year 557 B.C. Mahavira's life and message have had a deep impression, in particular, on Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain, the renowned industrialist and philanthropist of India. Mr Jain had been inspired by the illuminating trail blazed by the Tirthankar. Mahavira's spiritual pursuits an epitome of quest and conquest-, had him set out on the mendicant's path renouncing princely comforts at 30.
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The idea of commemorating the event of Mahavira's first sermon from Mt. Vipulachal had been taken up by the Jain community of India from the early forties. Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain was associated with the plan from the very outset. It was during the celebrations marking 2500th Nirvan anniversary of Lord Mahavira that a decision was taken to errect a suitable monument. Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain single handedly took the entire responsibility of constructing the monument on Mt. Vipulachal. He took up the task with great devotion and a final blue print was approved. Shortly after the construction commenced, Sahu Shanti Prasad passed away. India lost its one of the great industrialists and a philantropist and the Jain community all over the world lost its dynamic and magnificent leader. Immediately, Sahu Asok Kumar Jain, the son of Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain, entrusted the task of executing the project to Nemichand Jain, honorary secretary of Sahu Jain Trust. With the courageous vision of Sahu Asok Kumar Jain and the dexterity of Nemichand Jain
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An imposing marble super structure rising from the sacred spot sanctified by Lord Mahavira's first sermon to the world now stands as a beaconlight on the majestic Vipulachal summit. The grand edifice rises to a height of 72 feet corresponding to the years of Lord's life-span. The 3-tier edifice symbolises the soul's trilogy of the exterior self, the inner self and the ultimate perfected self. Its circular shape proclaims the divine majesty of Samavasarana.On the crest of the top of the pedestal are enshrined four 5-foot statues of Lord Mahavira, symbolising the radiation of his sermon in all directions.
The entrance itself is embellished with a pillar that carries identical inscriptions in Jain language Prakrit, India's national language Hindi and English. The inscription reads, "I bow to the Omniscient Vardhaman Mahavira whose sermons preached the welfare of all living beings of the entire universe."
At a solemn function held on April 12,1986 at Rajgir when members of Jain community had assembled from all over India. Sahu Shriyans Prasad Jain, brother of late Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain dedicated the memorial to the entire Jain community for the enlightenment of the nation.
From Rajgir, a flight of over 800 steps lead to Mt. Vipulachal. This small town was once the flourishing capital of Magadha founded in the sixth century B.C.by Emperor Shrenik Nestling at the foot of the five-hill ranges, Rajgir draws every year over hundred thousand Jain piligrims and an equal number of non-Jains. The monument has further sanctified The Shrine.
Excerpts from THE SAMANASUTTAM Central Book Of The Jains
Obeisance to Arihantas (embodied spiritually perfect personalities) Obeisance to Siddhas (disembodied spiritually perfect souls). Obeisance to Acharyas (propogators of ethico-spiritual values). Obeisance to Upadhyayas (teachers of ethico-spiritual values). Obeisance to all Sadhus (pious personalities) in the world.
This five-fold obeisance is the destroyer of all the vices and (so) among all the (types of) auspiciousness (this) becomes the foremost auspiciousness.
Meditate on the five holy teachers (spiritual pillars) who are permeated with spiritual energy, who are auspicious, who are the shelters in the four grades of existence, who have adorned the world, who are the supreme objects of devotion, and who have been adored by the human and celestial beings along with the Vidhyadharas.
Arihantas, Asariras (siddhas), Acharyas, Upadhyayas and Munis are the five holy personalities. Omkara has emerged from the first letters, A+ A+ A+ U + M , of the five holy personalities.
Translated by Dr. Kamal Chand Sogani Sukhadia University, India.
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JAIN TEMPLES AND PLACES OF INDIA SUCCESSFUL TOUR ORGANISED BY JMIC, NY
Newyork, NY.Jain
Meditation International Center, 244 Ansonia
Stn., New York, NY 10023, founded by philosopher spiritualist Gurdev Chitrabhanu, organised the tour of Jain temples and places during November 1987. A group of 18 followers from the United States under the spiritual guidance of Gurdev Chitrabhanu immensely experienced their inner peace and providence through their voyage.
