Jain Digest 1992 10 Vol 19 No 04

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
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JAIN DIGEST
QUARTERLY NEWS MAGAZINE
October 1992
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Volume 19
FEDERATION OF THE JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA
Federation
CIRCULATION 6,500
of JAINA
Number 4
established
Live and let live
Editor-In-Chief; Surender K. Jain 3 Ransom Rd., Athens, Ohio 45701 USA

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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 interests in Jainism. Besides domestic and international news, induding 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 the details given below:
ISSUE January April July October
DEADLINE November 25th March 1st May 21st August 21st
*Please note the change of deadline
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 60517, and items relating to Library and Education should be sent to Premchand Gada, 4410 Fiftieth Street, Lubbock, TX 79414. It is requested that all articles submitted be typed and of good quality. If you are able to send information on a 3.5" computer disk in ASCII format, please do so. Black and white, nonreturnable 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 & Staff Sulekh C. Jain, Pramod Jhaveri, Prem C. Jain, Premchand Gada, F.J. Dalal, Urmila Talsania, John Cort, Ravindra K. Jain, Narendra Sheth, Surendra Singhvi, Mahendra Dosi, Jagmohan Humar, Manubhai Doshi, John Laplante, Mahendra Pandya, Michael Tobias, Sam McCoy (Publishing Editor) and John Zimmerer (Graphics Editor).
JAINA Executive Committee President Sulekh Jain (513) 777-1554; First Vice President Jagat P.Jain; Vice Presidents Laxmi Nagda, Manibhai Mehta, and Prabodh Vaidya; Secretary Satish Nayak; Treasurer Vinod Doshi; Past Presidents Manoj Dharamsi and Tansukh J. Salgia.
Member Organizations of the Federation of JAINA
USA Albany (NY) Allentown (PA) Atlanta Boston Brahmi Society Buffalo Charlotte (NC) Cherry Hill (NJ) Chicago Cincinnati/Dayton Cleveland Columbus
Connecticut Dallas Daytona Beach Detroit Elmira (NY) Ft. Meyers (FL) Harrisburg (PA) Houston Jacksonville (FL) Jain Meditation (NY) Jain Sangh (NJ) Jain Social Group, Los Angeles
Kutchi Gurjar Jain Society Los Angeles Lubbock (TX) Intl. Mahavir Jain Mission Memphis (TN) Miami Middle Tennessee Milwaukee Minneapolis/St. Paul Morgantown (WV) New Jersey New York
New Orleans Orlando Phoenix (AZ) Pittsburgh Raleigh (NC) Rochester San Diego San Francisco St. Louis Syracuse Tulsa (OK) Washington, D.C.
Canada Brahmi Society Jain Meditation Center
Mahavir Jain Mission Montreal
Vancouver
Ottawa Toronto
IF YOU BELIEVE the Jain Digest is serving our community, please send your annual donation: Each page costs $250 to produce. We need your support in the form of an individual donation, or sponsorship of the whole issue by groups or businesses. See page 19 for details.
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SHREE BIDADA SARVODAYA TRUST
SANCHALIT SHAH KALYANJI MAVJI PATEL AROGYADHAM
C/o. Laxmichand Vishanji Rambhia, Plot No. 62, Dattashram, 2nd Floor, Sir Bhalchandra Road, Hindu Colony Road No. 2, Dadar (C. R.),
BOMBAY-400 014. Phone: 4304117
Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust, a non-governmental voluntary organization is dedicated to serving the rural population by providing them with medical services in various fields including pediatrics, ophthalmology, dentistry, ENT, cardiology, oncology, urology, polio, orthopedics, dermatology and nephrology at no cost. The primary focus of the Trust's activities are the rural patients in Kutch and Gujarat, where most of its parts are lacking in quality medical facilities. Each year the Trust organizes free medical camps in various villages throughout Kutch by setting up outpatient department where thousands of patients are examined. Many surgeries are performed at Bidada itself during camp whereas patients requiring investigation with sophisticated instruments or supra-major surgeries are called to Bombay.
The activities of the Trust had their humble beginnings in 1975 with camps in two medical specialties - ophthalmology, dentistry. The year 1991 was the 18th successive year that the Trust has been conducting medical camps in Kutch. During this period, camps in 14 medical specialties were conducted, more than 13000 patients examined over a period of 15 days, more than 800 operations performed during the camp, and over 150 patients called to Bombay for major surgery.
A summary of the performance of camp till date (1975-1991) is given below:
Medical Faculty
OPD (Examination)
Operations During Camp (at Bidada)
Investigation Surgery (at Bombay)
466 389
862 428 183
278
573
Eye
Cardiac
4703 ENT
8190 Orthopedic
5558 Polio
2884 Polio Calipers Skin
1369 Pediatrics
427 General Surgery 673
141918 Dental
65783 Dentures Plastic Surgery 407 Cancer
439 Kidney
376 Gynecology
583 Pepsmier Gastroentrology 560 General Check Up 7232 X-Ray IV-BA 2627 Biopsy
83 Patholgy
4613 Total
248425
121 15372 30 429 100
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17 383 110(Scopy)
18292
1688
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Our other activities include: 1. EPIDEMIC CONTROL In 1989 a major malaria epidemic broke out in Kutch where more than 2 lakh persons suffered. Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in collaboration with Vivekanand Research and Training Institute mobilized a team of over 100 doctors and paramedical staff treating more than 35,000 persons within a short time without a single casualty.
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2. HOSPITAL IN BOMBAY Feeling the need for a sophisticated diagnostic center to help our patients coming from Kutch as well as those in Bombay, a good samatarian family has donated a fully constructed building in Central Bombay. This building named Maru Hospital is being developed into a diagnostic cum day surgery unit. A mammography unit has already been donated by Dr. Dhiraj Shah from U.S.A. 3. DISEASE PREVENTIVE PROJECT Rheumatic heart disease is very prevalent in Kutch. Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in collaboration with KEM Hospital, Bombay have adopted two villages. We are monitoring 700 children quarterly for stepococci, a bacteria and giving them preventative shots. We plan to adopt more villages on availability of funds. We also propose to start preventive work in polio and eye as well as other diseases.
FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATION IN NORTH AMERICA (PROJECT MAP) (MEDICAL AID FOR POOR) Federation of Jain association of North America (JAINA) through their world Community Service have launched the programme Medical Aid for the poor (MAP) and sponsored the 19th Medical Camp at Bidada to be held from December 23, 1992 to January 5, 1993. The tentative program of the camp will be as follows:
Bombay Departure December 23, 1992 at 17.00 hours by Kutch exp.
Camp Inauguration
December 24, 1992 at 14.00 hours.
OPERATING DATE 12-26-92 12-26/28-92 12-26/28-92
12-28/29-92 12-28/29-92 12-30-92
CAMP
EXAMINATION
DATE 4TH Pediatric 12-25-92 14TH. Polio Camp 12-25-92 15TH Orthopedic 12-25-92 Camp 20th Cardiac Camp 12-26/28-92 19th Eye camp 12-26/27-92 19th Dental Camp 12-26/27-92 5th Urology and 12-29-92 Nephrology 1st Endocrinology 12-29-92 9th. Gastro
12-29-92 enterology 10th Plastic
12-30-92 Surgery 9th cancer
01-01-93 Detection Camp 5th General 01-01/93 Surgery Camp 15th Skin Disease 01-02-93 Camp 10th E.N.T. Camp 01-03-93
12-30/31-92
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12-31-92
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01-2/3-93
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01-02/03-93
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01-04/05-93
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Jain Digest
Contents
quality and it would be unfortunate if we are forced to move in the opposite direction. We urgently need commitments of sponsorship for individual issues by a group of businesses, supplemented by our usual donors who have kept us going. Jaijinendra.
Surender K. Jain
From the Editor Vantage Point News and Announcements Founders of JAINA Calendar of Events Jain Celebrations Calendar Convention News International News Paryushan Parva Celebrations JAINA Committee News Youth Corner Education Matrimonials Letters Feature: Deepawali
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From the Editor...
Messages of unity and progress relayed
Acharya Sushil Kumarji, in his opening remarks celebrating Kshama Yachna Day, reiterated that we are all one-whether we belong to one Jain Sangh or another, whether we believe in one sect or another. He emphatically urged all the members to forget their grievances and differences and act on the principle of Anekanvrad as true Jains. We should welcome this message and put all of our energies into making it happen, truly and honestly. His suggestion to fix the first Sunday after the Paryushan and Das Lakshan ceremony to hold the JAINA Executive Committee meeting along with Kshama Yachna at Siddhachalam was greeted enthusiastically by over 500 community members present that day. This was indeed heartening that International Mahavir Jain Mission invited their national bodyJAINA and
JAINA agreed to hold their meeting in Siddhachalam. Any perceived skepticism that IMJM and JAINA do not see eye to eye has been removed.
