Jain Digest 1998 07 Vol 14 No 03

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527072/1

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The Magazine of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America
JAIN DIGEST
Jain Educatio
FALL 1998
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JAIN TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, DC
Cardiology Vinod K Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C. Adinath A. Patil, M.D., F.A.C.C. Mahesh P. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C. Anantha K. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.C. Anil K. Shah, MD
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Gastroenterology Umed K. Shah, M.D.F.A.C.G. Atul R. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G. Nayan R. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G.
Pulmonary Kiran D. Mehta, M.D., F.C.C.P. Internal Medicine Anwar T. Munshi, M.D. Bhasker A. Jhaveri, M.D. Rita B. Jhaveri, M.D. David M. Federle, M.D. Mary Kramer, M.D. Pediatrics Ila V. Shah, M.D., F.A.A.P. M.F.O. Lafeer, M.D., F.A.A.P. A.S. Dhillon, M.D., F.A.A.P. Kirit Patel, M.D., F.A.A.P. Amit Sheth, M.D., F.A.A.P. Family Practice John F. Fenwick, M.D. J. Patrick Jarboe, M.D. Thomas F. Lusby, M.D. Robert J. Bauer, M.D. John L. Bennett, MD Radiology Phil M. Chamberlain, M.D. Halappa G. Hakkal, M.D.
JAI JINENDRA
अहो! अहो! श्री सदगुरु, करुणासिंधु अपार 311 TR TTY chelt, 3TET! 316T! 34R (828)
Thanks! the Holy True Teacher! Unfathomable ocean of compassion;
I'm highly obliged; Oh! good Teacher, The Pupil poor has no expression. (124)
Leonardtown Offices Shanti Medical Center Route 5. P.O.Box 664 Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-5579. 475.5524 St. Mary's Medical Arts Building 301-475-5021 . 301-475-5023 Belmont Professional Building 301-475-3040
शुं प्रभुचरणकने धरूं? आत्माथी सह हीन, ते तो प्रभुओ आपियो, वर्तु चरणाधिन (१२५) What should I offer to you, Lord? In soul-comparison all is trifle;
The soul is gifted by the Lord, I wish to act to your oracle. (125)
Prince Frederick Office 110 Hospital Road 410-535-4333
- Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, Srimad Rajchandra -
Lexington Park Offices 100 Exploration Il . Suite 1030 301-863-7041 • 301-863-9000 By the Mill Road & Rt. 235 301-863-5835
We dedicate ourselves to ceaseless efforts of Acharya Sushil Kumarji and Gurudev Chitrabhanuji,
in spreading the principles of Jainism among all the Jains settled in North America.
Charlotte Hall Offices Charlotte Hall Medical Center Route 5 301-884-7322 . 301-881-7330 993 Old Route 5 301-884-4666 Washington Area 831 University Blvd.. Suite 32 Silver Spring MD 20903 301-445-4430
We congratulate the Executive Committee for their devoted service to JAINA.
SHAH ASSOCIATES, M.D.,P.A.
Shanti Medical Center, P.O. Box 664, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-5579 Metro 301-870-2049 Fax 301-884-7419

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JAIN DIGEST
FALL 1998 VOL. 14, NO. 3 CIRCULATION: 8,000
In this issue
Meet the Trustees.
From the Editor in Chief......... 4 From the Publishing Editor... 4
Letters
Headquarters News ............... 5. International News... 6
Affiliate News
Regional News
Committee News
3
Matrimonials.
Young Minds....
1998 JAINA Essay Competition Results
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8
JAIN DIGEST Circulation
Federation of JAINA
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Jain Workshop Info............... 22 Uvasaggaharam Sutra.......... 24 Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Fund Update 26
General Fund Update 26 Life Members Update Happy Occasions............
P.O. Box 700 Getzville, NY 14068-0700
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Congratulations To.............. 26
JAINA Appeal
JSGA Center/Temple............ 27
For Our Health
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MIS Information...
MIS Registration Form......... 31
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Moving? Receving duplicate copies? Send your address corrections to:
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Once again, 'JAINA' is there!
Time and time again, our principles of non-violence, non-possessiveness, multiplicity of viewpoints, and compassion have been tested. Without fail, we have proved to the world that we do indeed practice what we preach.
