Jain Digest 1992 01

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
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JAIN DIGEST
QUARTERLY NEWS MAGAZINE

January 1992
Volume 19
FEDERATION OF THE JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA
Federation
CIRCULATION 5,600
of JAINA
Number 1
established
Live and let live
Editor-In-Chief; Surender K. Jain
3 Ransom Rd., Athens, Ohio 45701 USA For Private & sonal Use Only
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Jain Digest
Jain Digest is a quarterly news magazine published by the Federation of JAINA for the international Jain community and many others who have interest in Jainism. Besides domestic and international news including achievements, awards and honors received by individuals, we also publish some articles of general interest appropriate to the goal of this magazine. The directors of Jain Centers both in the United States and abroad should send their newsletters and other items of interest to the Editor as per details given below.
Materials concerning matrimonial matters should be sent to F.J. Dalal, 9001 Goodluck Road, Lanham, MD 20706. News for the Youth Corner may be sent to Urmila Talsania, 5 Yellow Star Court, Woodridge, IL 60007 and items relating to Library and Education should be sent to Premchand Gada, 4410 Fiftieth St., Lubbock, TX 79414.
It is requested that all articles submitted be typed, of good quality. Black and white non-returnable photographs may be sent for possible publication. We will try our best to publish the materials sent, but due to space restrictions, the Editor reserves the right to edit any of the material submitted. Materials submitted will not be returned regardless of being published or not. Editor-in-Chief: Surender K. Jain, Phone & Fax (614) 592-1660.
Executive Advisory Board
Sulekh C. Jain, Pramod Jhaveri, Prem C. Jain, Premchand Gada, F.J. Dalal, Urmila Talsania, Arvind Vora, John Cort, Ravindra K.Jain, Narendra Sheth, Surendra Singhvi, Mahendra Dosi, Jagmohan Humar, Manubhai Doshi, V. Venkatachalem, John Laplante, P.B.Bhattacharya, and Hope Tyburk(Publishing Editor).
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President Sulekh Jain (513) 777-1554; First Vice President Jagat P. Jain; Vice Presidents Mahendra Mehta, Manibhai Mehta, and Prabodh Vaidya; Secretary Satish Nayak; Treasurer Vinod Doshi; Past Presidents Manoj Dharamsi and Tansukh J. Salgia.
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I hope that you are receiving the Jain Digest regularly. I always look forward to hearing your comments. We are covering news of all Jain centers in the United States, Canada and other parts of the world. We are able to continue to publish these through the generous support of our donors. I urge each family to donate regularly, no
Houston Jain Sangh(NJ)
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matter how small the donation may be. Furthermore, if each Jain center pledges to send one advertisement each issue this would go a long way. I believe each center can come up with such a pledge to put Jain Digest on a strong footing. I also urge each center to send their news that they believe could be in the Jain Digest in time. (Please note the schedule laid down on the cover

New Jersey
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San Francisco
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page for submissions) Frankly, last minute article insertions cause problems. I suggest each center appropriates a liaison officer to the Jain Digest. This officer would be in charge of collecting and sending their area news column for publication.
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Jain Digest
SYNENNUNNI
CONTENTS
Special Thanks
This issue of the Jain Digest has been partly sponsored by the generous donations of the following individuals.
Vantage Point News and Announcements International News Outstanding Teacher JAINA Committees Education Conference Communication Barrier Calendar of Events Matrimonial Education Youth Meenakshi's Deeksha Vegetarianism Letters
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Ravindra K. and Usha Jain,
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I would like to thank Ravindra K. Jain, Bedford, TX, Urmish Mehta, Columbus, OH; and Steve Jain, Athens, OH for their help in proof-reading and Hope Tyburk, Publishing Editor, for a beautiful job.
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Vantage Point
Is JAINA meeting your expectations?
Sulekh C. Jain By Sulekh C. Jain
The charter of JAINA states that it is an association of associations and it should assist all member organizations to further Jainism and undertake and promote activities that are non-sectarian and benefit all or a majority of its members.
JAINA, against many odds, in its 11 years of existence has tried to fulfill this charter. Today, JAINA and the Jain community is well-recognized and respected not only in the U.S. and Canada but throughout the Jain world in India and other countries also. I came back recently from Singapore and India meeting prominent Jain leaders from Hong Kong, East Africa and Dubai. Also, I met hundreds of Jains, Jain leaders Sadhvis, Sadhus, Acharyas and attended many Jain functions and celebrations. Everywere I went and nearly everyone I met had a good image and vibrations about the
North American Jain community, youths and, by various local Jain centers) have become the national organization JAINA. During this regular features. We met at Pittsburgh in Septrip I also realized that as our visibility in tember 1991, Cleveland in Jan.1992 and plan creases so do our roles, responsibilities and to meet in Atlanta and other places this year. expectations.
5. Jain Pathshala workshop: A two In October 1991 issue of the Jain day Pathshala workshop was held in New York. Digest I wrote about the great summer of 1991. This was the first ever in North America. It was truly a great summer. After the sixth 6. Overseas Visits and Contacts: InterJAINA Convention in July 1991 at San Fran- national contacts and visits are beneficial in cisco, a new executive committee was elected. many ways. As mentioned earlier I visited Jain The task of this committee is not only to fulfill Sangh in Singapore, represented JAINA at JAINA's charter but also to meet the ever Meenakshi's Deeksha at Veerayatan, particiincreasing needs and expectations of the Jain pated in celebration at Jain Vishva Bharati community.
University, Ladnun, attended many public Jain The question, "is JAINA meeting your functions, addressed many meetings in India, expectations?" needs to be given a serious met many Jain scholars and leaders, gave an consideration. In this issue of the Jain Digest, overview of Jains in North America to the Vice let me attempt briefly to give you some insight. President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, Let you be the judge and decide what we and met Jain leaders from Hong Kong, Dubai together you and JAINA) can and should do. and East Africa. In addition, we maintain regu
1. Personal visits to various Jain cen- lar contacts with the Jains in the United Kingters: Since July 1991 myself, Dr. Jagat Jain and dom. Recently other members of JAINA Exother members of the JAINA Executive have ecutive also visited India for the same mission. visited Jain centers in Ottawa, Toronto, Seattle, 7. Religious Conference: JAINA was Portland, Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, well represented at Religious Pluralism ConNew York, Boston, Siddhachalam, Buffalo, ference at Harvard University in October 1991. Cincinnati/Dayton, Syracuse, Columbus, Roch- 8. Press/ Media Coverage: Through ester, Los Angeles, etc. for exchange of ideas the efforts of several individuals we (Jain Comand to improve communication.
munity) have been getting good media cover2. Division of responsibilities: To be age in North America as well as in India. responsive to your needs, JAINA Executive
What is your role? Communicahas divided its responsibilities.
tion is a two way street. We need to hear 3. JAINA National Committees: To from you more often. Please call or write to, increase the scope and improve the quality of JAINA Executive, chairmen of various comactivities, JAINA has now appointed 30 na- mittees and your own directors of JAINA. tional committees.