Gurudev Chitrabhanu, along with Acharya Sushil Kumarji, acknowledged the tremendous progress made by JAINA while putting the Jain community of the U.S. and Canada under one banner. Gurudev Chitrabhanu pointed to the contribution to the community made by the Boston Jain Center for publishing a Jain Directory and by JAINA for publishing, among others, the quarterly news magazine, the Jain Digest. Healso acknowledged the role of the Jain Study Circular in our community. All such publications create awareness. Gurudevji reminded the audience that these efforts need to be supported by each and every one through donations, however small. With due humbleness may I also makean appeal and request all of our readers that they may kindly send their annual donation regularly. We have fallen into the red and if this continues, I do not know what direction the Jain Digest will take. We are trying to improve and maintain
Will
Jainism Survive in North America? Sulekh C. Jain, President of JAINA
For the last several years, I have been visiting many Jain Centers in North America. During those visits, I not only try to meet the leaders of the local Jain community, but also many of our Jain youths. We talk about the issues, concerns and what our youths perceive the futureof Jainism in North America to be. I ask youths to write letters to the editor of the Jain Digest and also write to or call me about their views.
This summer, in two different cities, and two different times, two college-going (one a medical student and another a finance major) and concerned Jain youths engaged me in very interesting dialogues. They shared their concerns and vision openly and frankly, also recalled some of the youths' letters to the editor of the Jain Digest. Here is a sampling of what I read, listened to, observed and shared. I must caution that this is a summary of a very small sampling survey. I do not profess that this is universally true. However, this is a feedback. Let us see how we react to it.
Cultural Differences: While
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growing up here in this JudeoChristian culture, Indian youths are under a tremendous pressure from two very distinct and different cultures. As a result, they have to balance many values and value systems, and constantly face many conflicts in their daily lives. This puts a lot of stress and strain in the environment (home, family, friends, peers, college, business world, etc.).
Practice of Indian Values: Many of the Jain youths have little or no knowledge of Indian culture and Jainism and consequently little or no faith and belief. Many of the youths are partly or completely nonvegetarians. Many of them drink (some are nearly alcoholics), some try drugs, do frequent dating on college campuses (true for both sexes) and engage in sexual activities. Their respect for Indian values is minimal. Knowledge of Jainism and Role of Parents: According to one youths, the first generation (parents) have been preoccupied with accumulation of wealth and material greed and as a result have completely failed in teaching Jain traditions to youths. Another youth said to me "Uncle, why do our parents force us to observe certain rituals which they themselves do not understand or have any knowledge of? Many of the youths do not believe in and like some of the rituals that the first generation so dearly and devotedly observe. Instead of rituals, they want knowledge and that, too, in a language which is their mother tongue (for most this is English) and not of their parents (Hindi, Gujarati, etc.). So far, there is no systematic, regular and proper teaching of Jain principles, philosophy and culture in a manner, language and style that youths understand and like. They want Jain teaching to suit the North American environment. On the utility of scholars, one youth observed that they are mostly for the entertainment of adults and not for the benefit of the youths. As a result, the youth involvement everywhere is minimal. While adults
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are busy indoors doing poojas and listening to sermons and lectures, youths are either completely absentor are found playingoutdoors. Just think, is this Jain education?
Non-Sectarianism - Talk or Walk!: Both the youths told me that they want non-sectarian education and knowledge of Jainism and philosophy. Most of the Jain centers talk of non-sectarianism but many of the actions are sectarian. Thus, we do not walk our talk. One youth observed, "Some of our temples in North America are becoming predominantly sectarian." The same youth asked me, "Are we real Jain yet?" (Note-He/she picked up from my write-up in Jain Digest, April 1992).
Another Glimpse: In the July 1991 Jain Digest, Sixth Jain Convention Souvenir issue, one youth wrote:
"We have organizations all over the continent which exist, supposedly, to keep Jainisma thriving religion in the New World. However, our leadership is horrible, not caring for the welfare of the community to which it owes its blood and sweat and the assurance of a brighter future for the next generation. Most of our executive board members, presidents and vice-presidents are, sorry to say, just lazy people who only care for themselves and their reputation at home and with their friends and relatives in India. Parents attend community get-togethers simply for the sake of getting together, to socialize. Most importantly, the religious experiences of the youth do not extend far beyond ritualism and dropping rice and bananas into metal plates! With such factors prevalent, the Jain youth remain ignorant.
The adults in the Jain community should be positive role models, but they impart nothing but bad influence. If parents display a lack of concern for Jainism, then how, in this respect, could there possibly exist positive influences?
The point of all this discussion is that the adults are not giving their heirs something which
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human beings (as social creatures) need to be able to accept: a feeling of uniqueness and of equality with those around them. These feelings come from an open, yet humble pride one has in what he is. We are Jains by birth, but we do not know the first thing about what a Jain is, and we do not understand the Jain system of thought (unfortunately, neither do most of the adults). It is really a shame, because hardly anyone knows that we have so much to be proud of. We are Jains, not Hindus. True Jains are the gentlest, most compassionate people on earth; we are the members of one of the oldest surviving religions; we belong to a system of thought that teaches its followers to reason objectively and scientifically, not blindly following the words of a prophet; we have never fought a war or cruelly forced others to accept our religion as others have! Parents have the duty to create, if not reinforce, this vital feeling of pride in their children which they need to feel that they are a whole person, not someone who should mimic the doings of others for social acceptance. Within the community, we need a hundred times more unity than we have now."
As you can see, I got a heavy dose of youths' concern. They talked plainly and with real interest. They asked several times "Under these circumstances, will Jainism survive in North America and will things change?" I told these youths "the glass is not half empty-it is more than half full." I will share this with you in the next issue of the Jain Digest. In the meantime, those who read this, I would like to hear from them. Jai Jenendra.
(To be continued in the next issue.)
Thank you
The Editor wishes to thank John Zimmerer and Sam McCoy for another beautiful job this issue, as well as Steve Jain for his help in proofreading.

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News and Announcements
Award given for supervising project
An Indian American has won an award for supervising the construction of a $30 million high-tech facility that will be used to build "advanced solid rocket motors" for United States space shuttles.
K.C. Jain, engineering manager and project director for John Brown E&C of Mount Vernon, Indiana, was honored for the "project of the year" by the Indiana branch of the American Society of Civil Engineering. (From India Abroad.) Author honored for technical book
Dr. Rajendra Jain, a senior consulting engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation in Littleton, Massachusetts, one of the world's largest computer companies, has won an award for his 1991 book, The Art of Computer Systems Performance.
Dr. Jain is originally from Madhya Pradesh.
Co-sponsored by Citizen American Corporation and the Computer Press Association, the awards single out outstanding work by journalists and authors covering the high technology industry. Jain's book was published by John Wiley and Sons, New York. Impact of Jainism at the Earth Summit in Brazil by Dr. Satish Nayak, St. Louis, MO
The largest ever International Conference sponsored by the United Nations took place at the Riocentro in Rio de Janiero, Brazil from June 3-14, 1992. Presidents and Prime Ministers of over 120 countries participated in it. The Earth Parliamentary Summit was held from June 5-7 under the auspices of the Global Forum of
Jain Digest Parliamentarians and spiritual leaders in Brazil's National Assembly. A Sacred Earth Gathering of religious leaders and thinkers from all over the world also held its three day session from May 27-30 at the Monastery "Casa de Retiros Padre Achiefa."
Acharya Sushil Kumarji was specially invited to these three major conferences. He responded to the opportunity to propagate the principles of the Jain religion and its deeply compassionate philosophy of non-violence and "Live and let live" to the world community.
People were attracted towards the concept of "Paraspar Upgraho Jeevanam" since it convinced them that only by restoring harmony and equilibrium between humanity, nature and other living things in an atmosphere of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Aparigraha (nonpossession) could they hope to bring back the universal forces to a state of mutual interdependence.
The Sacred Earth Declaration was drafted by Dr.Narendra Jain. The declaration contains the following specific references to Jain principles: "We believe in the sanctity and the integrity of all life forms. We affirm the principles of peace and nonviolence in governing human behavior towards one another and all life. We view ecological disruption as violent intervention into the web of life."
Acharyaji delivered two important speeches on the Jain religion at the Earth Summit. At the Global Hearts Convention at Flamingo Park, Acharya Sushil Kumarji spoke on the need for practicing non-violence as the only way for humanity.
The Brazilian community organized special speeches by him at the Aurobindo Society Hall, the Yoga Institute and the Atmacharya Ashram (Assocido-AoGhana Mandiram). The audience consisted of Brazilians interested in Indian philosophy and culture. Each speech was preceded by the chanting of the Namokar Mantra and Om, and the audience joined in with devotion and enthusiasm.
Encouraged by the positive
responses of people, institutions and the media, Acharyaji announced the launching at Rio of a World Movement of Non-violence for peace and the environment. The announcement was first made in the presence of Mr. Maurice Strong, Secretary General of the Earth Summit, who described it as a welcome proposal.
Acharya Sushil Kumarji also met with the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as well as with leaders from many countries. These meetings helped focus world attention at the Summit level of the relevance of the tenets of Jainism to the current world situation and the timing of the launching of world movement on non-violence as well as the establishment of an International University for Nonviolence. Immediately prior to going to Rio de Janiero, Acharyaji, accompanied by Ambassador Dr. Narendra Jain, visited the U.N. University for Peace at Costa Rica for establishing a link between it and the International University for Nonviolence (to be started) at Siddhachalam. Talks with Mr. R. Carazo, President of the University, Mr. Robert Muller, Chancellor of the University, and Dr. Moultava of Spain, Director of the University, were fruitful and all three confirmed in writing their desire to cooperate and accept the new University for Nonviolence as a sister institution. Thus, the two Universities will become the radiating nuclei for the Global Movement of Non-violence.