When there were earthquakes in Uttarkashi (UP), Northridge (CA), Latur (Maharashtra), and Kobe (Japan), JAINA was there to help restore the shattered lives of the victims. When the mighty Mississippi River flooded, JAINA was there to assist the residents of Quincy, Illinois. When civil war erupted in Rwanda, JAINA was there, working with the American Red Cross, to help the refugees. For this particular effort, JAINA was recognized as an 'Institution of the Year' by the Niagara Falls chapter of the Red Cross. When 1500 orphans were left helpless by the Latur earthquake, JAINA was there to rehabilitate them, working alongside the BJS. When both Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Bahubali (Maharashtra) needed an ambulance, JAINA was there to satisfy the need. When hospitals in Bombay, Ujjain, and Gondal needed specific medical equipment, JAINA was there to provide Bombay with a new mammography machine, Ujjain with a much needed anesthetics machine, and Gondal with a sight saving phaco emulsification machine. When a draught struck Gujarat, JAINA was there to save the lives of animals by providing fodder. When the tribal women in Mangrol, Gujarat needed a women's health center, JAINA was there to construct one. When the needy people of Vasai needed a dispensary, JAINA was there to start one, free of charge to the village people. JAINA sets up medical camps in various parts of India and treats thousands of patients who would have otherwise died prematurely. JAINA also sends thousands of pounds of clothes yearly to India in order to help clothe the indignant population.
Once again, our compassion is being tested. On June 9, 1998, a cyclone devastated the west coast of India. Thousands are reported dead and many are without shelter and food. This is the time for all of us, the steadfast followers of jiv daya (compassion for all living beings), to rush to the aid of the victims who lost family members, farms, live stock, their homes and much more. In many areas, till this day, there is no power to supply essentials such as drinking water. With winds blowing at velocities approaching 150km/hr, the cyclone destroyed everything that crossed its path. Words are not sufficient to describe the havoc and destruction experienced by the people of Kandala and the neighboring towns by this, the worst cyclone of the century.
JAINA has immediately diverted a consignment of thousands of pounds of clothes to be distributed to the needy. Our co-chair of the World Community Service committee, Prakash Mehta, was immediately sent to India to assess the situation. Now, in response to his hands-on report, we have joined hands with Vivekanand Research and Training Institute and adopted two villages and taken full responsibility for the rehabilitation of the villages' residents.
The scars of devastation left by mother nature will never be forgotten. It is difficult to imagine the agony of people who went through the ferocity of the cyclone. We must do our best to help these victims as much as we can. I have no doubt that you have already sent your tax-deductible contribution or are planning to do so. We have already sent our first installment of $25,000 to India.
At the same time, a few thousand miles away, 133 out of every 10,000 children under the age of 5 are dying everyday because of a disastrous famine and war currently plaguing southern Sudan.
We can't bring peace to southern Sudan. We can't coax the rains to return. But, we can prevent the needless death of thousands of men, women, and children. To do so, we need your support. Your donation will help us fend off a looming catastrophe.
Please do not procrastinate. Time is of the essence.
Send your tax-deductible contribution (payable to JAINA in the U.S. and to the S.S. Jain Foundation in Canada) to: JAINA Headquarters, PO Box 700, Getzville, NY 14068-0700.
Jai Jinendra!