We need more participation. Many commit4. JAINA Executive Meetings: To im- tees need more participation. Let us keep the prove our workings JAINA executive (hosted momentum going. Let us participate and
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- Jain Digest Greater St. Loius celebrated Mahavir Nirvana Day
The Jain Center of Central Ohio: Snatra Pooja
Pravinbhai Doshi to visit N. America in 92
News and Announcements
MAHAVIR NIRVANA DAY CEL- By Urmish Mehta, Columbus, OH EBRATION was organized by the Jain
Snatra Pooja is the celebration of the Center of St. Louis on Nov. 9,1991. Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji and Shree
birth of Lord Mahavir. Lord's birth was
known by the three worlds namely, Shanti Priyaji visited and gave an illumi
Urdhvaloka, Madhyaloka and Adholoka. By Hasmukh Shah, Silver Springs, MD nating discourse on the interpretation of
According to the interpretation of the meanDr. Pravinbhai D. Doshi, F.R.C.S. Life in Jainism and of Ahimsa. This time
ing of the sixteen dreams of mother Trishla, Nirvana day had an added significance for (England) a renowned Jain scholar and
this was the greatest day on the earth for the orator on Jainism has kindly consented to the St. Louis Center, since it completed
people of all the three worlds. Even Indra visit U.S.A and Canada during summer of five years of its existence on this day.
from the Urdhvaloka came to celebrate it. 1992. Dr. Doshi speaks fluently in English,
When we perform Snatra Pooja we go back Hindi and Gujarati. He has pioneered Houston Jain Center to those auspicious moments when the various educational activities for making
Light arrived into this world to liberate us young Jains more interested in understand
from the bondage of the infinite deaths and ing and practice of Jainism. Exact dates of
the births. Snatra Pooja describes how Indra his visits are being worked out now. Houston Jain Society has opened
and Indrani took the Lord to the Meru Organisatons interested in hosting his visit the doors of its library. It will be open daily
Parvat upon his birth to give him a bath and this summer may contact Hasmukh from 11:15 to 11:45 am. There are a variety
then to offer him the prayers. It also Shah, 1409 Rising Wind Court, Silver of books, audio cassettes, as well as video
s well as video describes the ushering of prosperity in the Spring, MD 20905, Phone: (301)384 1746.
town and the state upon the birth of Lord choose from.
Library has opened
Jain scholar speaks at Northern California
Shree Kiranbhai Parekh, a Jain scholar from Bombay, India visited the San Francisco Bay area to give religious discourses at the Jain Center of Northern California from September 27 - October 10, 1991. Navakar Mantra Jaap chanting at Lubbock
The Jain Center of Lubbock had a group meeting for chanting Navakar Mantra and Bhajans on Thanksgiving Day. Dr. Prem Gada presided and scholars from India - Professor Malook Chand Shah and Mr. R.K. Jain addressed the meeting.
Bhoomi Poojan performed at Detroit By Sona Mehta Columbus, OH
On November 30, 1991 Bhoomi Thus it can be said that even nature Poojan for the new temple at Farmington favored the auspicious moments of Hills, (Detroit) was performed. On the great Poojan. Bhoomi Poojan is a day of Bhoomi Poojan, the Bhoomi special prayer offered to gods who in Pravesh Ceremony was performed by return help and protect the endeavours Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji. He undertaken by the people who offer the recited the great Samayika Sutra to prayer. During the Pooja, flowers were begin the Poojan, which lasted over dropped by helicopters on the site of two and half hours. Weather remained Bhoomi Poojan. The program was atsurprisingly good till the end of Poojan, tended by a large number of people on inspite of the windy, icy and stormy each of the three days of the celebraforecast of the day by the TV media. tions.
"Children are likely to live up to what you beleive of them. Lady Bird Johnson
Boomi Poojan Ceremony at Detroit
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Sangh from Boston
-Jain Digest Mahavir. Understanding the significance | Ahimsa Celebration | Temple committee: of this Pooja, The Jain Center of Central Ohio, Columbus has started performing committee named initial questionnaire this Pooja once every month. Any other center who may be interested in the details
results released and Samagri of Snatra Pooja should contact: Sailesh Parikh at (614) 863 5436 or
By Dr. Mahendra Pandya, Staten Island Narendra Shah at (614) 891 0830.
An initial analysis of the response to the questionnaire sent out in the Octo
ber, 1991 issue of the Jain Digest indicates Diets are including
that a majority of our Jain readers favor our more vegetables
temples to have both Digamber and Shwetamber Murtees on the same plat
form with Namokar Mantra in the middle. From Cincinnati Enquirer Jan. 4, 1992
Most of them felt that this arrangement is U.S.consumers' diets have shifted
an ideal representation of all the Jains. The dramatically in the past 20 years from
Jain Centers of Dallas, Toronto Pittsburgh heavy consumption of meat and animal
Surendra Singhvi
and Buffalo have already adopted such an products to a larger emphasis on crop prod
arrangement in their temples. ucts.
To promote the principles of non
The JAINA temple committee From 1970 to 1990, a period when violence in North America among Jains
again urges all of the readers to please send per capita food consumption climbed 8%, and non-Jains, the Federation of JAINA
their suggestions, for input while the plans use of animal products in diets rose less has established a new committee for the
for temples in North America are being than 1%, while consumption of crop prodAhimsa Day Celebration naming Surendra
finalized. Please send suggestions to Dr. ucts rose 16%, according to USDA's anSinghvi as chairperson. All Jain Centers
Mahendra Pandya 3371 Richmond Ave., nual Food Review. are encouraged to celebrate Ahimsa Day
Staten Island, New York 10312. "Diets have shifted away from
on the first Sunday in October (To be in meat or animal products as the main entree
aproximity with Mahatma Gandhi's birthtoamixture of animal products, vegetables,
day which falls on October 2.) This is also fruits, nuts and grains," Judith Jones
being practiced in India under the leader- visits Siddhachalam Putnam wrote in the review.
ship of Dr. D.C. Jain, Head of Neurology, The sharp increase in consumpSafdarjang Hospital, New Delhi.