The tour took them to Sravanabelagola, where emperor Chandra Gupta with his religious Curu Badrabahu made history over 2288 years ago and the monolithic granite statue of Lord Bahubali, son of the first Tirthankara, Rishab, was carved 1007 years ago by the then premier of the ruling Ganga kings. At Palitana, the Shatrunjaya temples provided breathtaking, inspiring and memorable moments to the voyageurs with special vibrations imparted through their architectural beauty and magnitude. Joy was exclaimed at Mt. Abu where atop Delwara temples exhibit exquisite and spectuacular architectural beauty. At the Adinath alcove, a lengthy meditation was held and Gurdev gave special blessings to each and performed initiations. Other highlight here was Gurdev with his father climbed the moutain at Achalgarh and spent time together meditating. It is recalled here that Curdev during his monkhood had spent a lot of time in the area. Later a trip to Taj Mahal in Agra was made.
The awe-inspiring temples, Gurdev's guidance and the inner peace and the glow, of the people, are what transformed the participants. Many observed, "Once you have gone, you are quite the same again." But each agreed. It was a memorable important life experience.
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PARSHVANATH JAYANTI CELEBRATED AT ST. LOUIS, MO
St.Louis, MO. The birth day celebrations of the 23rd Tirthanakara, Parshvanath was organised on December 13, 1987 by the Jain Center of St.Louis, Missouri at 582 Bridgebend Road, Manchester. The program began at 2.00 PM with prayers followed by video presentation of meditation by Gurdev Chitrabhanu. Special poojas were performed between 3.45 to 4.15 PM to Lord Parshvanath.
CONFERENCE OF RELIGIONS CLEVELAND, OHIO
Cleveland, OH. On December 6,1987 Dr T.Salgia, President of JA ! NA, participated in a conference of Religions sponsored by the Interfaith Commission, Cleveland. The theme of the conference was Religious Justice.
Dr Salgia talked on the theme from Jain Religion point of view and provided an opportunity to the audience to learn about Jain Religion, its fundamentals and principles such as Ahimsa, Vegetarianism and Peace.
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MATRIMONIALS
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ALL JAINS WORLD OVER
Correspondence invited from parents of U.S.citizen/immigrant giri for handsome doctor 30 years/172 cm, FMCEMS passed and interested settling in USA. Correspond Mr N.C.Jain, 113/12 Swarup Nagar, Kanpur-208002, India. Tel: 214260.
Gujarati parents invite correspondence for engineer son, 27, tall, smart, handsome having US govt job. Seek educate, beautiful, cultured bania girl. Reply with returnable photo to: P.0.Box 65, Warminster, PA 18974.
Looking for a suitable bride for a bright hancisome 26 years old, landscape architect who is 5'10" and has a fair complexion and green eyes. Strictly vegetarian, has strong religious background and believes in family values. Correspond: Dr Nemi Chand Jain, 3206 Cutter PL, Davis, CA 95516. Tel: (976)758-4745.
Correspondence invited from US green card holder/Canadian immigrant for Cujrati Jain boy, 30 years, engineer settled in Madras. write to: K.Khandor, 4668 Owl Circle, Mississauga, Ontario, Canacia L 4Z 2W6. Tel: (416)890-1553.
Correspondence invited for an attractive Jain Girl, 22 years,5'3", B.A. from Delhi. Expert in cooking. Write to: Mr R.L.Jain, 613/100 Dev Nagar, New Delhi-110005, India.