It was a historic step taken at Rio providing the Jain religion with a global platform for the first time in history. It was also a unique opportunity to consolidate the efforts and the enthusiasm of the Jain community in India and abroad to spread the teachings of Jainism in terms of it being a universal philosophy. Michami Dukkadan cards
Beautifully and thoughtfully designed michami dukkadan cards are available now. If interested call Kishore Parekh at (513) 793-2679.
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FOUNDERSLOEJANA
IAAMJV reunion raises funds for education by Anop Vora, Rochester, NY
The
JAINA was founded in 1981 by the following: Dr. Manoj T. Dharamsi, 11820 Triple Crown Road, Reston, VA 22091; Mr. Lalit Shah, 21 Saumya Appts, Ahmedabad, India 380014;Dr. Tansukh Salgia, 2829 Cabot Road, Quincy, IL 62301; Mr. Ramesh Kothari (Expired 1990); Mr. Laxmichand Gogri, 22 Lynch Hill Road, Oakdale, CT 06370; Mr. Arvind Vora, 22 Cedar Place, Kings Park, NY 11754; Mr. Krishna Gosavi, Bombay, India.
First Chaturmas held in CA
Jain Digest development of will-power, selfrealization and health. The Samansalso gave lectures at Oxford University, Cambridge University and Hawaii University
People from all communities took part in the Samans' program without any distinction of caste and sect. The Center had also arranged two off-site camps for three days and a one day camp.
Earlier the Jain Center announced that under the trainingand guidance from both the Samans, approximately 30 members (including adults and youths) took extensive training in Preksha Dhyan meditation even with their busy schedules. Regular classes ran for approximately 35 days. The purpose of this training was to qualify these individuals to be certified instructors for Preksha Dhyan meditation. Examinations are given to the members. The members will then be able to teach Preksha meditation to various Jain centers in the U.S. when requested. This way, there will be a permanent Preksha Meditation Center in the U.S. Haria chairs CHIRAG in Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Chandra Haria of Cleveland was the chairmanofa recent (August 1992) fund-raising drive called "CHIRAG" for a free clinic in the Cleveland area. Jaya Shah and Dr. Kalpana Parikh assisted in this cause. JAINA is proud of such activities led by Jain community members. Premature death of young Jain scientist
Dr. Girish Bharmal Chheda, a cancer research scientist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, and an author, died August 13, 1992 at his home. Dr. Chheda was the treasurer of the Jain Society of Buffalo, a life member of the Hindu Cultural Society and co-author of several books.
Donations in memory of Dr. Chheda should be made to JAINA for "Project Map" organized by Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in India.
International Alumni Association of Shree Maha vira Ja in Vidyalaya celebrated its first reunion at Siddhahalam
NJ on July Anop Vora 24, 25 and 26, 1992. It was attended by about 75 families (total of around 250 including children and guests). They enjoyed the religious, cultural and social opportunities that were made available on the serene setting of Siddhachalam. Ramesh P. Shah displayed a cluster of candles and offered to light a candle for any donor who donated $2,000 the amountenough to supporta college student for 5 years. The members pledged $56,000 on the spot. This brought the total collection to approximately $106,000 raised by the association since its inception just a year ago. This shows the strong interest on the part of the members to support the noble cause of education.
At the cultural program on the evening of the 25th of July, a Special Recognition Award was given to Shree Dipchand Gardi for his recent donation of 41 lath rupees to vidyalaya and selfless service to the society. The members dispersed with feelings of joy,pride, and a sense of satisfaction. Everyone felt that they had taken a giant step towards the enhancement of a worthy cause.
Samans in Badrikasuram
The Jain Center of Northern California has organized the very first Chaturmas (four month stay in one place) in the U.S. in the Bay Area of California this year. Samans Shree Sthitprajnaji and Shree Sthutprajnaji from Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthun conducted the Chaturnas.
The Samans conducted the three-dimensional program of Jainism in Anuvrat, Preksha Dhyan and Meditation. Both The Samans are giving lectures in Gujarati, Hindi and English.
The added feature of this Chaturmas was that the lecture and meditation programs were scheduled at different Universities with non-Jain students. The Samans taught how to live today's tension-filled life through character building, purification of life,
JAINA has sent a copy of Pratikraman to everyone. Aloyana will be mailed soon. If you have not received your copy of Pratikraman, please call the JAINA Library at 1-800-99-JAINA.
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New North American temples taking shape
Chicago: A magnificent and spacious building of the Jain Center was inaugurated in May, 1992. Panchkalyanak and Pratishtha ceremonies of the deities and inauguration of the temple is planned for Summer 1993.
Detroit: Shila Ropan (foundation stone laying ceremony) took place on July 5, 1992. These celebrations were attended by monks, gurus, dignitaries and a large gathering of Jain Sangh. New York: During Paryushan, 1992, Jain Center of America, New York got pledges of nearly one million dollars. The Center is actively looking for land to construct a truly magnificent place of worship. Cincinnati: The Jain Center of Cincinnati/Dayton has been looking at several parcels of land. An appeal has already been sent for pledges and donations.
Pooja performed at
Siddhachalam
Combined Pooja of DevShastra-Gurv, Mahavir Swami & Snatra Pooja was performed on the occasion of JAINA's meeting and Samuhik Micchamidukadam at Siddhachalam on September 20, 1992. Mr. Vinod Doshi and Mahendra-Asha Jain led the big gathering in Pooja Aarti.
Chicago Jain Society
During this past summer, the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago sponsored many events.
June 16 was a fund-raiser day.
Let us proudly say our Temples in North. America
are non
sectarian.
-Dr. Mahendra Pandya, Staten Island, NY
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A health fair was held on June 21, which provided stress assessment, blood pressure checkups, cholesterol testing and other tests. Also on June 21, the Youth Forum of the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago hosted the 3rd Annual Fun Fair.
The Youth Forum also presented their first cultural program on August 2, which was highlighted by a fashion show.
The society was also able to raise about $80,000 from Gheeboli and secured loans in the amount of $150,000 to $200,000 from its member for the Temple Project.
Jain Center of Cinci/Dayton
The Jain Center of CincinnatiDayton plans to celebrate Ahimsa Day on October 4 under the spiritual guidance of Acharya Sushil Muni. Mr. Paul Schaeffer, a television commentator for channel 9, will also speak on vegetarianism. The Mayor of Dayton has issued a proclamation for Ahimsa Day. The members plan to provide food to homeless people on the October 4 celebration. (See also the article on new temples.) Boston hosts scholars
The Jain Center of Greater Boston hosted the following Jain scholars in 1992: Hukamchand Bharill, Muni Rupchandaji, Kiranbhai Shah, Pravinbhai Doshi and Dhirajlal Pandit.
Jain Society of Cleveland
On August 2, Shree Charukirtiji Bhattarakji Maharaj of Mulbidri, Karnataka, India delivered a very interesting discourse in ICC hall on Jainism that kept the audience glued to their seats for the entire event. Amongst the opinions expressed by some about Bhattarakji are: "Not to
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attend such a function is a lot of spiritual loss," "...spell binding speech...," "A gem that needs to be brought to light."
Jain Society of Detroit
The Jain Society of Greater Detroit took another giant step towards achieving its goal of constructing a Jain Temple by celebrating Shila Ropan during the July 4th weekend. The three day celebration included discourses and explanation of the importance of Shila Ropan, various Gheebolis, Garba Raas
and Bhavana, Snatra Puja, Swami Vatslaya dinners, etc., culminating in the Shila Ropan on Sunday, July 5. Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji and Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji blessed the occasion during the actual "vidhi" which was conducted by Shree Pankajbhai Vyas. More than 500 people, including local society members, JAINA executive committee members and out of town guests, participated in the celebration.
About 45 youths did an excellent job of managing the halls, serving the food, cleaning the facilities, taking pictures and numerous other tasks that were needed for successful completion of such an undertaking. Approximately $115,000 were raised through various Gheebolis, donations and the sale of commemorative silver coins.
The final site and construction plans have been submitted to the City of Farmington Hills for their approval and pending successful review by the planning commission it is expected that the construction will begin soon.

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The cost of the projects is likely to be around $1.5 million. An appeal to all Jain families for generous donations has been made by the Center. For more information and donations,
1992 Jain celebrations
calendar
Jain Digest Jain Center of Southern CA
The sidhachakra and 108 Arhant Abhishek were performed by Babubhai Kadiwala and party on May 30-31.
Pandit Hukamchandji Bharil visited Los Angeles from June 16-31.
The Mahavir Jain Mahila Mandal celebrated their 10th Annual day on July 4 by performing a 1.5 hour drama on the life of Tirthankara.
Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta visited Los Angeles from July 16-19. There were evening lectures on "Tatvarth Sutra."