For the last three years, the Jain tion of crop products was fueled by ex
The following activities may be
Center of Greater Boston Sangh has panding use of vegetable fats and oils, encouraged by local Jain Centers: provid
been going to Siddhachalam for a weekflour and cereal products, frozen potatoes, ing vegetarian food to homeless people;
end trip during summer. This year about peanuts andnuts, Putnam said. donating toys and household items; orga
120 people went there in two buses and a Consumption of fresh fruit rose nizing a program on Ahimsa for all Jains;
few cars during the week-end of August 24% to 94.0 pounds per person from 1970practicing Ahimsa by controlling anger,
23-25, 1991. 1990, while fresh vegetable use skyrockgreed, ego, deceit; requesting the local city
The highlight of the program was eted to 38% the USDA said. officials to proclaim the Ahimsa Day; and
discourses, quesions and answers sessions preparing a news release for local media.
and spiritual mantra-chanting with Shree Song book being Comments from all readers are being solic
Acharya Sushil Kumarji. Shree Amrendra ited and may be sent to Surendra Singhvi,
Muniji held Yoga-training sessions in the translated into 145 Lemon Wood Court., Springsboro,
morning and Bhakti-Bhavana program was OH 45066. (513)748-2569.
held on Saturday night. On Sunday morn
ing, Snatra-pooja was performed in the The Jain Society of Rochester has JAINA World
new temple by Shree Khemchandji while translated a number of Stavans (songs) into
the Sangh perfomed murtipooja. English and is planning to publish a book- Community Service let that will be distributed to the attendees of the next JAINA convention in Pitts- Committee
Sangh from Northern burgh. If you have any song translated into
JAINA has established World
New Jersey visits English, please let them know so that they Community Service committee under the may include it in the publication. The con- chairmanship of Dr. Dhiraj Shah M.D. of Boston Jain Center tributors of any new material will be duly Buffalo, NY. This committee will underacknowledged in the booklet. For addi- take charitable projects for India. Indeed tional details, please write Anop Vora, 1 one such project for earthquake and drought
Jain Center of Greater Boston was Robin Dr., Rochester, NY 14618 or victims is underway. For details contact honored to host a Sangh from Northern call(716) 473-9290. Dr. Dhiraj Shah at (716) 773-1314.
New Jersey during Sept 28-29, 1991. NJ
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Sangh performed the pooja at Jain Temple while Shree Chitrabhanuji guided the Paryushan Program fol
lowed by Bhavana and
Dandia Rass in the
evening. This program Seventh Biennial JAINA Convention
coincided with the 10th temple anniversary. Shree Chitrabhanuji
blessed the tapasvis from
New Jersey and Boston during the Paryushan Program.
Houston Jain
Society donates to the needy
The Jain Society of Houston celebrated Diwali-Mahavir Nirvan Day under the guidance of Shree Rupchandji and Shree Manak Muniji from Nov. 1-7, 1991.
Jain Digest
1991:
Tapascharya."Nov. 2, Mahotsav-in London the installing of Jain Panchkalyanak Pooja was performed at idols- was held October 27, 1991. About 4000 devotees participated in the event.
Jain
manuscripts
being compiled
Institute of Jainology, London, U.K. has undertaken a project of compiling all the manuscripts and old books which were preserved outside India over the last few centuries. India Office Vinod Doshi, 140 Penn Lear Dr., Monroeville, has more than 1000 manuLibrary and Records (IOLR) PA 15146 (412) 856-0235.or Dr. Surendra K. Sethi, (412) 283-8822.
scripts, some as old as 700 years.
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Site: Expo-Mart, Monroeville, PA Theme: Jainism: past, present and future.
Also, during Paryushan the society, collected used clothes and sent them to the Share and Care Foundation in New York.
Monroeville (Pittsburgh)
July 2-4, 1993
Program plans are being finalized. If you plan to volunteer or seek information related to the convention, please contact:
Jain Society of Toronto keeps busy
The following are some of the activities held in Toronto and surrounding area. June 8, 1991: Panchkalyanak Pooja was performed at the new residence of Dr. Bharat and Sheela Shah. July 20-21 1991: Shree Sidhhachakra Pooja was performed by Shree Babubhai Kadiwala and his group. Aug. 11, 1991: Antraikarma Pooja was
performed at the Hindu-Jain temple, Lon
don, Ont. at the 1st death anniversary of
Shree Chandra Mohan Jain and his daughter Nishant. Sept 7, 1991:Mahavir Janmavacchan and Swapna Cermony performed at Buffalo. Sept 8, 1991: Mahavir Jayanti, Janmavacchan and Swapna
Cermony performed at Toronto. Oct.
26,1991: Navpad Pooja was performed at Jain Center of Toronto, on the occasion of "Parna Ceremony" of Mrs. Sadhna Sheth at the completion of her "Varshitap
Various dignitaries Jain monks, Jain scholars, young Jains from around the world are expected to attend. All are cordially invited.
the new residence of Ashok and Harsha Shah.
All the poojas were conducted by Shree Vasant Sheth and shree Raju Doshi
International News
Translation of Tatvartha Sutra
informed that the translation of Tatvartha Nema Chandaria of London has Sutra is on schedule. The draft is being edited and will be sent to wordsmiths as soon as possible. The draft is also being circulated to the four sects for comment. The book's release is planned for this year.
Jain Idols installed in South London
Derasar in South London, Pratistha At Oshwal Mahanjanwadi Ghar
Vegetarianism in U.K. is on the rise
Survey conducted by Bradford University shows that more than 28,000 adults are turning vegetarian every week in U.K.

Mahavir audio/video cassettes available
Audio/video cassettes on Lord Mahavir are available in Hindi and Gujarati. An English version will be available in early February. For more information please contact Nemu Chanderia, London, UK (081-997-2300).
Temple at Haridwar
Haridwar, the holy pilgrim center, has now Parshvanatha Temple, called Shree Chintamani Parshvanath Shwetamber Jain Temple. The function was attended and blessed by the Jain Saints, Acharyas and ardent devotees. The foundation which has undertaken the construc
tion of the temple has a Board of trustees
headed by Shree Shanti Lal Jain, Chairmen, Motilal Banarsidas Publishers. The Vijay. project has the blessings of Acharya Jambu

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Jain Digest
Outstanding Jain Pathshala teacher in Singapore
Jain Pathshala in Singapore (girls)
By Sulekh Jain, Cincinnati, OH
On a recent visit to the Singapore Jain Society, my wife Ravi and I had the good fortune of meeting a dedicated and devoted Jain teacher Mrs. Madhu Doshi. On Sunday morning we were greeted at the Singapore Jain Bhavan and introduced to the young Jain students and their teacher Mrs. Doshi. After her marriage Mrs.