A Gujarati Jain Widower 32 U.S.citizen well settled since ten years in health profession seeks a Jain Gujarati girl, preferably in medical profession. Should be family oriented. Correspond: V.Shah, 1779 Frank Ct, Glendale Hts, IL 60139, USA
JAIN NUNS AND SCHOLARS FROM INDIA
TO VISIT NORTH AMERICA THIS SUMMER'88 Cincinnati, OH.Dr Sulekh Jain, secretary of the Jain Federation of north America, reports that come this summer (1988) many Jain nuns and scholars from India are coming to north America, and the Federation has plans to provide opportunities and arrangements such that these people could visit various Jain centers. The list of the visitors:
7- Mahasati Chandanaji from Veerayatan, Bihar 2- Sadhvi Vibhaji from Veerayatan 3- HH Charukirti Bhattarak, Moodabidri Alutt, India 4- Dr Hukum Chand Bharill, Jaipur, Rajasthan 5- Dr Bhagchand Jain, Nagpur, Maharashtra 6-Kumsri Meenaxi, Veerayatan
7- Dinesh Modi For arranging their programs at various communities, the centers can contact for details; T.J.Saigia: (216)884-8939, Sulekh Jain at (573) 777-3367, Jain Digest at (476) 890-3368 and Naresh Shah at (713) 896-2766 Or (212) 374-5367 (office)
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JAIN CENTER OF ST. LOUIS, MO
ELECTS OFFICERS 1988
St. Louis, MO. On October 18,1937, the general body meeting of the Jain Center of St. Louis was held to discuss past year's activities, financial statements and to elect officers for the coming year. The new officers elected for the year 1988 are: Surendra Singhvi and Milan Kapadia were reelected President and Vice Presidents respectively. Kirit Shah was elected new Secretary and Manorama Khinduka is the Treasurer. Other officers are: Satish Nayak-Vicepresident Youth, Deepak Shah-Vicepresident Publicity and Sulochana Jain-Vice President Education.
SRI CHARUKIRTI BHATTARAK JAIN MUTT, MOODABIDRI, KARNATAKA
ARRIVING IN NORTH AMERICA Mississauga, Canada. The young, energetic and vibrant Jain Pontif, sri Charukirti Bhattarak, who ascended to the Pontifical post as Head on April 30,1975, to Moodabidri Jain Mutt of the western coast of Karnataka and where Dhavala Jain Scriptures are preserved, is a learned saint with Masters Degrees in Hindi and Sanskrit and a doctorate in Jainism. Sri Charukirti, whose Pontif was founded 658 years ago in the year 1330 during the reign of Bittideva, the Hoysala king at the time. Since then, the Pontifs of Moodabidri Jain Mutt have made growing contributions to the communities in the region through Jain Religion and philosophy. The present Charukirti Bhattarak has extensively travelled in India in pursuit of promoting Jain Darshan and also has participated in multifaith forums in USA. During Dashalaxan Paryushan Parva in 1988, the Pontif is visiting United States and Canada.He plans to deliver a weeklong Pravachans during the festivities at one city and will then travel to various cities to continue his speaking engagements. Organisations or individuals interested to take advantage of Pontif's visit and arrange a program for the benegfit of the community, please contact J A N A (216) 884-8939, or S.A.Bhuvanendra Kumar at (416) 890-3367/3368.
WELCOME NEW PATRONS TO JAIN DICEST 146. Mr Bhaichand & Mangalaben Shah, Toronto, Canada 147. Mr Ganpat & Manjula Lodha, Calgary, Canada 148. Dr Surendra Kumar & Hira Sethi, Butler, PA 149.Dr Suresh & Dina Shah, West Hartford, CT 150.Dr Surendra & Sushila Singhvi, St. Louis, MO 151. Mr Jagdish P Shah, Lawrence, MA
JAIN SAMMELAN AN EVENT OF GET TOGETHER & ACQUAINTANCE
ORGANISED BY JAIN CENTER OF NOCA Freemont, CA.On Sunday, February 7,1988, Jain Center of No California organised Jain Sammelan, where an opportunity was given to the members to come to know, each other,closer and enjoy a fraternal feeling: sequential to the religio-social setting semblance (re)created.