The temple in Jain Bhuvan became a tourist attraction for visiting Jain families. The temple's address is 8072 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park which is very close to Disney Land. The temple is open everyday from 7 a.m. to 9p.m.and on weekends 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call Girish Shah at (714)595-8995 for further information.
Deepawali Mahavir Nirvan
October 25 Mahavira Nirvanal Deepotsawi Day
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1993 CONVENTION NEWS
please contact any of the following members: Dr. Jayant Shah, Chairman, Temple Committee, 1701 Caliper, Troy, MI 48084, phone (313) 649-0981; Mr. Nalin Shah, Secretary, Temple Committee, (313) 689-8296; Mr. Anant Koradia, President Executive Committee, (313) 681-1333. Houston Jain Society
Shree Jinchandravijayji Bandhu-Triputi visited the Jain Society of Houston for two days and a lecture was held on July 28.
Bhattrak Charukirthiji visited from July 8-15 and his daily lectures were well received.
A Bhakti Geet program by the Darabari Dyro group was also a great success. Toronto Jain Society
The Jain Society of Toronto held Bhaktamber Poojan by Shree Shashikant Mehta, Rajkot, India on September 5.
The center also held their Dashlakshan Parva celebration from September 1-10. The Pooja was conducted by Pandit Shree Dharamchand Shashtrij of India and included an evening lecture.
Paryushan Parva was recently celebrated with Muni Roop Chandji and Muni Manakji at the Toronto Center. There were daily prayers and lectures. Kalpasutra Path was done daily, too. Approximately 150 members attended. Pratikraman was done by about 300 on the last day:
1993 JAINA Award, Recognitions by Dr. Jagat Jain, Buffalo, NY
Recognition, indentified so far are: 1) Resident of the U.S.A. or Canada; 2) Householder; 3) Follows Jain principles in practice and belief; 4) contributed through: a) publication, b) lectures, c) teachings to youths and/ or others, d) community services to promote Jainism (e.g. fund raising efforts, establishing Jain libraries, editing Jain magazines, coordinating essay competitions, organizing youth camps, e) organizing/coordinating visits of Jain scholars/monksin North America, f) contributing inorganizing Jain organizations and conferences locally, regionally, nationally, internationally,g) attending national/ international gatherings of Jains and contributing through lectures, discussions, and presentations, h) promoting Jain principles of caring for the needy in the community at large, i) establishing contacts between Jains of America and other parts of the world.
There is one JAINA Award. There is no upper limit on the number of recognitions. Following is a list of the awardees of the 1989 and 1991 conventions: 1989 JAINA Award - Dr. Duli Chand Jain-New York, NY Recognitions: Mr. Lalit Shah (Los Angeles, CA - India); Dr. Manoj Dharamsi (Washington, DC); Dr. Tansukh Salgia (Quincy, IL) 1991 JAINA Award - Dr. Prem Gada-Lubbock, TX Recognitions (Adults): Dr. Padmanabh S. Jaini (Kensington, CA); Mr. Mahendra Khandhar (Cypress, LA); Dr. Surender K. Jain (Athens, OH); Mr. F.J. Dalal (Washington, DC); Dr. Urmila Talsania (Chicago, IL); Mr. Girish Shah (Walnut, LA); Dr. Hans Raj (Toronto, ONT);
Nominations are invited for the JAINA Award and Recognitions for outstanding contributions in the promotion of the Jain Religion in North America. Individuals (adults and youths) and Jain Associations are eligible. The last date for sending the nominations is December 31, 1992. The awardees will be honored at the 7th JAINA Convention in Pittsburgh, July 2-4, 1993.
Nominations may be made by an idividual or a local Jain community and MUST contain sufficient details about the contributions of the individual/ association being suggested for the award and recognition.
The criteria for the Award/
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Mr. Maluk C. Shah (Lubbock, TX); Mr. Dinesh Vora (Cleveland, OH); Mr. Arun Kothari (Engel wood, NJ); Mr. Pravin K. Shah (Cary, NC); Dr. Vinay K. Jain (Wellesley, MA); Mr. Laxmi C. Gogri (Oakdale, CT); Ms. Mamta Yagala (New York, NY);Mr. Balbhadra (Toronto, ONT); Mr. S.A.B. Kumar (Mississauga, ONT); Mr. Ramnik Kothari (Toronto, ONTPosthumous); Mr. Chander Mohan Jain (London, ONT - Posthumous) Recognitions (Youths): Anup Salgia (Quincy, IL); Atul Shah(England, UK); Anuja Shah (Forest Hills, NY); Bindi Mehta (Parsippany, NY); Deepal Vidya (Houston, TX); Hinal Shah (Ottawa, ONT); Monisha Jain (Williamsville, NY); Nancy Jain (Toronto, ONT); Minisha Parekh (Phoenix, AZ); Nirav Vora (Cleveland, OH); Poorvesh Sheth (San Diego, CA); Reshma Shah (Cincinnati, OH); Rita Morbia (Windsor, ONT); Saurabh Dalal (Washington, DC); Seema Jain (Chicago, IL); Soumi Daulat (Dallas, TX); Suketu Khandhar (Cypress, CA); Tushar Shah (San Jose, CA); Yogendra Jain (Wellesley, MA); Recognitions (Institutions): Jain Center of Greater Boston; Jain Center of Southern California; Jain Center of Toronto; International Mahavir Jain Mission of Canada.
The Award and Recognition Committee consists of the following: Dr. Jagat Jain (Chairperson - Buffalo, NY); Dr. Manibhai Mehta (Los Angeles, CA); Dr. Mahendra Pandya (Staten Island, NY); Dr. Narendra Shah (Athens, GA); Mrs. Bhadra Kothari (Toronto, ONT).
Please send your nominations to: Jagat Jain, 66 Viscount, Williamsville, NY 14221 or call (716) 688-0104.
Each member organization of JAINA appoints two directors to the JAINA Board of Directors. Directors are appointed for a two-year term, also.
For continued growth and ever-expanding needs of the Jain community in North America, JAINA requests that each member in Jain center/organization nominate two directors (to the JAINA board) and also encourage dedicated and visionary people to seek a position in the JAINA Executive Committee. Here is a chance to make a difference and make JAINA the institution you want it to be.
The 1993 JAINA Nomination/ Election Committee consists of the following persons:
seminar will comprise the following topics: traditional, durable, arranged marriages within Jains and on joint family system; Mismatches, male domination, widow/ers, etc.; Matching between one spouse from India and the other from abroad, or both spouses from abroad; Transition from arranged to selection; Basis, process, precautions, peer pressure, role of parents, preservation of values and culture, etc., Youths born/brought up abroad, their goals, dating/search, freedom, individualism, equality, financial independence; Divorce, remarriage, children, inter-caste, impact of western/materialistic environment, religious and cultural values, vegetarianism,drinking, etc.
Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, President of JAINA, Dr. Surendra K. Sethi, Chairperson of the Program Committee, and Mr. F.J. Dalal, Chairperson of MIS, will finalize all the details for the seminar.
All persons offering to speak at this seminar should submit a brief biodata and synopsis of 15 to 25 lines based on the topics outlined above. All speakers will be of age above 21. Equal representation will be given to male and female speakers, including young adults, at the seminar, as far as possible.
It is requested that all the information in connection with this seminar be addressed to: F.J. Dalal, 9001 Goodluck Road, Lanham, MD 20706 or call (301) 577-5215.
(1) Dr. Vinay K. Jain (Chairman)
83 Fuller Brook Road, Wellesley, MA 02181 (617) 273-5997 (H), (617) 235-6824 (O),
(617) 235-2531 (Fax) (2) Dr. Premchand Gada
4410-50th St. Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 794-4777 (H), (806) 793-8555/
8556, (806) 793-0753(Fax), (800) 99-JAINA (3) Kishor Doshi
14806 Via Del Norte Houston, TX 77083
(713) 561-9887 (4) Dr. Dinesh M. Shah
2034 Via Del Rey South Pasadena, CA 91030
(213)-664-4043 (H), (310) 667-4300 (0) (5) Dr. Jagmohan Humar
3 Huntwood Ct. Ottawa, Ontario, KIV OR3 Canada (613) 736-0783 (H), (613) 788-5787 (O). (613) 788-3951 (Fax)
JAINA Executive Committee elections at 1993 Convention
MIS at 7th Biennial JAINA Convention
1993 JAINA Youth Essay Competition
The JAINA Executive Committee elections will be held at the fourthcoming JAINA's 7th Biennial Convention in Pittsburgh. The positions open are that of the president, first vice-president, 3-4 vicepresidents, secretary, and a treasurer. The term is for two years.
To be eligible, a candidate must be a practicing Jain of good moral character and a director of a Jain Center at the time of the convention.
Marriage Information service (MIS) is proposing to hold an International Seminar on Marriages on the occasion of the Seventh Biennial JAINA Convention to be held at Pittsburgh, PA during July 2-4, 1993. The theme is "Jain Marriages: Past, Present, and Future." The three-hour
A. Eligibility:
Competition is open to the residents of the USA and Canada as per school level: Group 1: Must be attending grades 9-12 as February 1, 1993; Group 2: Must be attending college as of February 1, 1993. B. Topic:
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Group 1: Living a Jain way of life in the Western Environment Group 2: Future of Jainism in the West
C. Requirements:
1. The essay must be written in your own original words. Any part copied from publications must be in quotes. Please include short bio-data and photo with name and place of school.