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Doshi moved to Singapore and started the Sunday Jain Pathshala. She teaches Jain philosophy, rituals, poojas and prayers in English, Hindi and Gujarati. The boys and girls learn many aspects of Jainism. Her classes are well attended and the parents highly appreciate what Mrs. Doshi is doing for the young Jains in Singapore.
The federation of JAINA has established committees
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In order to make JAINA a broad based organization and to serve the ever, changing and expanding needs, demands and expectations of the Jain community in North America, JAINA has organized the following committees. Given below are the names of the committees and their chairpersons. Memberships on these committees are open to all Jains living in North America. The only requirement is your interest, vision and willingness to work. You can join more than one committee depending on your interest. If interested please call the committee chairperson or write to JAINA. In addition, we also need your comments and suggestions.
Singhvi (513) 748-2569: Cultural activities, Dilip Gandhi (508) 872-6979; Environment and Ecology, Girish Shah (408)378-8165; Encyclopedia of Jainism, Sri C. Jain (412) 795-8047; Fund Raising, Vibhuti Gosalia (602) 863-1073; Scholar Visitation, Naresh Shah (516) 741-9269; Museum and Art Gallery, Kirit Gosalia (602) 863-1073; World Community Services, Dhiraj Shah (716) 773-1314; Animal Rights and Vegetarianism, Kumudini Shah (417) 782-7380; Exhibition and Displays, Manhar Sheth (416) 828-9879; Fund Raising Canada, Lax Nagda (416) 626-7040; Membership, Jit Turakhiya (315) 622-3287; Public Relations, Nirmal Dosi (908) 3900296; Women Affairs, Bhadra Kothari (416) 820-0659; Jain Poojas, Arhant Jain (416) 827-7494; JAINA Convention, Vinod
Doshi (412) 856-9235; Marriage Info Service, F.J. Dalal (301) 577-5215; World Parliament of Religion, Sulekh C. Jain (513) 777-1554; Constitution Amendment, Jagmohan Humar (613) 736-0783; Jain Digest, S.K. Jain (614) 592-1660; Library and Curriculum, Prem Gada (806) 7944777; Inter-Faith Activities, Tansukh Salgia (217) 223-7735; Pathshala, Niranjan Shah (708) 635-7780; Jain Temple Guidelines, M.K. Pandya (718) 816-0083; Long Range Planning, Mahendra Nanvati (716) 4424553; Non-violence and Peace Movement, Shailendra Palvia(617) 449-8443; Retirement Affairs, Lata Champsi; Young Jains of America, Urmila Talsania (708) 9698845; Essay Competition, Jain Center of Boston (416) 646-1739; Summer Camp, Shan Jain (416) 646-7010.
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Jain Digest Jain Center of America hosts education conference
It was clear from the presentation that the Jain teachers are a unique breed of people.
By Yogendra Jain (Boston)
The JAINA Education Conference took place in New York on December 21-22 under the leadership of Dr. Prem Gada of Lubbock, TX. Over 40 teachers and scholars from all over the U.S. gathered. The goal of the conference was to find a common curriculum that could be used at the respective centers.
Several goals were set:
To see how various centers were teaching and motivating Jain youngsters, youths and parents to participate in Pathshalas.
To establish a Pathshala even in the homes.
To establish new teaching techniques that can be incorporated to make teaching practical and interesting.
To develop a curriculum which addresses science and Jainism as it applies to day to day life.
To find what teaching materials are already available and what additional ones need to be developed.
How to qualify Jain teachers to insure quality and correctness of the material that they teach?
To organize the JAINA Education Committee in several sub-committees and recruit members.
After establishing the above goals, each Jain center gave a presentation on how they run their Pathshalas. These pre
sentations provided much needed material which will be used to develop the common curriculum,
Many centers were represented at the meeting. Albany, Jayesh Shah; Boston, Kishore Shah, Yogendra Jain; Chicago, Manu Doshi, Niranjan Shah; Connecticut, Hans Maru; Detroit, Mahendra Shah, Narendra Shah; Houston, Ridhi Desi; New York, Susmita Mehta; New Jersey, Arvind Bhandari, Binny Mehta; North Carolina, Pravin Shah; North California, Navin Dedia; Rochester, Anop Vora; and Dallas, Pawan Jhaveri.
It was clear from the presentation that the Jain teachers are a unique breed of people. Despite the lack of interest and support from the parents, all the teachers continue to work hard.
After the presentation from the centers a new approach was decided upon.
Incorporate multi-media in teach
rights and applications in day to day life.
Add material on Jain rituals.
• Maintain our original Sanskrit Prakrit/Hindi words in the curriculum.
Teach other religions. Develop a Jain dictionary.
Streamline Pathshala logistics and teaching methods.
Have a teacher-guide to go along with the curriculum.
Many techniques for teaching were developed: start classes with Namokar Mantra and yoga, have debates, use students to teach part of the class, give homework, do group reading, interact with students, have field trips, be caring, have an award system, use only positive reinforcement, and get parents to participate.
The meeting concluded with satisfaction. All of the teachers felt that they were not alone in their endeavors and made determination so that they can work together and benefit our community. For further information on starting a Pathshala contact Dr. Prem Gada at (806) 793-8555 or Yogendra Jain at (617) 237-5997.
ing.
Develop anexamination on Jainism. Include environmentalism, human
Steps are being taken to improve communication Steps are being taken to im
Given below are the names of Washington D.C., Milwaukee, Minneprove the communication between Jain Jain centers and the assigned JAINA Ex-apolis/St. Paul, Cleveland, Atlanta. Cocenters and JAINA. Because of the in. I ecutive. All Jains and Jain centers are re- | lumbus, Orlando, Miami, Ft. Meyers creasing workload, and also to serve the I quested to contact the assigned JAINA and Charlotte. Group four: Dr. Satish Jain community better. JAINA Execu- Executive for all kinds of communication Nayak (314) 394-3195; St. Louis, Tulsa. tives have been assigned responsibili
and feedback as much as possible. Group New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Lubties. These include
one: Dr. Manibhai Mehta (714) 898-3156; bock, Memphis, Kansas City and Maintain regular contact with as- Los Angeles,L.A. Social Group, San Fran- Bramhi Jain Society. Group five: Dr. signed Jain centers.
cisco, Vancouver, San Diego, Phoenix, Sulekh C. Jain (513) 777-1554; CincinRepresent JAINA at their major and Seattle. Group two: Dr. Mahendra nati/Dayton, Daytona Beach, Jain Med. events and celebrations.