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PROF. PADMANABH JAINI SPEAKS AT BOSTON JAIN CENTER
Boston, MA. The Jain center of Boston organised a speaking engagement of Prof.Padmanabh Jaini of the university of California, Berkely on Saturday, December 5,1987. The internationally reknowned Jain scholar, who has authored many authoritative books, thrilled the audience, both the young and the adults with his prolific oratory. There was a question and answer session touching upon current values and interests of various Jain principles and practices, which have helped evolve a progressive living.
JAIN SOCIETY OF DETROIT OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 1988
Detroit, MI. The Annual General Body Meeting of the Jain Society of Greater Detroit was held on October 24, 1987 during which time the election committee, composed of Chandrakant Ravani, Ramesh Shah and Pankaj Shah, presented a slate of candidates for various positions. The whole slate was elected unopposed. The new executive committee for 1988 consists of:Sharad Shah-President, Shashi Shah-Vicepresident, Vinay Shah-Secretary and Jinadas Shah-Treasurer, Girish Shah-Public Relations & Jagdish Shah and Amar Shah-Trustees.
HOME TEMPLE OF LORD PARSHVANATH
ESTABLISHED IN HOUSTON, TX Houston, TX. Mr A.L.Mehta of Houston, Texas, an ardent Jain Laity as well a spiritualist, on October 21, 1987 established the home temple of Lord Parshvanath. The idol is made up of 5 metal and was gifted by Pal and Kusum Mehta of Boston, MA. Daily poojas are performed and as well special Jain festivities have been planned. The temple is located at 7806 Galveston Road, Houston, Texas 77034. Visitors are welcome to the temple and special pooja arrangements can be made. Further details could be obtained from A.L.Mehta at (713) 947-7348/944-4647.
JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR 1988
Chicago, IL. The members of Chicago Jain society on Sunday, Dec 1987 elected new officers for the year 1988. The election judges, Mukesh Doshi, Suresh Shah, Rajnikant Shah and Kirti Talsania, received nominations for both Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee and the elections were ably conducted. The Executive body consists of: Uttam Jain-President, Bhupendra Shah -Vice President, Pradip Shah-Secretary, Kishor Shah-Treasurer, Pravin Kat wala-jt treasurer, Jyotindra Doshi-Youth & Education, Urmila Talsania-membership, Dipak Kapadia & Kirti Shah-members. The Board of Trustees elected are: Rabindra Kobawala, Bipin Parikh, Arvind Shah, Niranjan Shah and Vikram Shah.
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WHAT IS, IS YOU
How to feel throb of one's own Self
• Myths, legends and reality • Explanation of 4 types of people • Atma⚫ Gnana • Kashya
YOU ARE WONDERFUL
Insights which are necessary for life •Concepts of what we want from life • How meditation works with insights, concepts, experiences
THE JOY OF BECOMING • Perception of world and its effects • What and how things come to us • How to transform situations, inoods
BONDAGE AND FREEDOM Pain and loneliness
• Ego and it connections with bondage • The art of living in happiness
THE POWER OF MIND •How mind works and how to direct it • How knowing oneself helps in our everyday living
RECOGNITION OF SELF
• Influences and how to sort them • Recognizing misconceptions
• How meditation directs us to attract qualities beneficial for us
LOVE WITHIN: LOVE WITHOUT . Knowing what one wants from life • Understanding aspects of love and their effects
TRAIN OR ENTERTAIN THE MIND Motivations and contradictions Liberation from mind and from confusion
• What the mind yearns for even during spiritual practice
TUITION AND INTUITION
Developing intuition
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• How negativities work
• How one achieves universality
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THINK OF WHAT YOU THINK • What percolates in back of your mind • Effects of expectation and selectivity • Creating energy and healing • Nine steps to free one's mind
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HAPPY BIRTH DAYS OF PROGRESSIVE JAINS
12 December 1924