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Dhiraj Shah

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JAIN DIGEST
A publication of the
FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS
IN NORTH AMERICA
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Lata Champsee
35 Whitehom Crescent
Willowdale, ONT M2J 3B1
Phone: 416/493-1666, Fax: 416/493-1667 manish@ionsys.com
PUBLISHING EDITOR
Navin K. Jain
1596 East 115th Street, #903 Cleveland, OH 44106-3963 Phone: 216/754-1142 digest@nuvs.com, www.nurk.com
EDITORIAL BOARD
Arhant Jain, Bharti Shah
REGIONAL EDITORS
Canada
Mahendra Mehta
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Midwest US
Manubhai Doshi
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Phone: 847/735-01201
Northeast, US
Vinay Vakani
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Phone: 201/967-9944
Southeart, US
Surendra Shah
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Marietta, GA 30064-2920
Phone: 770/422-1483
Southwest, US Jadavji Kenia
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Phone: 972/690-3593
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ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Articles
Subhash Jain
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Stoms, CT 06268
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Committees
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Young Minds Gaurav Kopadia 67 Nassau Drive
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Matrimonials
Hasmukh Shah
8721 Scrimshaw Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34653-6623 Phone: 813/376-7290
MANAGING EDITORIAL BOARD Lata Champsee, Manubhai Doshi. Jagar Jain, Ramesh Jain, Vijay Jain, Harshad Shah, Anop Vora
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JAINA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Dhiraj H. Shah
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Mahendra K. Pandya
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Jashvant C. Shah, West US
Phone: 510/475-7882, Fax: 408/577-3594
Secretary
Dilip V. Shah
Phone: 215/561-0581, Fax: 215/567-3146
Treasurer
Jit Turakhia
Phone: 315/622-3287, Fax: 315/622-2998
Immediate Past President
Manibhai Mehta
Phone: 714/898-3156, Fax: 310-940-4583
JAINA CHARITABLE TRUST
Executive Council
Chairman Mahendra Pandya, New York, NY
Vice Chair Dhiraj Shah, Buffalo, NY
Comptroller-Jagat Jain, Buffalo, NY Secretary General Kirit Kapadia, New York, NY
Members-at-Large
Rajen Jaswa, Saratoga, CA
Bipin Parikh, Chicago, IL
Bhupendra Tolia, Norwood, NJ
Trustees
All Trustees names and photos are printed in this issue, page 3.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All Board of Directors names were printed in the
Summer 1998 issue.
AFFILIATES
Brahmi Jain Sociery, US and Canada International Alumni Association of Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya, Rochester, NY
International Mahavir Jain Mission, US and Canada Jain Meditation International Center, US and Canada
Jain Social Group, LA and Toronto Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Society, Grand Island, NY Kutchhi Oswal Samaj, San Francisco Shri S. S. Jain Foundation, Toronto, Canada Shri Mahavir Jain Foundation, Santa Ana, CA Jain Academic Foundation of North America, Lubbock, TX
JAINA ON THE INTERNET
Young Jains of America http://www.yale.edu/yja/
Jain BBS http://www.jainism.org/ http://www.jaina.org/
COMMITTEES
Ahimsa Day Celebration Surendra Singhvi
Community Leadership Council Jagat Jain
Environment and Ecology Nancy Jain
Essay Competition
Chhaya Kapadia
Fund Raising-United States
Sanjay Pandya
Bipin Parikh
Fund Raising-Canada
Laxmikant Nagda
Interfaith Activities/World Council of Jains
Manoj Dharamsi
Rashmi Gardi
Jain Poojas
Naresh Shah Arhant Jain
JAINA Bulletin Board Service
Pravin Shah
JAINA Temple Guidelines Maherdra Pandya
Jiv Daya
Ratibhai Shah
Library and Education Prem Gada
Toronto
Associate
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St. Louis Associate
Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee
Key to Regions Canada
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JAINA publishes the JAINA Focus monthly newsletter for administrative purposes. It is sent to all member organizations and committee members of JAINA. All news items for publication in the JAINA Focus must be sent to the Editor by the 10 of each month:
SPECIAL OFFICE BEARERS
Special Assistant to the President Ramesh P. Shah
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Phone:
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Phone/Fax: 716/636-5342
Telephone Hours: Monday-Friday, 2 PM - 5 PM EST
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Media Watch/Public Relations
Sushil Jain Anant Jain Manoj Jain
Membership Kamlesh Shah
North American Jain Families Assitance Program
Ila Mehta
Senior Citizens
Vinay Vakani
Scholar Visitation
Nirmal Dosi
V. R. Gandhi Scholarship Fund
Pravin C. Shah
World Community Service Bachubhai Ajmera Bhadresh Dhila Prakash Mehta
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Telephone hours are Monday-Friday, 2 rM-5 rm EST
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OF JAIN DIGEST
We encourage our readers to send their questions, comments or views on current issues or concerns facing the Jain community of North America to the Editor in Chief. Lara Champsee. We endeavor to publish all letters, space permitting. The JAIN DIGEST reserves the right to edit all material for clarity and/or space. All letters must include the sender's name, address and phone number to be considered for publication.