Mehta (416) 241-2044: Toronto, IMJM Int. Center. Group six: Dr. Jagat P. Jain *To provide information about
Canada, Jain Meditation Center Canada, (716) 688-0104 Buffalo, IMIMU.S.A.. activities, resolve any complaints and
Bramhi Society, Ottawa, Montreal, Roch- | Boston, Albany, Allentown, Cherry Hill misunderstandings.
ester, Syracuse, Elmira, London Ontario and Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Society. Group Collect news for Jain Digest. and Edmonton. Group three: Prabodh seven Vinod Doshi (412) 856-9235;
•Be a conduit between Jain center Vaidya (708) 985-9144; Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Raleigh and Jain Sangh of and JAINA.
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Calender of Events
April 12, 1992 - Mahavir Jayanti Celebration at Hindu - Jain Temple Pittsburgh. For information contact Vinod Doshi 412-856-9235
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April 18 19, 1992 Mahavir Jayanti Celebration at The Jain Center of Central OH. For information contact Girish Parikh 614-864-4581.
August 24-31, 1992 - Paryushan Parva Celebration. at Jain Center of Central OH. For information contact Girish Parikh 614-864-4581.
Dec. 29, 1992 Jan. 11, 1993World Vegetarian Congress will take place in Delhi and Medras. For information write Indian Vegetarian Congress, 1, Eldams Road, Madras, 600018, India July 2-4, 1993- Seventh JAINA Convention at Pittsburgh. For information contact Vinod Doshi 412-8569235.
Matrimonials
FEMALE
AF30:Gujarati brother invites responses from suitable candidates for divorced religious sister - vegetarian, fair, citizen, graduate, born Feb 55, 158 lbs., in PA. Contact (215) 464-4549 or (718) 4782621.
F131:Gujarati Vegetarian lady, divorced (after 3 weeks), from NJ, 5'2", 115 lbs., born Mar 51, invites responses from suitable candidates.
F132:Gujarati visitor girl from U.K. in NY, 5'2", 130 lbs., born Dec 64, dip. in Bus. invites responses from suitable candidates.
F134:Gujarati vegetarian divorcee from IL, 5'2", 116 lbs., B. Com. born May 56, seeks responses from suitable candidates.
F137: Gujarati vegetarian lady form CA, 5'1", 108 lbs., born Aug 56, B.Sc. (Micro-Bio), invites responses from suitable candidates.
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F139:Gujarati parents invite correspondence from vegetarian professionals with returnable photo for slim, intelligent, beautiful, social daughter 22, 5'2", B.S. (Health Pol & Adm), completing M.S. (Corp Edu, May 1992).
F141:Gujarati vegetarian citizen girl from TX, 5'2" 112 lbs., born Dec 66, B.B.A. (Mktg), employed, seeks responses from educated candidates.
F145:Gujarati vegetarian citizen girl from KY, born Sep 66, 5'2", 100 lbs., B.S. (Comp) employed, seeks responses from educated professionals.
F146: Gujarati vegetarian girl from Ahmedabad, India, 5'1", 110 lbs., born June 67, B.Com, well traveled, proficient in art of folk dance, running Dancing Academy, invites responses from professionals.
F148:Gujarati vegetarian girl from CT. 5'3", 100 lbs., born Dec 69, B.S. (1992), seeks responses from graduate boys.
F150:Gujarati vegetarian divorcee (short marriage of 12 days) from GA, 5'3", 110 lbs., M.A., Comp Progr, employed, seeks responses from professionals.
F151:Gujarati vegetarian girl from IL, 5'5", 115 lbs., born Aug 68, B.S. (Comp Sc), employed, seeks responses from well educated professionals.
F152: Gujarati Vegetarian girl from IL, 5'5", 115 lbs, born Aug 68, B.S. (Mech Engg), employed, seeks responses from well educated professionals.
F153:North Indian parents invite correspondence for their 27 year old daughter - fair, 5'5", vegetarian citizen, completing M.D. 1992, from tall, handsome professional and ambitious match.
F155:Gujarati parents invite responses from vegetarian non-smoker and non-drinker professional, preferable MD's for their daughter, M.D., 5'4", 115 lbs., born Feb 64.
F157:Jain parents invite correspondence from professionals for pretty, intel
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122 lbs, vegetarian, enjoys music and social activities. Write: P.O. Box 243, Station G, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4M-3G7.
Jain parents invite correspondence from U.S. educated physcians for smart, fair, U.S. Citizen, physician (M.D.), doing residency in radiation oncology, 27 years old, 5'31/2". Send biodata 9831 Tall Timber, Cincinnati, OH 45241, Phone: (513) 777-1554.
MALE:
AM28: Well established Gujarati parents invite responses for handsome dynamic son 28, 5'8", with Law degree, holding CA Real estate, General Contractor and Stock broker Licenses, from beautiful, well educated girl with Indian values from respectable families.
AM29: Gujarati professional, well settled in Toronto, born Mar 65, 5'7", invites responses from graduate girls, with biodata and returnable photo. Call (302) 645-7669.
AM31: Correspondence invited by visiting Gujarati parents for their M.S. Engineer, vegetarian son, 27, 5'8" from educated match with biodata and returnable photo to: P. Mehta, 1052 W. Cecil st., #10 Neenah, WI 54956. (414) 725-4512.
AM32: Gujarati parents invite responses from professional girls for their son, 27, 5'9", M.B.A., working for CPA firm. Reply with biodata and returnable photo to: Suketu Shah, 108-38 63rd Ave., 1st Floor, Forest Hills, NY, 11375. (718) 997- 8287 or (203) 359
8349.
AM33: North Indian parents invite correspondence for well employed son, 26, 5'7", vegetarian, non-smoking, non-drinking, M.S. (Chem Engg), from cultured, educated girls with returnable photo.
M133: Gujarati vegetarian from CA, 5'7" 165 lbs, born Oct 58, B.S.

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M136: Gujarati vegetarian from, CA. 5'6", 140 lbs., born Aug 62, B.S. (Pharm), H-1 Visa, seeks responses from graduate girls.
M138: Gujarati parents invite correspondence with returnable photo from professional vegetarian girls for handsome intelligent, social son, 24, 5'9", completing M.D. in May 92.