Ganesh Lalwani, of Calcutta, is a prolific
writer, author & Editor of Jain Journal 18 December 1921 K.T.Vora, a reputed banking executive &
financial administrator 19 December 1894 Seth Kasturbhai Lalbhai, a well known
industrialist and banker from Gujrat 20 December 1896 Bahadur Dayalchand Jain, reputed Railway
Engineer from Haryana and founded Thappar
Institute of Engg & Technology in India 22 December 1877
Jugal Jishor Mukhtar from Delhi was a Jain journalist, scholar and a poet who composed
Meri Bhavana in 1916 25 December 1948
Virendra Kumar Hegde from Karnataka is the Administrator and Spiritual Head of Dharmastala and the errector of Lord
Bahubali statue there in the present times 30 December 1919 Shriram Jain is a well known autoparts
truckparts manufacturer of India 03 January 1888 Pandit A.Shantiraj Shastri from Karnataka
was a great Jain scholar poet in Kannada
and Sanskrit languages 03 January 1912
Chandmal Saraogi Pandya , an inclustrialist in Assam, promoted the establishment of
Cauhati University & hospitals in Assam 22 January 1899
Pt Chainsukh Das Jain was a famous jour
nalist and sanskrit scholar 28 January 1901
Babu Nirmal Kumar Jain from Bihar was a great philantrophist & father of Aluminun
industry of India 06 February 1931 Mrs Omprabha Jain, politician & finance mi
nister (1962-72) of Haryana state, India 11 February 1387 Pandit K.Bhujabali Shastri, renowned Jaino
logist from coastal Karnataka 21 February 1906
Jainiti Prasad Jain, India's irrigation engg.
expert during 1930-1960 25 February 1890 Ambalal Sarabhai,industrialist from Gujrat
& founder of Sarabhai Pharmaceticals India DR JAGAT PRASAD JAIN
ATICAE CONFERENCE, JAPAN Kyoto, Japan.Dr Jagat Prasad Jain, Associate Professor of Accounting at Niagra University in New York state, participated and presented a paper titled, International Accounting, at the 6th International Conference on Accounting Education held at Kyoto in Japan, October 7-10,1987. Dr Jain's paper was chosen in a world-wide competition to present it at this conference. Dr Jain is the President of the Niagra Chapter of the National Association of Accountants.
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ASSEMBLY OF JAIN ACHARYAS PROPOSE UNIFIED FORUM
New Delhi.Nationally respected Jain Acharyas, Saints Vidyanand Muni, Tulsi Muni and Mahapragna Muni, from India assembled here in Delhi on October 20, 1987 to establish a unified Jain Forum to chart a course of common activities and actions for all Jains despite the distinct diversities in language, practices performances based on the region and reflections.
and
Through this Forum, the three Acharyas proposed to establish a common code of conduct for all Jain monks, organise nationally the celebration of 2000th Anniversary of Great Acharya Kunda Kunda; to promote and propogate the unique Jain technique Preksha Meditation and work towards establishing national Ahimsa Day.
such
At this Assembly of Acharyas, many prominent community leaders Sahu as Ashok Jain of the Times of India Publications, Ramesh Chandra Jain, Subhakaran M.L.Sethia were present.
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VEGETARIANISM IN UK 1987
London, UK.A survey, conducted by Gallup Poll on behalf of the RealEat Company, throws new statistical figures on vegetarianism and its trend in the United Kingdom. According to the survey, 1.3 million adults representing 3% of the adult population are now full vegetarians and this shows an increase of 11% from the past year. And 4.3 millions representing 7.7% of the population are now either full vegetarians or avoid red meat. Further, the survey points out that 1 in 5 adults are no longer eating meat at all or if so eat it rarely.
Vegetarianism is fast growing now in U.K.than at anytime.
DR NEMICHAND JAIN
EDITOR OF "TIRTHANKARA" AWARDED SAMATA PURASKAR
Indore, MP.Hindi Jain monthly, Tirthankara, is a respected and popular Jain periodical among Hindi speaking Jains in India. Its editor is Dr Nemichand Jain, a well known Jain scholar and thinker. His dedication and contribution to the harmony and pluralism of Jain way of life, thoughts and variations are superb.