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Meet your Executive Council of JAINA Charitable Trust
Chairman Mahendra K. Pandya New York, NY
Vice Chairman Dhiraj Shah Buffalo, NY
Controller of Finance Jagat Jain Buffalo, NY
Meet your Board of Trustees of JAINA Charitable Trust
Bansali, Shekhar - New York, NY Bardia, Hem New York, NY Bhandari, Yashwant-Short Hills, NJ Dave, Krishnakant- New York, NY Doshi, Ketan -New York, NY Hirawat, Anu New York, NY Hirawat, Dharam
Gosalia, Kirit
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New York, NY Phoenix, AZ Jain, Ashok Bloomfield, MI Jain, Duli New York, NY
Jain, Madhu
Jain, Mahendra Jain, Paresh -New York, NY
Jain, Rajendra
Jain, Ramesh
Jain, Ramesh Jain, Sunil New York, NY Jain, Udai-Sugar Land, TX Jain, Sunil 1- New York, NY
Jail't Educ
Los Gatos, CA
Diamond Bar, CA
Barboursville, WV Toronto, ONT Monaca, PA
Secretary Kirit Kapadia New York, NY
Rajen Jaswa Saratoga, CA
Camera Shy
Jhaveri, Dinesh New York, NY Jhaveri, Smitesh 1 New York, NY Jubanputra, Nitin Forest Hills, NY Kothari, Atul -New York, NY
Kothari, Vinay Lodha, Narendra Mehta, ChandraMehta, Himanshu Mehta, Nimish Mehta, Ragin Mehta, Sagar Mehta, Samir Mehta, Satish
Mehta, Milan (Disons) New York, NY Mehta, Milan (Indiam) New York, NY
Nahar, Anand Paragani, Babulal Parekh, Ashit
New York, NY Manhasset Hills, NY North Hills, NY
New York, NY New York, NY New York, NY New York, NY New York, NY New York, NY
Forest Hills, NY Martinsburg, WV New York, NY
Members at Large Bipin Parikh Chicago, IL
Bhaiji, Khushal - N. Royalton, OH Dharamsi, Manoj - Reston, VA Doshi, Sunil New York, NY Gardi, Rashmi S. Barrington, IL Jain, Gyan Toronto, ONT
Bhupendra Tolia Norwood, NJ
Jain, Prem Freemont, CA Kothari, Arun-Englewood Cliffs, NJ Mehta, Manibhai - Cypress, CA Mehta, Pravin Niagara Falls, NY Pandya, Sanjay-Staten Island, NY
Patni, Narendra Shah, Dilip V. Shah, Girish Shah, Niranjan Shah, Ramesh
Cambridge, MA Philadelphia, PA Campbell, CA
Des Plaines, IL Mayfield Heights, OH
Tolia, Bharat-W. Bloomfield, MI Turakhia, Jit Liverpool, NY Vaidya, Prabodh-Bolinbrook, IL Varia, Mahendra - Martin, KY
Parikh, Rajshekhar - New York, NY Sancheti, Asok New York, NY Sancheti, Kushal New York, NY Saraiya, Nainesh New York, NY Sethi, Virendra Houston, TX Shah, Arun -New York, NY Shah, Chinu- -New York, NY
Shah, Dinesh Shah, KinishShah, Mehul
New York, NY New York, NY New York, NY
Shah, Narendra - Athens, GA Shah, Raichand Shah, Rajesh Shah, Vinod Sheth, Deepak Shetti, Jawahar Sogani, P.C. Surana, Kamal
New York, NY New York, NY Leonardtown, MD New York, NY Haworth, NJ
- Cresskill, NJ
New York, NY

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FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF
Jai Jinendra!
The YJA convention in Houston was a grand success-a testimony of countless hours spent by our youth. The YJA conven- tion gives our youth an opportunity to come together and develop a deeper understanding of Jainism and Indian culture. During the summer, the Jain community was bursting with activities—Pratishtha Mahotsav in Detroit, Bhumi Pujan in Tampa, Jain Shibirs in many centers, religious discourses throughout North America.