2. The essay must be typed double-spaced and not more than 1,000 words long for Group 1 and 2,000 words for Group 2. It must include a bibliography for the material used in the paper (not counted in for word limit). For Group 2, there must be at least three references cited (no such requirement exists for Group 1).
3. All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 1993. Winners will be notified by March 31, 1993. 4. The first prize winners from each group will be required to present the paper at the Convention July 24, 1993). The winning essays will be printed in the convention souvenir along with bio-data.
5. Send your entry and biodata to: Shanti Mohnot, JAINA Essay
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Competition Coordinator, 1016 Summer Ridge Dr., Murrysville, PA 15668. Phone: (412)-325-2058 D. Prizes:
Three cash prizes will be awarded in each group:
1st Prize: $500, 2nd Prize: $350, 3rd Prize $250
International News
Dr. Sharma elected President of India
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Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma took over his new position as President of India after serving as a vice president. His public career spans half a century.
Elected in early July, Sharma received nearly 65 percent of the electorial college vote. Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao said the country had gained the "right" and "most capable" President and its future was "in safe hands". President Sharma, who once taught at Harvard, is also a Jain scholar. He met with the
Seventh Biennial JAINA Convention Celebrating Centennial Anniversary of Jainism in the U.S. July 2-4, 1993
Site: Expo-Mart, Monroeville, PA Theme: Jainism: Past, Present, and Future
If you plan to volunteer or seek information related to the convention, please contact:
Vinod Doshi, 140 Penn Lear Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146, (412) 856-9235, or Dr. Surendra K. Sethi, Program Committee Chair, 230 S. Washington St., Butler, PA 16001, (412) 282-2995, or FAX to (412) 282-3336.
Various dignitaries, Jain monks, scholars, and young Jains from around the world are expected to attend.
All are cordially invited.

President of JAINA, Dr. Sulekh Jain, in November of 1991 and they discussed the activities of JAINA.
Our congratulations to President Sharma.
Jain Video Magazine
by Sunil Salgia, Bombay, India
Adhyatam Aur Bhakti Anusandhan Sansthan, an orginazation for promoting spiritualism through audio-visual media and propagating the principles. of Jainism, is producing a 70 minute Jain Video Magazine, "DHARMA CHAKRA". It will probably be the first Jain Video Magazine in the world. The magazine will cover a wide range of topics on Jainism such as News & Views, Tirtha Darshan, Bhakti sangeet, story, Saint-meetings, Profile of Eminent Jains, Quiz-Time, History, Materialistic Problems and Their Solutions, Propagation of Ahimsa, Vegetarianism and other principles of Jainism. The issues will be released every other month with the inaugral issue in September, 1992.
New Jain Academy planned for U.K.
from Jain Samaj Europe, Leicaster
The formation of the Jain Academy for Jainism has progressed rapidly. The Academy is an institution that is becoming an important teaching center for Jainism in the Western World. In partnership with the De Montfort University in Leicester, it has planned to offer courses in Jain Studies to undergraduates that will form part of a Combined Honors Degree in the School of Arts. Negotiations are currently under way to extend this facility to allow students to take Jain studies along with vocational subjects such as accounting, marketing, law, and other professional areas. There are also ideas afloat for postgraduate studies, for correspondence courses, and for shorter programs of study and evening lectures. The Council of the

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Academy has met several times, and drawn up plans for the formation of a registered trust with charitable status. Once this is in hand, it is hoped that the financial resources for the Academy can be gathered. There are other needs also. Competent lecturers and support staff need to be found to ensure a continuity of high quality academic teaching. Educational resources (a library of at least 1,000 books) must be built and the Academy must be promoted amongst Jains and others who have interest in becoming students. To help all this, close links are being forged with various institutions and individuals in India and abroad.
News from the U.K.
Young Indian vegetarians held a vegetarian rally at Hyde Park on August 2, 1992. Many eminent speakers addressed the audience.
The Jain Vishwa Bharati, U.K., celebrated the 57th Pattotsava of Acharyashri Tulsiji on September 5, 1992.
Dr. Nathmal Tatia and Professor P. Jaini spent the month of July in the U.K. with the word Smiths, working on the translation of the tattvartha Sutra. The progress is as per schedule.
Camp on ahimsa principles in Ladnum, India
Anuvrat Global Organization and Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun, have decided to organize an International Camp for Training in Nonviolence at Ladnun, India. The camp will be held November 26 to December 2, 1992.
The purpose of the camp is to provide the participants with the conceptual understanding of ahimsa through a series of lectures by experts and expose them to the technique of Preksha meditation, selftransformation and self-control. Yuvacharya Mahapragya says that it gives rise to chemical changes in the body of the practitioner and refines human emotions effortlessly and
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naturally.
The newly established Jain University for Nonviolence to Humanity will be dedicated by the Dalai Lama during this time.
For further information, contact Mr. Rashmi J. Zaveri, Rashmi Zaveri & Company, PNB House, 4th Floor, Sir P.M. Road, Fort, Bombay 400 001, India.
Jainism through 'Penfriendship'
International Jain Friends is a quarterly magazine for penfriendship. The objective of this magazine is to create contacts between Jain youths and non-Jain youths world over who want to know about Jainism. If you want to receive a FREE copy of this magazine, write to: Mr.. Mahavir Sanglikar, Editor, International Jain Friends, Post Box No. 58, Chinchwad East, Pune 411019 India.
$275,000 granted for nutrition project
Manoj Jain,M.D., of Boston, an expert on the use of soybeans for nutritional purposes, has helped to obtaina $275,000 grant for the Madhya Pradesh branch of the voluntary organization Bhartiya Grahmin Mahila Sangh.
Those giving the grant felt it was appropriate that Madhya Pradesh receive the money since it is one of the four or five most underdeveloped states in India.
Since 1986, Jain has been involved in soybean promotion projects, particularly in villages around Indore.
World Vegetarian Congress
The 30th World Vegetarian Congress Celebration will be held at Madras, India, January 5-10, 1993. The Congress, which is organized under the auspices of the International Vegetarian Union by the Indian Vegetarian Congress, fall in the
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Centenary Year of the International Vegetarian Union (1893-1993).
A hundred years in the promotion of vegetarianism will be a historical event to be celebrated with enthusiasm, with the cooperation of all like-minded organizations and individuals of the world.
For more information, contact the Madras Organizing Committee at The Hon. Secretary, The Indian Vegetarian Congress, 17 Damodaran Street (2nd Floor), Gopalapuram, Madras 600086, India. Phone: 473648.
Deeksha at Veerayatan
Kumari Bhavika Doshi, a disciple of Acharya Shree Chandnaji, will get Deeksha on October 11. Kumari Bhavika had celebrated Paryushan this year in Los Angles.
Jain youth camp in Rajasthan, India
A camp was organized in Baman Vanitirth in Rajasthan for spreading the message of non-violence and vegetarianism. The chairman of the State Assembly of Haryana and Acharya Gunaratnasuriji were present and exhorted the youth to practice non-violence and vegetarianism.
Aid given to needy
Pranimitra Alakaran Function was jointly organized on the Handicapped Day' by the Mehta Charitable Trust and Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Samiti. Mr. Ashok Gehlot, Textile Minister in the union cabinet presided. The former ViceChancellor of Jodhpur University Kalyanmal Lodha was the chief guest. About 65,000 handicapped persons have been given help in the form of artificial legs and 85,000 persons were given calipers, tricycles and economic aid. The trusts have contributed to the
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Paryushan Parva Celebrations
•The Jain Center of Cincinnati-Dayton celebrated Paryushan with Bhattak Shree Charukirtiji. There were a number of thoughtprovoking Pravachana given in simple language with illustrations. Each day, a large number of people benefited by his presence. Two youth members, Nirali Shah (14 years) and Mitesh Shah (17 years) observed eight days of fast. •Pandit Shree Dhirajlalji Mehta, a Jain scholar from India, was the invited speaker for the Paryushan celebration at the Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. He gave excellent lectures on the occasion. Shree Mehtaji will later teach Jainism to prospective Sadhus in India. •Muni Shree Roop Chandji and Shree Manak Muniji gave highly enlightened lectures during Paryushna Parva at the Jain Society of Toronto. • Paryushan Parva was celebrated in the presence of Shramaniji Param Pranja and
Bhavik Pranja at the Jain Society of Houston. The Jain youth fellowship of Houston put together a banquet to honor all 1992 high school and college graduates. • At the Jain Center of Northern California, four adults fasted for 8 days and four youths, ages 12-19, did eight days of Ekasana (eating once only). Group Pratikraman was held on September 1. • The Jain Center of Southern California celebrated Paryushan Parva under the guidance of Sadhvi Shree Yasha and Sadhavi Shree Vibhaji from Veerayatan, India. Sadhviji enlightened the Jain community with Panch Mahavarta of Lord Mahavir. The Mahavir Janam Kalaxarak was celebrated on August 29. Around 1,500 people attended the Swapna ceremony. One person did 16 upvas, four persons did 10 upvas, one person did nine upvas and 31 persons did eight upvas. The youngest person among these was 12 years old and the oldest person was 69 years old.