All India Sadhu Marg Jain Foundation recently honoured Dr Jain conferring upon with its award Samata Puraskar and a cash of Rs 21,000 in recognition of his outstanding work to bring about harmony among Jain diversities and the promotion vegetarianism.
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DISTINGUISHED JAINS HONOURED IN DELHI
Delhi.The Jain Sabha of New Delhi organised Felicitation Function in the month of October to honour distinguished Jains from different parts of india and abroad. Dr .S.D. Sharma, vicepresident of India, was the chief guest on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the vicepresident pleaded with the Jain community to play a leading role in the drought reliefs in the country and in creating a peaceful atmosphere in the land. The distinguished Jains honoured are; Dalchand Jain-member of parliment from Madhya Pradesh, Tarachand Barjatya-popular Hindi film producer from Bombay, vice-admiral Sukumal Jain, air vice-marshal P.K.Jain, Premchand Jain of Jayna Watch Co, Ratanlal Cangawal, D.K. Sangal-secretary telecommunications, P.C. Jain-Secret. defence production, Virendra K.Hegde of Dharmastala Shrine, Seth Lalchand Hirachand Doshi-industrialist, Srenik Kasturbhai-textile magnate of India, Saryu Doshi-Jain Art authority and industrialist, R.K.Jain-Railway Board Chairman, N.P.Jain-Indian Ambassador to Belgium, U.C. Colecha cf UK Jain Samaj, K. Kastur Shah-president of Jain Samaj UK and Bharat Shah-industrialist from Ahmedabad.
JAIN SHRINES DEVELOPMENT IN U.P
UP GOVT PLEDGES RS 500,000
Muzaffar Nagar, UP.The "Tirtha Vandana Chariot", wnich is crisscrossing India to bring about social, cultural and human awakening through the teachins of the Tirthankaras, recently arrived here. On the occasion, the chief minister of U.P., V.B. Sinha, was on hand to participate in the arrival ceremonies of the charriot. At that time, the chief minister caileci upon Jains to spread the messages of peace, harmony and Ahimsa among the masses and pledged RS 500,000 to develop various Jain shrines in the state that needed upkeeping and renovation.
Sahu Ashok Jain, President of Jain Shrines Trust of India, on the occasion thanked the chief guest for the pledge and then talked about the contributions made by Jain Religion in enriching culture, art and literature as well providing leadership in the cause of India's unity in diversity. Further Jain appealed to the state and the federal govts to come forward with financial contributions of RS 200,000,000 as was made to Buddhists such that Jain Religion can play much more in the field of peace, social harmony, culture, Ahimsa and so forth for the benefit of the masses and the nation.
DR RATAN KUMAR JAIN
PASSED AWAY IN NAGPUR, INDIA During the summer of 1987, many Jain communities in USA and Canada have had an opportunity to listen to the dynamic lectures Dr Ratan Kumar Jain delivere on various topics of Jain Religion. With great sorrow, now we report that Dr Ratan Kumar Jain died of heart condition on Tuesday, October 13,1987 at 8.20 A.M. at his home in Nagpur India.
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KUNDA KUNDA MEMORIAL PROPOSED IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Mahavirji,RS. Bharat Jain Maha Samiti, a national organisation, met here under its President Sahu Shriyans Prasad Jain and many forth coming programs of the Samiti were presented to its to its members. The membership discussed the program and resolved to carry out 3-programs in the near future. It was decided to: 1 organise 2000th birth day celebrations of Saint Kunda Kunda 2 Build Kunda Kunda Memorial at his birth place in Andhra Pradesh, and 3 - publish a voluminous and authoritative book on the contribution of Jain Religion, in the past 100 years, to India's strength and unity.
JAIN POOJA CAMP IN NAGPUR, INDIA
Nagpur, MR. The Jain temple in the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra was the venue for a Jain Pooja camp organised to explain and teach various Jain Pooja performances according to Jain Agamic scriptures. Over 400 people registered at this special camp.
Various
Poojas
were held every morning and evening and lectures were were followed. At the end of the camp, Certificates of Merit were presented to the successful registrants.