The Winter issue of JAIN DIGEST will be a special issue on "Golden Years and its Challenges". We need your input and articles relating to activities community housing, health and benefits such as social security and pensions. We would like to publish useful information that specifically relates to our community. Please forward such material to me or to Vinay Vakani, Northeast regional editor, at the addresses included on page 2. Hope to hear from you.
Lata Champsee
FROM THE PUBLISHING EDITOR
It has been a little over a year now since Lata Champsee and I have begun producting the JAIN DIGEST. Both of us started working on this magazine after the then-new JAINA President, Dhiraj Shah, asked us to join the staff.
During this time period, a number of curious people have asked about the behind-the-scenes process.
Lataben gathers and edits all of the materials from the Regional and Associate Editors, while Associate Editors Hasmukh Shah and the Gaurav Kapadia prepare the MIS and Young Minds sections, respectively. This material is sent directly to me in electronic form (by disk in the first case, by email in the second). She then develops a rough layout of the issue.
Kamalesh Amin also prepares some of the photos to be used in the next issue, and coordinates with Lataben to make sure every
thing has been proofed by Lataben, Mr. Amin and Dr. Shah.
Next, everything is handed over to me. Lataben emails her materials, and I receive the photos from Mr. Amin. I lay out the issue within two to three days.
Just before going to the printer, all four of us take a final look to check for any serious errors. The printer is then handed a disk
containing the layouts and scanned images), an annotated printout and any camera-ready materials needed (usually these are only ads).
Almost the entire production process is electronic. This has helped to both reduce our production time and our costs. It has also made us unusually efficient: Lata Champsee and I have never met in person-everything has been done by phone and email!
Navin K. Jain
LETTERS
Dear Editor:
My family and I were fortunate enough to attend a week long Jain Family Shibir at Siddhachalam from August 1, 1998 to August 8, 1998. This Shibir was held in the auspicious presence and under the direction of Pujya Kirtichandraji Maharaj. About 35 children ranging in age from 4 years to 20 years attended as well as 45 adults. The participants came from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Chicago, Texas and Toronto, Canada.
The theme of this shibir was "Bhakti Marg” for the adults and "Essence of Jainism” for the children. Jain scholar Shri Chandrakantbhai Mehta gave some discourses to all the participants. Chanting of Stotras and storytelling completed the itinerary for the children.
A typical day at the Shibir began with Yoga and Meditation at 7:00 a.m. where Guruji taught the Principles of Yoga and Meditation with various Asanas and Pranayam techniques to quieten
the mind and train the body. It was refreshing to see all the children attend all Yoga sessions.
Guruji's lectures on "Bhakti Marg" taught us about the Power and Creation of Love from within and to create unity with Arihants and Siddhas. He also explained how this same Love and Unity can be utilized in our day to day lives. Our day would end with Bhakti and Aarti at the temple.
It was not all work and no play. We had a picnic in the Pocono Mountains as well as a fabulous Cultural Program. I was particularly overjoyed to see such enthusiasm among the children. Even my 5 and 7 year old daughters want to come back for the camp! Guruji has delightfully agreed to return next year for a week long shibir on “Jain Dharma and Grahastha Jivan". I would encourage everyone to take this opportunity and keep their calendars open for a week from July 31, 1999. See you at Siddhachalam.
Purnima Doshi Vestal, New York
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HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Samet Shikhar Yatra Update 64 North American Jains have signed up for the very first Sangh Viswavidhyapith, Bodhigaya and other near by sites of pilgrimage. Yatra organized by JAINA to places of pilgrimage in India. They are On many of the outings we will also be joined by Sangha from from New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Chicago, Detroit, London and Nairobi, Kenya making this possibly for the first time, Oklahoma, N. Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. We an International Sangh Yatra. During the three day celebration at will be leaving on September 30th with many passengers starting Veerayatan, we will also have the opportunity to meet with the from New York and some starting from Chicago. Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Prime Minister of India. President of JAINA will be leading the Sangh.
Travel arrangements to India and back are made by Jaya Travel This pilgrimage to Samet Shikhar is coinciding with Veerayatan's and travelling within India has been organized by Veerayatan. We 25th Anniversary. At arrival in their cities, we will be received by Jain at JAINA are hoping that this will become a regular activity for us Sanghs of Delhi, Patna and Calcutta. We will also be visiting and more and more will join us. For more information call Dilip Pawapuri, Kundalpur, Rajgiri, Rajubalika, Nalanda Shah at 215/561-0581.