M140: Gujarati vegetarian from CA 5'6", 125 lbs., born Jan 52, B.Sc. (Chem), in Business, invites responses from suitable girls.
M142: Gujarati vegetarian divorcee (3 weeks marriage) from CA, 5'7", 154 lbs., born Jan 60 B.A. (Mktg, Acctg), invites responses from suitable candidates.
M143: Handsome Gujarati vegetarian, non-smoker, 5'8", 150 lbs., born Sep 57, divorced (married for 6 days), MS/ MBA, well employed, invites responses from beautiful, outgoing, cultured, professional girls. Contact Kirti Mody, 118 Greencroft Ave., Staten Island, NY 10308. (718) 966-0123.
M144: Gujarati vegetarian citizen from GA, 5'7", 145 lbs., bom Aug 66, B.S. (El Engg) well employed, invites responses from graduate girls.
M147: Gujarati vegetarian from PA, 5'9", 140 lbs., born Feb 63, Dip Engg, H1 visa, invites responses from suitable resident girls.
M149: Gujarati vegetarian from CA, 6'0", 145 lbs., born June 62 M.S. (El Engg), well employed, seeks responses from educated girls.
M154: Correspondence invited from highly intelligent, attractive, Medical or engineer for a brilliant engineer completing Ph,D, in El Engg. from Stanford in Fall of 92, U.S. Bom July 67, 5'7", 135 lbs. Contact Raj Mehta, 3786 Corina Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303. (415) 856-7844.
M156: Gujarati vegetarian from NJ, 5'7", 115 lbs, born February 54, B.A. in
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M157: Gujarati vegetarian from NJ, 5'7", 125 lbs., M.S. (Env Engg), F-1 visa, well employed, invites responses from educated resident girls.
NOTES:
1. The following have been engaged/married:
F001, F006, M009, F012, M016, F018, F019, M020, M038, M039, M047, F052, M058, M062,F063, M068, F076, F095, F101, M121, and AF01.
2. MIS is continuously updating its files. Registered candidates are requested to inform any change in their status immediately.
3. Miss Sonal N. Shah of CT donated $101 to JAINA on her engagement.
4. Miss Minal Parekh of GA married to Mr Punit Shah of U.K., one of the members of Youth Exchange group from U.K., both attending Sixth JAINA Convention at Stanford University in CA.
5. For addition to Jain Digest mailing list, please contact directly Dr. Surender K. Jain, Editor, at (614) 5921660.
6. MIS is organizing seminar type 'Get together' for young adults and their parents in various locations. Interested groups are requested to contact Mr. F.J. dalal or their Jain Center/Society.
Education
(Cont.)
Medieval Jainism: Culture and Environment.
P.S. Jain and R.M. Lodha New Delhi, 1990. xvi, 178p. Append., Index, ref.
ISBN: 81-7024-272-x Rs. 150.00
(HB).
Motilal Banarsidas, Delhi Medieval Jainism: "Culture and
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Environment" is an important book on the subject. This book is certainly the first work of its kind, highlighting the approach through which fast deteriorating environment can be saved through ethical values and principles of Jainism. The articles of the first part of the book deal with different aspects of Jain society, culture, art, and inscriptions of the period. The second part of the book comprises of some important papers dealing with cultural value of the Jain Literature and Jaina GranthaBhandaras. It shows that the contributions of Jaina writers to the development of literature are enormous.
The third part of the book deals with Jain way of life and environmental protection of the world. Ahimsa, Vegetarianism, simple living, charity, service and other essentials for human survival have played an important role in the protection of national culture and environment of the country.
Jain Yoga
Delhi, 1991.xxx,296p. Append, Notes, Tables.
ISBN:81-208-0775-8 Rs. 165.00
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Motilal Banarsidas, Delhi
This book describes what Jains considered to be the proper way of life for a layman. It attempts to examine the contents of the principle Jaina Sravakacaras. as these texts are not wellknown and often not easily accessible, some information about their authors have also been given and a few excerpts designed to show the extent to which one writer depends on another, have been included in the appendix.
It will be noted, that to avoid confusion, all technical terms have been given in Sanskrit even in cases where an original Prakrit form has falsely been Sanskritized.
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Youth
Essay Competition planned
Jain Digest Mantra. However, there is a significant eration group of ages 12 and under that does not
(Editors note: The section of the know the mantra. Also, almost twenty per
survey containing other issues which were cent recite the Namokar Mantra without
part of the original survey is not inknowing its meaning.
cluded. This is only an abridged version. Although seventy-seven percent
We appreciate the efforts put forth by the are proud of their Indian heritage and enjoy
youths.) discussing it with their non-Indian friends. a shocking sixty percent believe that the Dallas vouth active Jain heritage will disappear in the next few generations.
By Raksha Jain, Dallas TX As the Jain community continues
The Jain youth group of Dallas to expand outside of India, it is important to has been functioning for three years with a get feedback from the youth about how membership of about 20. Among their aceffectively the Jain heritage is being passed complishments are a book entitled Reflecon to the next generation. We hope that this tions summarizing the 1989-1990 year, a survey is the first step in that direction. Now video of their 1990-1991 activities and a it is the responsibility of each individual to movie about Mahavir. This is a very active preserve the Jain philosophy so that future group with goals on how to learn and generations can learn, benefit from and understand Jainism through discussion and "Extend the Jain Heritage to the Next Gen- lectures.
An Essay competition is planned to be held in conjunction with the seventh JAINA Convention. Your suggestions for topics are invited. Write or call: Shantilal Mohnot, 1016 Summer Ridge Dr., Murrysville, PA., 15668.(412) 325-2058.
Youngsters travel throughout Texas
Twelve youngsters from Dallas, Texas visited Houston during Thanksgiving weekend at the invitation of the Houston Jain fellowship. They all interacted well in their social activities and religious discussions.
Youth survey results made available
The Jain Youth Forum of Metropolitan Chicago conducted an in-depth survey at the Sixth Biennial JAINA Convention. This survey was divided into three categories: personal, religious and social.
Out of 221 respondents questioned, 117 were male and 104 were female. Almost two-thirds of the youth present were teenagers. Eighty-seven percent of the youths were from the United States while the rest were spilt equally between Europe and Canada.
Gujarati is spoken by eighty percent while others speak Hindi and other Indian languages.
Eighty-four percent are vegetarian. The youth from the United States feel that it is difficult to be a vegetarian; yet, sixty-six percent of the vegetarian youths claimed to have no difficulty.