DR SHANTINATH DESAI
VICE CHANCELLOR OF KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
Kolhapur, MR. Dr Shantinath Desai, vetern writer and professor of English at Shivaji university in Kolhapur, has been named the first VC of the newly established Kuvempu university in the NW part of Karnataka state.
On December 17,1987, A.N.Banerjee, the governor of the state, named Dr Desai to the post. Dr Desai is the second Jain in the state to hold the highest post in a university. Justice T.K. Tukol was the first Jain to hold the post of VC of the university of Bangalore in Bangalore.
TIRTHANKARA ANANTANATH TEMPLE ANNIVERSARY IN ANANTAKRISHNA PURAM, KERALA
Anantakrishna Puram, KR. The 55th anniversary celebrations of this Jain temple in Wynad district of Kerala in southern India were held on Jan 30-31,1988. The 2-day program was full of various activities and events. There were many Dharmic lectures by distinguished Jain scholars, publication of "Triloka Pragnapti" book distributed free on the occasion by Kerala's philanthrophist M.K.Anantiah Gowder and anoinment ceremonies of Lord Anantnath with 108 kalash.
Sri Devendrakirti Bhattarak of Humcha Jain Mutt presided over the 2-day celebrations.
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ACHARYA VIDYANAND BEGINS VIHAR TO SOUTH
Delhi.The Chaturmasa 1987 of Acharya Vidyanand in Delhi area marked many successful discourses, activities and the opening of Kunda Kunda Bharati Institution with its magnificent building situated on a couple of acres land near newly established Mahavira Park in south Delhi.
On November 1,1987, Acharya began his Vihar towards southern India and in particular to Kothali Kuppana Vadige, the home of his Guru, Acharya Desha Bhushan Maharaj, who passed away under the vow of Sallekhanakh in 1987.
JAIN CHAITYALAYA
INAGUARATED IN HARIDWAR Haridwar, UP.A beautiful Jina Chaityalaya, conceived and promoted by the Jain employees of Bharat Heavy Electricals, at Mel Ranipur in Haridwar was inaguarated on 16 January 1988. The temple was constructed at a cost of Rs 1,000,000 and it has a beautiful 8-sided pravachana hall. The total height including the kalash is 841
The 8-day celebrations from Jan 16-23 was largely attended and the consecration of the first Tirthankara, Adinath and the Panch Kalyan poojas were conducted under the spiritual guidance of Muni Shanti Sagar.
THREE JAINS ELECTED
TO KARNATAKA UNIVERSITY SENATE Dharwar,KA.For the first time in the history of universities in Karnataka state, Jains have been elected to the senates of Karnataka university in Dharwar and university of Mysore in Mysore. The three important constituencies-law and teachers professions and the graduates elected Jain contestents to the senate of the university of Karnataka. A.KMugadham was declared elected from the law profession constituency, S. Cali was successful from teachers constituency and P.C.Kurikuri was elected from the graduates constituency.
The three senators were felicitated in a gathering organised by Jain Young Association, Dharwar. Dr B.B. Rayanade, professor and head of the dept. of Jainoly in Karnataka university, Dr S.P.Patil and Prof.Shigekai were on hand to congratulate the young senators. Dr Dharanendriah, professor of Psychology, presided over the function.
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ACHARYA SHANTI SAGAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED IN TAMIL NADU
Poonumalai, TN. The Anniversary of Sri Shanti Sagar, a great Jain monk of high stature and spiritual strengths of the early and mid 20th century, was organised here by Kunda Kunda Curkul under the guidance of sri Vijayamati Mataji. The highlight of the event, where the students from the Gurkul participated, was a speech contest on the life of Shant Sagar. The values, virtues and the vibrancy of Shanti Sagar's life; his humanist message of peace, love, ahimsa and harmony for a progressive community of human as well other beings were presented by the participants of the contest. Otherwise they recreated Shanti Sagar's life through words and their sounds. The social and religious awareness and the following changes brought about by Shanti Sagar's message, mastery and vision were provoking and played a dominant role in shaping the society.