Jain Center of Central Ohio, Columbus, established since May 1991, celebrated its second Paryushan Parva with a tremendous success. Thecenter started the Parva with a 12 hour Navakr Mantra Jaap in which over 30 members participated. Over 80 members turned out to witness the program of Swapna Darshan, Ghee Boli by Muni Armendra Kumarji. Hemaben R. Shsh, Sras R. Shah and Paras R. Shah did eight Akashnas. Mr. Jabakben T.Shah of Houston did five Upwas and three Akashnas and another person, who wishes to remain anonymous, performed five Upwas and six Akasnas. Dr. Surendra Jain, of Athens, Ohio, did four Upwas. Suresh Shah and Sona Mehta performed one Upwas.. •At the Jain Center of Buffalo, Sapna Drshan was celebrated on August 29 with far reaching changes were being requested by the youths all over the place. Most of the program was conducted by the youths in English. Funds were collected without "Geeboli!" No announcement of the donor what was made. Lots were drawn for carrying Swapnas, swinging the cradle, Mangal Devo and Aarti. Jains from neighboring towns, i.e. Rochester, Batavia, Springville, Toronto, St. Catharines and Welland also participated and liked the celebration very much. Children, even little ones, were participating actively. Children welcomed guests and explained the significance of the occasion. They explained the meaning of each swapana and compared them with other religions. Finally, they thanked the guests. Mr. Vasant Shetha and Mr. Rajubhai Doshi and their group from Tononto helped to celebrate the occasion. Mr. Sheth also explained Kalpa Sutra in English. The community also had Samvatsari Pratikarman on August 31. Dr. Ramesh Shah conducted the Prtikarman in Enghlish, Hindi and Gujarat. Again, children actively participated. • Jain Society of Central Florida celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on August 29 in the newly constructed Hindu Cultural Center in Orlando. Approximately 250 Jain and non-Jains participated for the first time in the Mahavir Jayanti Swapana celebration and raised pledges for future activities. The particpants' responses were overwhelmingly positive. JSOCF is planning to purchase Swapanas for the group so that the Mahavir Jayanti Swapana celebration can be continued in the future. The following indivuduals were recognized for the tapasya (penance) during Paryusana Parva: Mrs. Ritaben S. Parikh for Mass-Khaman (30 days fasting); Mrs. Harshaben R. Nagda, Mr. Viral B. Doshi, Ms. Mamata Meghta and Ms. Preyerna Trivedi for eight days of fasting. After the celebration, the group collected funds to help the hurricane Andrew victems in Miami, FL.
Jain Society of Greater Cleveland celebrated Paryushan and Dashlakshan Parva in an integrated manner with great enthusiasm and a record number in attendance. The highlight of the event was the sixteen days of fasting by Shobha Shah and eight days of fasting by Jalpa Shah, a high school attending daughter of Shobha and Ashok Shah. Jayshree and Sonal Jasani was another mother and daughter team who performed Atthai. Ramesh Shah, who performed atthama last year, performed atthai this year. Among the new Tapasvis are Darshanaben Shah, Atthai and Dr. Hemlata Pokharna, Atthai. Sudha Shah performed seven days of fasting, and Jayaben Patel did Atthama (three days of fasting). The Jain community felt extremely proud in honoring the Tapasvis and awarding gift certificates. The increase in attendance of high school and collge students was also quite gratifying.
Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago was blessed by the presence of Samniji and Guru Shree Chitrabhanuji during the celebration of Paryushan. Well over 5,000 people attended the celebration of Paryushan Mahaparv over the period of nine days. There were about 15-18 atthai including one often upvas and one of nine upvas: Dr. Nirmada Shah, 10 days; Dr. Urmila Talsanya, 9 days; Bobby Kapadia, age 16 and the son of Mr. Dipak Kapadia, 8 days, Rupesh D. Shah, age 17,8 days; Kishore C. Shah, Tyoti Shah, Rita Tagat Shah, Rallavi Desai, Lalit Shah, Rekha Gandhi, Vibhalcar Mehta, Vina V. Shah, Lata N. Shah, Kavita Doshi and Harshad Doshi each did 8 days.
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humanitarian cause in a big way. These organizations have also taken steps to prevent cruelty to animals.
New Yoga Academy in Kolhapur, India
A Jain Yoga Academy has been established in Kolhapur in which scientific training in dhayana and yoga is being imparted. Dr. Dhananjaya Gunde, an orthopedic surgeon is the director.
Prakrit school in Delhi
The inaugural function of the All India Summer School in Prakrit Language and Literature took place in Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology, Delhi. Professor Rama Ranjan Mukherji, former ViceChancellor of Burdwan and Rabindra Bharati Universities inaugurated the Summer School. Shree Y. N. Chaturvedi, I.A.S., Secretary for the University Grants Commission presided. The Summer School took place from June 6-27, 1992.
JAINA Committee News
JAINA Executive Committee meets.
On the invitation of the International Jain Mahavir Mission & Jain Center of America, JAINA Executives, Directors and Presidents of various Jain centers, chairpersons of various JAINA committees met in Siddhachalam on September 18-20. Various committees presented their reports and Jain community members participating in the meeting gave their input. Special reports included Jainism studies at Columbia University initiated by Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji and the proposed movie on Jainism by Michael Tobias. Special invitees included Dr. Michael Tobias and Dr. S. Gopalan. Dr. Surendra
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Sethi gave details about preparations for the Seventh Biennial JAINA Convention. Among other items, the amendments to the constitution of JAINA were debated and finalized for approval by the directors of Jain centers.
JAINA would like to express its gratitude to the hosts and a large number of organizers including Arun Kothari, Naresh Shah, Mahendra Pandya, Nirmal Dosi and, last but not least, JAINA would also like to thank the dedicated staff of Siddhachalam for making the stay of the guests as comfortable as possible. The meeting was blessed by Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji, Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, and Samanis Smit Pragya as well as Mudit Pragya.
Ahimsa Day Committee by Dr. Surendra Singhvi, Dayton, OH
As of this printing, the following Jain centers in North America are expected to celebrate Ahimsa Day on October 4: Cincinnati/ Dayton; Chicago; Columbus; Memphis; Boston; New York; St. Louis; San Diego; Buffalo; Int'l Jain Meditation Center; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Tulsa, OK; Orlando; Pittsburgh; West Texas; Siddhachalam; North Carolina; and Minnesota. Specifically, Acharya Sushil Muni is planning to lecture on Ahimsa Day at the Cincinnati Jain Center. Various Jain centers are planning to obtain a proclamation on Ahimsa Day. Dayton and San Diego have already issued theirs, including the Governor of Ohio.
A list of literature and video cassettes related to Ahimsa have been provided to the participating Jain centers in early July. Several Jain centers plan to undertake local community projects on Ahimsa Day. The participating Jain centers are requested to provide a written feedback on their activities and suggestions for next year's Ahimsa Day Celebration to Surendra Singhvi, 439 Ridge Line C., Spring Valley, OH 45370.
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New temple guidelines by Dr. Mahendra Pandya, Staten Island, NY
A temple guideline committee report was presented at an open session at Saddhachalam by Dr. Pandya. He reported that after a survey from all the readers of the Jain Digest a format for Jain temples has been approved bythe Executive Board of JAINA.
Muni Susheel Kumarji & Gurudev Chitrabhanu also spoke on the importance of adopting such a model in our Jain temples. They asked all the Jains to shed their sectarian feelings for the sake of the next generation.
The committee indicated that it will supply Murtis and other materials to any center affiliated with JAINA. A Jain Tithi calendar and a Tirtha Yatra to India in winter of 1993 is in planning. Those interested, please contact Dr. M. Pandya at (718) 8160083. (See inside back cover for guidelines).
World Community Service Committee: Project Map by Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Buffalo, NY
Project "MAP" (Medical Aid to the Poor), sponsored by the Federation of JAINA, and organized by the Bidada Sarvodaya Trust, is moving forward, due to personal sacrifices of hundreds of volunteers and generous donors. To date, 28 physicians have committed themselves, at their own expense, to treat these patients. More are
Correction
In the July, 1992 issue of the Jain Digest, an error appeared on pages nine and ten; in "News from the United Kingdom", the name of the Center in the art exhibition article, line three, page nine, should read "Institute of Jainology", not the Oshwal Centre. The mistake also occurred on page 10, in the article on the Education Board, lines one and nine. We apologize for the
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welcomed.
The Federation of JAINA has come a long way together and have stirred the consciousness of the entire Jain community in North America. Many more people are now aware of the activities of the Federation of JAINA.
Efforts on behalf of Project MAP must continue. There is much work to be done at the local level. I hope you will continue to bring all the energy and dedication you so freely gave to Project MAP into your communities to continue to practice Lord Mahavir's preaching.