The religious section of the survey included questions about Jain functions and activities in the youth's hometown. About forty-two percent do not have established youth groups.
When asked about reciting mantras and practicing Jainism, most of the youths surveyed said that they knew the
Youth Rap
From the Boston Youth Group Yo, they call me Lord Mahavir! I say NAMO, NAMO! (namo, I never eat meat and I never drink namo!) beer!
Get down and boogie and chant Follow me, if you wanna know
Namokar mantra till you die! The three jewels are the way to go.
We're Jain, we're cool, we're Dudes! I never cause pain,
peaceful fools And I'm proud to say that I'm a
For a Jain to be considered a Jain!
humanitarian, We're Jain, we're cool, we're He also must be a vegetarian! peaceful fools
I've attained Kevalgyan, or supreme Bad karmas attach to my soul, knowledge And prevent me from attaining my But I never went to school and I goal!
never went to collegel I gave up all of my possessions, The only way to attain eternal and for my sins I've given my deevana confessions!
Is to purify your soul and attain Here's some advice from your mama Nirvana! Don't die, attain Nirvana!!
We're Jain, we're cool, we're We're Jain, we're cool, we're peaceful fools peaceful fools
Yo man let's pray I'm through with the cycle of death Word to your muni and life
•Performed under the auspices of the because I never hurt a man and I
JAINA Convention during July 4-6, never had a wife!
1991 in San Francisco, U.S.A. I like to meditate on Friday nights! Lyrics: Anupam Palvia, Lead I prefer to talk- not get into fights! Vocalists: Anupam Palvia, Nimesh I never told a lie. I always told Shah what's true,
Background Vocalists/Dancers: To steal is the last thing I'd ever Brinda Shah, Mona Shah, Neili wanna do.
Shah, Pinky Shah, Sandeep Dalal, I say NAMO! (namo!)
Disc Jockey: Aseem Palvia, Side Dancers: Sonali Dalal, Ami Vora
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Texas youth group organized
By Pavan Zaveri and Sonal Damani, Austin, TX
Jain students at the University of Texas at Austin have organized a youth group. Meetings are usually held biweekly with a normal gathering of seven to eight members. All Jain students at UT Austin are encouraged to attend the meetings if possible.
Donors
Patrons Punam Jain, Mississauga, Canada Riverview Motel, Warren, OH Pratap Nahata, Sandy Hook, CT
Jain Society of South Louisiana, Metairie, LA Tarun and Jayshree Shah, E. Brunswick, N.J. Mrs Jagruti Dinesh Shah, Chesterfield, MO Dr. Pravina & Jayant N. Shah, Marietta, OH Kamlesh & Suman Jain, Langhorne, PA.. Mrs Hira K. Shah, San Bruno CA
Dr. Naresh & Sudha Jain, Phoenixville, PA Nilesh and Ahilya Shah, San Bruno, CA Dr. Rakesh & Diane Jain, Richmond VA Renu and Sanjay Jain, Houston, Texas Gyan Bharat and Charu Mehta, Columbia MD Chand Jain, Ont., Canada
Rajgiri witnessed historic Deeksha
Shree Sunder Lal Patwa Chief Minister Madhya Pradesh with Meenakshi Jain before Deeksha
By Dr. S.K. Jain
On Oct. 23,1991 we witnessed a historical event at Veerayatan in Rajgiri, Bihar. Meenakshi Jain who received her M. Comm. from University of Delhi renounced this material world and adopted the world of spirituality and religion. The Deeksha ceremony was celebrated in an extraordinary manner in the presence of thousands of people for eight days. The eight days beginning Oct. 16, 1991 of Deeksha celebration were named as ASHTANTIK PARVA.
The idea of the celebration was far from any pomp and show, but for exhibiting the falsity and deceptiveness of the glamor of the materialistic world. This has made an indelible impression on the minds of all the people that were present. People exclaimed with a feeling of joy and surprise that this Deeksha had been unique. Honorable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shree Sunder Lal Patwa presided over the Deeksha celebration while Dr. Sulekh Jain, President, Federation of JAINA, represented the JAINA. Meenakshi Jain has been named by her Guru Acharya Shree Chandanaji as Sadhvi Shilapaji. During my recent visit at Veeryatan, I was deeply moved by her serenity and grandeur in her new acquired title of Sadhvi. She is on four months of Maun (complete silence). Excepting for necessary religious discussion with her Guru.
Sadhvi Shree Shilapyji with Acharya Shree Chandanaji after Meenakshi got Deeksha and given the name Shree Shilapiji
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Medical basis of vegetarianism
the atherogenesis faster. 1985 Nobel Prize awarded to Professor Goldstein and Brown for their outstanding work on the cholesterol receptor deprivation with high animal food consumption. Most of the rich and elite people have this fatal illness.
Dr. D.C. Jain,
By Dr. D.C. Jain, Head, Department of Neurology, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
In the United States of America about 10 million people have adopted vegetarianism. All major states have vegetarian associations, which are actively engaged in the propagation of vegetarianism. In the United Kingdom, Switzerland, West Germany, Israel, Mexico, Japan, the vegetarian dietary habit is getting recognition from a large number of people.
What is the rationale behind this
movement?
Medical Basis: The fast growing medical sciences have been the major factor in converting the people to vegetarianism. The fibre content of diet, low cholesterol contents, prevention of zoonotic disorders have been the major reasons which have appealed the medical people to propagate vegetarianism. The discovery of human onchogene (mutation of gene by meat eating) by Professor Weinberg of Massachusetts Institute of Technology has revolutionized the programs of Cancer Prevention. Bowel cancer is very well known to be due to low fibre content in the animal diet. However, the association of breast cancer and other organ cancers appears to be due to a mutant cancer gene or some unknown reason. Prevention of hemorrhoids, varicosity, constipation, haitus hernia, ulcerative colitis and peptic ulcer by a fibre rich diet is known to medical scientists since four decades. Heart attack and stroke: Recently the relationship between animal food and the myocardial infarction stroke have gained much attention. In the United Kingdom and United States the trend is now, no animal food and less eggs in the diet. The cholesterol contents of animal food makes
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Prevention of zoonoses: The World Health Organization has brought to notice the 160 zoonotic disorders transmitted through the intermediate host: the animals. Many of these diseases are spread by mere contact and others by eating them (WHO magazine "World Health" - July, 1985).
Immunological state: The foreign body setting up the antigen antibody reaction, lowers the immune status and increases the chance of graft rejection in the organ transplants. Animal food increases the chance of bacterial and viral antigens to grow further. Thus the immune system is impaired.