MYNA SUNDARI
IN VIDEO CASSETTE
Delhi. The story and history of Myna Sundari, a well known Jain personality from the historical past, will soon be depicted in video cassette. The title will bring forth and demonstrate some of the principles of Jain Religion through character presentation.
For further details and other info, contact Manav Productions, Chota Bazar, Teliwada, Shadra, Delhi-32, India.
SRI AMAR BHARATI OF VEERAYATAN HINDI MONTHLY JAIN MAGAZINE IS IN ITS 25TH YEAR
Veerayatan, Bl.Under the guidance of Gurdev Amar Muni of Veerayatan in Bihar, India, Sri Amar Bharati, a respected Hindi periodical, has entered its 25th year of publication. The magazine So far has carried and spread the progressive Jain thoughts, ideals and deeds as raveled by Amar Muni and is continuing with ever growing developments in this direction.
Dharshan
Mr Vijay Sinha Sujanti, Mr Virendra Kumar Gadia of Agra, Mr Kanhyalal Jain of Delhi, Mr J.M. Kothari of Bangalore, Mr Indrachand Gandhi of Narnaul, Mrs Kalavati Jain of Jammu and Mr Kedarnath Jain of Meerut have played a major role in the promtion of the periodical over the years. Jain Digest salutes Sri Amar Bharati magazine for its outstanding contribution to the community for the past 24 years and wishes the best yet to come on entering its 25th year.
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AMATYA GANGARAJA PREMIERE & COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF HOYSALA DYNASTY 1108-1142
- Prof.C.R.Rangaswamiah
University of Mysore, India
Amatya Gangaraja, the able minister and general of the Hoysala king (1108 -1142) in Karnataka, successfully fought against two powerful neighbours, the Cholas and the Chalukyas. A series of nearly fifty inscriptions at Halebid on Vijaya Parshvanath monument built by Gangaraja's son Poppa Dandanayaka reveal a lot about Gangaraja's splendid carrer.
To liberate Gangavadi province from the clutches of the Cholas and their domination, Gangaraja was entrusted with the supreme command. Adiyama, the Chola governor of Cangavadi, when refused to surrender on seize by Hoysala army, Gangaraja marched against the enemy and a severe battle took place at Talkad in 1114 A.D. and the Chola army was completely defeated. In honour of this victory, the king granted Bindiganavole village to Gangaraja.
Several inscriptions bear bold exploit of Gangaraja in this battle. At Talakad when the two armies met, Adiyama was defeated and ran away as if in a race and the other Chola officer, Tigula Dama turned his back in the battle field, escaped and took refuge in the forest. Another epigraph records that valiant Cangaraja captured Talakad, took posession of Kongu, killed Narasingavarma and took posession of the king Vishnu. Yet another record mentions that Cangaraja having driven out the Tigulas (Tamilians), restored Gangavadi to the Hoysala king, Gangaraja was granted Govindavadi village, and he was elevated to the rank of Samantha.
The success of Cangaraja against the Cholas alarmed the other neighbour, the Chalukyas. The Chalukya emperor Vikramadity VI collected a huge army from his twelve feudatories and was led against the Hoysalas by the experienced general, Acharasa. The army marched towards Hoysala capital Dorasamudra and reached Kannegala in the present Hassan district. Gangaraja once again assumed the supreme command and attacked the huge Chalukya force at Kannegala. The Chalukya army fled away in confusion leaving behind their equipment.
Gangaraja was a staunch supporter of Jain religion. He took keen interest in its propogation. He is described as the strongest champion of Jain Faith during this period. The Jain records make frequent reference to his gifts to the needy, relief to the sick and promotion of learning. He took pains to repair many Jain temples. He took interest to beautify the surroundings of Lord Bahubali at Sravanabelagola and built the enclosure around it. He also built a new town, Jinanatha Pura, near Sravanabelagola.
Gangaraja died in 1133 A.D. and his death was deeply mourned by the king and his subjects.
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