The Medical Camp will cost more than $75,000. If each Jain Society raises $2,000, we will be able to fulfill our objective and moral obligation to 1,500 dying and debilitating patients. Up to September 15, we have received contributions from the members of the following societies: (1) Jain Center of Southern California ; (2) Jain Center of West Texas (Lubbock); (3) In memory of Dr. Girish Chheda, Buffalo, NY; (4) Jain Community of Buffalo; (5) Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington; (6) Jain Society of Fort Myers, Naples (FL); (7) Jain Society of Houston, TX; (8) Jain Society of New Jersey; (9) Jain Center of America (New York, NY); (10) Jain Society of Southern Florida; (11) Jain Center of Greater Boston; (12) Jain Society of North Texas (Dallas); (13) The Jain Sangh of New Jersey; (14) Jain Society of Southern Louisiana; (15) Jain Community of Kansas; (16) Jain Group of Atlanta; (17) Jain Society of Greater Detroit; (18) Jain Center of Northern California; (19) Jain Study Group of Charlotte, NC; (20) Jain Society of Cleveland; (21) Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago; (22) Jain Center of Central Florida (Orlando); (23) Jain Center of Syracuse.
The total amount raised to date is $20,000.
Youth Corner
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Achievements noted
Tej and Tarang Sheth, Toronto, Canada, recently published a book called The Case for Vegetarianism. "When we met you last summer, you expressed your keen interest in projects like ours, where youth get involved in the community and in promoting the message of Jainism," told Tej and Tarang in a private communication with the President of JAINA.
The Case for Vegetarianism is a comprehensive, yet concise and easy-to-read book that presents the secular arguments for not eating meat. It is professionally produced.
To receive a copy, send US $5.95 plus $2 for postage to Amrit Publishing, 32 Dunsany Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9R 3W6.
Ami Shah, age 21, has been selected as the Salutatorian of the graduating class of 1992 of the City College of New York. This honor is given to the student who has achieved academic excellence and has demonstrated proficiency in numerous extracurricular activities. Ami delivered a key-note speech at the 10th Annual CCNY Honors Convocation on May 14, 1992.
Sameer Talsania, son of Drs. Talsania, Chicago, was honored recently for outstanding achievement by the University of Illinois. Talsania is a chemical engineering student.
JAINA holds youth camp
The 1992 JAINA Youth Camp was held from July 31 to August 2 at Camp Wyman. There were 23 participants from six different MidWestern states and Canada. The main speakers at the camp were Dr. Pravin Doshi, Balbhadra, SamanijisMuditpragyna and Smitpragyna. The camp activities included the yoga exercises in the morning, followed by 4 hours of classes on various aspects of Jainism. The afternoon activities were sports. In the evening there were some discussions on youth activities, and these were followed by Aarti and 12

Mangal Deevo. All of the youths were very happy with the camp program, especially the food. There was a special program for the children ages 8 to 12 years so that they could get a feel for the camp spirit. The youths loved the atmosphere of camping. 'Forum' presents show
On August 2, 1992, the Jain Youth Forum of Chicago presented its 1st Annual Cultural Show. The show's theme was "Unity: The Choice of the Jain Generation."
'Bowl' at 1993 Convention by Saurabh Dalal, Lanham MD
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) conducted an exciting competition termed The Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) during its Mahavir Jayanti celebration April 18, 1992. The competition was modeled after the high school "It's Academic" and college-level "College Bowl" activities which are common academic programs in today's educational institutions. The JAB was created and based on an appreciation of knowledge of Jainism, the ability for quick response and a friendly, yet competitive spirit. The hope was to create an even greater and deeper interest in the study of Jainism by rewarding those who have a demonstrated knowledge base.
JSMW would like to formally announce its plans for the Jain Academic Bowl of JAINA, a biennial event taking place at each convention. The 1st JAB will be held at the Seventh Biennial Convention of JAINA at Pittsburgh in July 1993. Each team will consist of four youth from a single, established center. Each team member shall be no older than 21 years of age with the average age of any team being no more than 18 years as of January 1, 1993, to ensure younger participation as well. The tournament will be conducted in English and only common words or central ideas in an Indian language will be used or expected as a response. An effort will be made to compen sate for

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differences in the curricula of the participating centers.
An information packet with rules, registration requirements, sample questions and suggestions will be available after December 1, 1992. This implies that an interested center will expect four, eligible youth to attend the Convention next year. In addition, each center will be required to send a responsible adult to coach at the Convention, another individual to assist the tournament as needed and an advance packet of questions developed solely by that team as per instructions supplied by the organizers. Registrations will not be accepted before February 1, 1993, but after that time, they will be accepted on a first-contact, first-serve basis. The information packet and other details can be requested by contacting Saurabh Dalal/JAB, 9001 Good Luck Rd., Lanham MD 20706, (301) 577-5215.
Jain Digest 1993.
The UK-USA Jain Youth Exchange of July 1991 is bearing fruit. So far, nearly ten youths from the USA have already come to London and met their UK counterparts. Many more are coming this summer and correspondence between the UK and US youths has continued. Recently, Vipul Lakhani, from New York, came and addressed the Young Jains during a picnic. Sejal Jhaveri, who worked in London for a year, is now returning to her native New Jersey and she will become an important contact there. RSVP offers mini workshops The RSVP (Religion Social Vegetarianism Practical) Networking Social of 1992 took place on September 12. There were mini-workshops on East vs. West, Career and Family in the 90's, as well as programs dealing with career and family interests.
Chicago hosts Forum by Vaishali Ponda, Chicago. IL
The newly-constructed Jain temple in Bartlett, IL sheltered this year's Paryushan for the Youth Forum. In this holy site, religious classes for the youth were held. Classes were divided into three groups according to age(4-7, 7-12, and 12&up).
These classes were conducted with great enthusiasm by the Youth Forum leaders. These classes greatly helped the youth in understanding the true meaning and purpose of Paryushan. The number of participants in these religious classes was outstanding with nearly 60 students benefitting. On the eighth and last day of Paryushan, Pratikraman in the form of text was conducted in all three classes, keeping in mind the type of presentation needed for each age group.
All the participants were determined to keep our true identity and preserve our heritage and tradition with pride. The Youth Forum has planned to hold religiousclasses every first Sunday of the month in order to encourage a sense of awareness of religion and culture in our young people.
Youth news from the UK
The founding president of the Young Jains (UK), Atul and his wife Nina have launched a special Young Jain of the Year award. It will be presented to any member of Young Jains under the age of thirty years (other than a committee member) who shows the greatest interest in furthering the aims and activities of Young Jains. The first award will be for 1992 and will be presented at the annual general meeting in February
Youth editors may respond by Urmila Talsania, Chicago, IL
In reference to our request for youth editors who would edit and be responsible for news items concerning youths we have received three names: (1) Vaishali Ponda, Skokie, IL;(2) Amit Mehta, Ontario, Canada;(3) Niraj Shah, Cerritos, CA.
Before we are able to finalize and divide responsibilities, we are waiting to hear from other interested
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A program was started recently to enable young Jains to remain informed about their religion and activities relevant to the Jain community while they attend college. The program sends students a copy of the Jain Digest to the students' individual addresses. It was discovered that the students away from home appreciated this gesture and therefore the program is being extended. It should inspire Jain students to pursue Jain religion studies as well as make friends within the Jain community. The hope is to set up a network of college-aged (approx. 1626 yrs) Jains throughout the nation.
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- Jain Digest an outdoor in the parks which lasted one day. It was done in the "Gurukul” style with both teaching and games.
the quarterly Jain Digest through the program unless you notify the sponsors otherwise. If there is a change of address, please notify the sponsors of the change. A national list is being comprised in hopes of planning a gettogether in the summer of 1993 during the Seventh Bienniial JAINA Convention, to be held in Pittsburgh, PA.
Please contact either Nilay Shah, Cornell University, 210 Lake Street, Apt. 3F, Ithica, NY 14853 (email:r5vy@cornella.cit.cornell.edu or r5vy@vax.cit.cornell.edu) or contact Suketu Khandhar, UC Riverside, 500 West Big Springs Rd., Box #400, Riverside, CA 92507.
Though Jainism spread all over South India, it formed there a new community with different Gurus, different practices and even a different ritual. The history of Jainism in South India is thus totally different from the history of Jainism in North India. For this reason, the author has limited his work geographically to Aryavarta.
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Written by Dr.Manoj Jain and his mother, Laxmi Jain of Boston, the book is the product of 12 years of work. Dr. Jain is the son of Dr. Vinay
Seventh Arum Yoga Camp
Bhaktamar Stotra and Bhagwan Bahubali has been produced for the Jain community by Rajshri Pictures Pvt. Ltd. Music. Singers are Ravinder Jain, Yasudas, Hem Lata and Sathi. EMI India will bring out this particular product on compact disc for the first time.
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Book review: Jainism In North India by Chimanlal J. Shah Publisher: Motilal Banarsidas Jain, Delhi (1989)
The Seventh Arum Yoga Camp was organized by I.M.J.M. Canada from July 31 to August 7. The Camp Directors were Shanti Parakh and Shan Jain, together with many volunteers and coordinators.
The Sadhu's present were Acharaya Sushil Kumarji, Roop Chandraji, Manek Muniji, Amrehdra Muniji, Jinchandraji, and Kirtichandraji. All were involved in teaching, lectures, mantras, stavans yoga, bhajans, meditation and stories.