Growing requirements of food energy resources has made the scientists to work out the alternative resources. The commercial production of meat is costly. The conversion rate of plant protein to animal protein is too low. It is, therefore, better to utilize vegetable food directly in the human diet rather than animal for protein. Not only the conversion of plant protein to animal protein is lower, the caloric conversion is much lower. It has been estimated that 7 vegetable calories are required for production of one animal calorie. It is, therefore, evident that the plant food to animal food conversion is not only too costly but too wasteful a proposition in the present day world when all efforts are being directed to remove the caloric malnutrition throughout the world. At the time when millions are dying of starvation, it is morally indefensible that over half the world's grain is fed to animals which in turn would be fed to people. The British Parliamentarian, Rt. Hon. Bernerd Westherhill, has expressed that economically there would be tremendous saving of food energy resources provided the intermediate link of livestock is broken and people start taking vegetarian meals. No soul on this earth will be left over without meal.
Economic basis: The animals and plants form a natural habitat for human beings. This ecosystem has greatly been disturbed by fast growing deserts, deforestation and de-animation. The fertility of
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land, soil erosion, all depend upon the animal life which apparently looks economically useless. Therefore, vegetarianism will promote the preservation of the animal kingdom and promote the forestry. The ecological experts are very fast realizing the need for maintenance of our ecosystem and environment.
Longevity of life and diet: The Human survival rate of India is fast decreasing. We have still people who are octogenarian. Attention has bee focussed on the Soviet Republic of Abkhasia. They live well over one hundred years and are largely vegetarian. They are healthy, vigorous,. slim and smart people. A study conducted by the Ethnographic Institute in Sukhumi revealed that arteriosclerosis is rare there except in extreme old age after one hundred years. A nine year study of 123 people over one hundred years old living on vegetarian food revealed no reported case of mental illness.
Physical strength and endurance: Johnny Welsmuher, Provo Nurmi, Chris Evert-Lloyd and many other marathon runners, body-builders, wight lifters have preferred to be vegetarian. The endurance and stamina has been extraordinary among them. In fact, in scientific tests using
a
stationary bicycle, athletes put on a vegetables and grains diet averaged three times as long as when eating animal based diet.
Vitamin b-12 deficiency=a myth: The myth among people is that meat would make them very strong. They believe that muscles of animals would directly incorporate into their muscles. The fact is that whatever you eat, is broken down by the digestive system. You must know that elephant, cow buffalo, bulls, oxen, gorillas, are vegetarians. How could they develop so strong without eating other animals!
Most of the nutritional scientist know that sub-acute-combined-degeneration a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B-12 is rare in India. If B-12 deficiency would have been so common, many more cases would have been seen in India. It shows that there is no deficiency of B-12 in vegetarians.
It will thus be not unfair if it is concluded that the world-wide movement for vegetarianism is the need of the time. Your kind support as an individual, scientist and ecological expert on the subject matter is urgently needed:

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Congratulations to Dr. Dhiraj Shah
Thanks Texas youth
Dr. Dhiraj Shah
Jain Digest - Nirmal Jain of Tokyo and I can not explain in words how pleased I was to see that. In
fact, what you have already done, has been Letters
a dream for me. To do the same I am trying to organize Jains in Tokyo, who are about 120 in number.
I completely agree with the one Dear Editor:
article in your magazine, which says"...the I would like to thank the Jain world has become a spiritual slum..." I Youth Group of North Texas for giving me certainly want to ensure the great works of the opportunity to learn a lot about Jainism. philosophy, metaphysics, Anekantvad and In the past two years I have been with them, many others,of Tirthankaras, Jain Acharyas I have learned a great deal. I have learned etc. do not get lost in the tornado of matemany positive points on Jainism. The ma- rialism which will ultimately destroy the jor one is non-violence. I think all mankind world and with it the human existence. should respect each other and treat each
Dinesh and Shubhra Jain other fairly. I also believe vegetarianism is
#302 Maison Watanabe something everyone should practice. I also
6-21-1, Higashi Kanamachi credit Jainism's ideals of no stealing, no
Katsu-shika-ku, Tokyo-125 Japan cheating, etc. All of these concepts plus many more are what make me love Jainism. Although I think some concepts are great, there are some ideas which I think go a
Dear Editor: little overboard. Jainism says you should
In many families in the United have no attachments to anything. It also
States both parents work. says you should do nothing because even if
In this system the mother cannot you do good things, you will get karma. As properly take care of the children. The a young Jain, I still have a lot to learn. But
mother is being replaced by a baby-sitter. so far, I am very happy being a Jain.
However, the mother is the greatest teacher.
Taking her away creates a serious loss to Manish Mehta
the theme of our Sixth JAINA Convention (age 12; son of Sudhir and
"Extending Jain Heritage to the Next GenSadhna Mehta)
eration". Therefore, JAINA should declare one more award: "The Ideal Mother". This
award should be presented to the mother Dear Editor:
who takes ideal interest in her child care. Last night I received a copy of your quarterly news magazine from Mrs.
M.R. Shah, Lubbock, TX
Mothers needed
The response of the appeal sent on Dec. 15, 1991 by the World Community service Committee of JAINA under the chairmanship of Dr. Dhiraj Shah for earthquake victims in UP (India) and drought victims in Kutch Gujrat (India) was overwhelming. we have already collected eight thousand dollars from 125 families. We hope to have the same response from other families. We would like to thank the donors and congratulate Dr. Dhiraj Shah of Buffalo, NY., for the tremendous success.
JAINA Executive meeting successful
The JAINA Executive Committee meeting took place Jan. 18-19, 1992 in Cleveland hosted by the Jain Society of Greater Cleveland at the Summit Motel. Various items concerning different committees of JAINA, the seventh JAINA convention, youth summer camp and next years budget were discussed. JAINA would like to express their deep appreciation to the Jain Society of Greater Cleveland for heir hospitality.
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By Sulekh C. Jain
I am writing to you for your financial support. From this and previous issues of the Jain Digest you have been able to get a glimpse of what is happening in the Jain world. Your expectations are increasing so consequently the activities of the JAINA must expand.
As you see JAINA has established thirty national committees to meet many of these needs. Jain Digest is improving in coverage, quality and circulation. The library, Jain Pathshala, World Community Service, Marriage Information Service, Scholar Visitation, Publication, Youth Activities, Essay Competition, Awards, Convention, Souvenir and Contacts with Jains here and overseas to name just a few activities are all expanding.
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