Thirty-five youths and 25 adults attended. These were full-time campers, besides a steady stream of visitors staying for the day.
The highlight of the camp was
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The Fall Conference on the "Pluralism Project: World religions in America" was held on October 2-3, 1992 at Harvard University. The objective of the project was to study the new religious diversity in the United States. Communities and religious traditions of Asia and the Middle East that have become woven into the fabric of the United States in the past 25 years was the subject of the
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M203: Responses are invited from resident girls for nephew in Baroda, India, 5'2", 125 lbs., born April 67, Mech. Engg. Call (804) 766-0352.
M205: Gujarati business family cherishing cultural values invites responses for handsome, fair, B.Com., pursuing MS (Comp.Sc.), Born and raised in Bombay, vegetarian, nonsmoker/drinker son, 24,5'6", from suitable girls. Contact (316) 683-2109.
M209: Gujarati parents of handsome, fair, 5'8", 138 lbs., born Feb. 68, BSEE, vegetarian, non-smoker, invite responses from guardians of suitable girls. Contact (201) 659-2181.
M212: Gujarati doctor from NJ, 6'4", 200 lbs., born Aug. 67, invites responses from educated girls.
M215: Gujarati vegetarian, B. Tech. (Electronics), computer support specialist, born Oct. 64, 5'4", 128 lbs., Settled in Ottawa, Canada, willing to move to USA, seeks suitable girl. Call (416) 447-7710.
M217: Gujarati vegetarian from CT, 5'7", 132 lbs., born March 66, MS (Comp.Sc.), H-1 visa, well employed, seeks responses from educated resident girls.
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AF22: Parents invite correspondence for their US born, gentle, intelligent and fair daughter, 5'3", BS (MIS) from Virginia Tech. Contact: Prabhat Jain, 5292 Peregrine Crest, Roanoke, VA 24014. (703) 989-5059.
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never married, M. Arch., well employed, H-1 visa, seeks suitable resident professionals.
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F206: Gujarati cultured family invites responses for slim, pretty, B.Sc., pursuing BS (Comp.Sc.), born and raised in Bombay, vegetarian, resident, daughter, 22, 5'1", from well-placed boys. Contact: (316) 683-2109.
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M.D. Oswal Jain convented girl 28/ 162 Jain Doctor/Engineer/C.A. preferred. Contact L.M. Bhandari, Advocate, A-12, Opposite Bharat Petroleum Depot, Golimar Garden, Bhawani Singh Marg, Jaipur (India) - Phone No. 514655.
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Youthful insight Dear Jain Community:
As Jain youths living in the U.S., we face many challenges and obstacles growing up in a Western society. As youths, we try to find a medium between a rich cultural and religious heritage and a modern materialistic society. Both we and our parents must make difficult decisions and overcome much hardship. We understand that it is very difficult for SHRAVAKS or common Jains to live up to Jain ideals, yet there are some areas where we believe change is necessary and easy. A major area is serving alcoholic drinks at Jain
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I am very happy to learn through the columns of the Jain Digest that you are doing excellent work to unite Jains of the U.S. and Canada and keep the Jain religion and heritage alive. I received your magazine from my daughter and express deep appreciation of your work.
I want to do something such that I can be of some service to Jain youngsters of North America. That is to the aspiring Jain youth willing to become doctors, dentists and engineers. I can arrange for seats in
Video on Bhagwan Mahavira
The Institute of Jainology, U.K., has produced a 40 minute color video on Bhagwan Mahavira, The production is based on the unique art work of Mr. Gokuldas Kapadia, a renowned artist of the classical style. To portray the meaning of the life of Mahavira, he studied The Kalpasutra and Jain Scriptures with a number of Jain monks at Junagadh for over 10 years.
This video cassette is available free of cost but IOJ gratefully acknowledges donations. These NTSC & PAL System video cassettes are now available in Gujarati and Hindi. It will be ready in English in a few weeks ,
Write the JAINA Library, c/o Dr. Prem Gada, 4410 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79414. Phone 1-800-99-JAINA. Or write Institute of Jainology, c/o Keshav Chandaria, 6 Lansing Square, Suite 123, Willowdale, Ontario M2J ITS, Canada. Phone (416) 494-7772.
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Jain Digest Deepawali, The Nirvan Day of Lord Mahavir - Oct. 25
by Manubhai Doshi M.A., Chicago, IL
Lord Mahavir attained Nirvan in 527 B.C. That oneself. For this purpose, He stayed in total concentration means that He gained salvation 2,519 years back. Since then, and meditation. The concentration and meditation made we have been celebrating the day of His Nirvan as Diwali or Him oblivious of the physical needs. He did not fast for the Deepawali, the festival of lights. Salvation is the ultimate sake of fasting, but His concentration did not keep Him liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Thereby the aware of the appetites. His absorption in the nature of the soul stays in eternal peace and perfect happiness forever. soul did not permit any concern for what was happening to We find all around that people have been yearning to gain the body. He could therefore face, with equanimity, the happiness, but hardly anyone obtains it. Questions may unbearable pain inflicted upon him. therefore arise how anyone can gain unending happiness. Our search for happiness does not succeed because we are
During the last fifty years, mankind has gained haunted by the desires that happen to be unending. It is the physical comforts undreamt of by the earlier generations. human nature that when one achieves whatone was longing They, however, do not experience higher level of happiness. for, new desires arise that demand fulfillment. After On the contrary, we have been witnessing a higher level of carefully examining this aspect of human nature, Lord agitation, uneasiness, etc. This is mainly because we do not Mahavir arrived at the truth underlying the entire existence. realize that happiness is a state of mind. In search of He has therefore laid down that the path of gaining lasting happiness, we therefore continue to hanker for more and happiness is the path of "desirelessness". It lies in pursuing more physical comforts. Paradoxically enough, with all the the truth of Self to the exclusion of worldly situations.
amenities and physical comforts, mankind has been currently
living under heavy stress. Everyone wants to gain peace and Lord Mahavir was born in a
tranquility, but no one gains that. Can royal family and had all the worldly
the life of the Lord offer any lesson? comforts and amenities at His command. He however noticed that the life does
Ample evidence is now available end and is subject to old age and disease;
to show that peace and tranquility can be that physical comforts are empheral and
obtained by concentration and mediation. do not last forever. He also could notice
Our Samayika is the practice of the human nature of yearning for what
equanimity. It is a powerful tool and our he does not have. He was intent upon
religious books have rightly emphasized seeking the real happiness that stays.
its importance. They have gone to the Therefore, at the young age of 30, He left
extent of stating that one single Samayika the worldly life and spent more than 12
can help in averting the life in hell. It is years in spiritual pursuit. During that
meant for maintaining balance of mind period, he observed acute austerities and
that can lead to true happiness. Kausagga, faced all sorts of adversities and distress.
which is a part of Samayika, is an exercise We get highly impressed and marvel at
in concentration that is highly necessary His capacity to stay without food for
for attaining peace and tranquility. months together and to face the acute physical pain. With a view to follow
The beneficial results of Samayika Him, some devotees try to renounce the
are not forthcoming because we happen worldly life and/or fast for days and
to undertake it lightly. It is a powerful sometimes for weeks together. Do we,
tool of attaining peace and tranquility.
Lord Mahavir however, try to realize what was the source of His extraordinary capabilities? What was He
We may celebrate the ensuing Nirvan day of the doing during that long period of spiritual pursuit? Did he Lord with usual lights, etc. Let us, however, think of the spend most of the time in sleep or reading scriptures or dawning of the light within ourselves. For this purpose, let something like that?
us decide on the eve of that occasion to regularly practice
true Samayika and gain peace and tranquility. Thereby, we During most of the period of His spiritual pursuit can show to others that Jainism is not simply a bundle of Lord Mahavir stayed in Kausagga or Kayotsarga. This term mechanical rituals. It has a noble mission and a technique to literally means giving the body. His sole objective was to make everyone happy. That would be a most fitting tribute realize the everlasting peace and tranquility inherent within to Lord Mahavir.
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CARDIAC Ramji Velji (age-14) operated for open heart surgery for valve replacement in 1991 at KEM Hospital, Bombay.
ENT Microsurgery being preformed at Bidada during camp by Dr. KL.Shah (KEM), and Dr. Dhaval Dhruv (Seatle, WA)The camp was attened by Dr. Chandravadan Haria (ENT SurgeonCleveland OH)
PLASTIC SURGERY Mariaben Ali was first examined in 1989 at the age of 18 for gas deformity. After 4 successive operations at Bombay, jaw is rebuilt. She is married happily. She may undergo one more operation at a later date.
POLIO Polio patients waiting for examination at Bidada Hospital during camp.
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JAINA is appealing to people to participate in the camp as volunteers or as physicians as well as to contribute generously towards the project MAP. For those planning a trip to India during the camp, Bidada Sarvodaya Trust promises to make your trip into a memorable experience. In addition to participation to the camp (as a physician or volunteer) you will also be visiting ancient Jain temples (Panch Tirth), the sea, beaches and exotic handicraft weaving centers.
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