YJP Planning a Cruise Young Jain Professionals are planning second annual meeting from Oct 23-26 to discuss issues facing Jain professionals. The convention with seminars and discussions is open to both married and single persons. Total cost for this Royal Caribbean cruise is $382 (2 per cabin) and $257 (4 to a cabin) Deadline for registration is August 24 and your deposit is fully refundable 60 days prior to the cruise. If you have topic ideas or are interested in speaking or moderating a discussion, contact Shilpa Shah at 404/321-4637 or shilpashah@ibm.net. For any infomation about the Cruise, please contact Sunit Sanghrajka at 561/287-7995 or sunit@bigfive.com.
Course on Jainism Offered For the second year, a 5-week course with 1 credit hour was presented to students at the University of Dayton. The course was titled " JAINISM & NON-VIOLENCE" Prof Vinod Jain, Drs. Sulekh Jain, Jwala Prasad and Surendra Singhvi presented lectures covering Jain principles, history, practice, rituals, role of JAINA and affiliated centres in North America and vegetarianism. Students were given Introduction to Jainism by Dr. Bharat Shah as the text book. After viewing a 30 minute video "Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise", many students took vows not to eat meat or reduce their consumption. Other Jain centres may consider sponsoring such course at their local universities and promote the Jain Philosophy.
JAINA Executive Committee Meets in Detroit A meeting of the Executive Committee of JAINA was held on in New York and won a promise from him that at any future July 4th in Detroit. After reading of the minutes of last meeting, important functions at the New York consulate, JAINA members treasurer's report was distributed. The tax returns for 1997 and will be invited to attend. He met representative of the UN to see if financial report to the U.S.A.I.D were all filled on time.
JAINA can be granted the NGO (Non Governmental OrganizaPresident Dhiraj Shah reported that JAINA is financially tion) status. The UN representative was very impressed by JAINA'S strong and a mature organization. Since the March meeting in affiliation with US A.I.D. and recognition by Red Cross. Our Philadelphia, he represented JAINA at the groundbreaking cer- application will be considered at their next meeting. He represented emony for a new temple in Atlanta and Miami. In Miami a 10-Acre JAINA at the ground breaking ceremony at Siddhachalam for their site next door to the temple is available for possibly creating a Jain $1.2 million dollar Bhojan Shala. Trustees of Siddhachalam passed senior citizen housing complex if the local zoning laws allow it. a resolution granting a permanent trusteeship position to the JAINA sent brochures of Samet Shikhar Pilgrimage to all 8,000 Jain president of JAINA. This is another evidence of close relationship homes on our mailing list. Summer issue of Jain Digest was between JAINA and Siddhachalam. He attended YJA Convention published and had special appeals from JAINA for the Cyclone relief on July 2 and 3. JAINA paid $1,800 for distribution of CD-ROM fund for coastal towns of Gujarat. JAINA will try to raise $50,000 on Bhagwan Mahavir's life to all attendees. and sponsor two villages. He was pleased with the success of the first Anop Vora was asked to look in to formation of Young Jain Pathshala Teacher's Convention in Boston that was attended by 85 teachers. He attended 8th Annivarsary celebration of Cherry Hill
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Professionals as a committee of JAINA for age group of 21 and
above.
Pravin Shah is preparing a website for JAINA, he will have it ready in three months. He is preparing for a teachers workshop during Thanksgiving weekend.
Jain Center of Southern California will organize US delegation of Doctors for Bidada Medical camp from January 5 to 25.
Devendra Peer presented a report on the preparation for 1999 Convention. He along with 2 other members of Convention Planning Board had planned to go to Toronto on 18th July to meet with Mr. Khamesra and others to discuss planning matters. He expects the Board will soon announce selection of the convention site.
A committee to plan 2600th Birth Anniversary celebration of Lord Mahavir in year 2001 was appointed under the chairmanship of Dr. Manoj Dharamsi. This celebration will be coordinated with worldwide events. JAINA may publish and distribute a book of Mahavir's message to every Jain family in North America. 6 Regional seminars are also planned.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Jain Monk Passes Away
Acharya Sri Vijay Rajtilak Suriji Maharaj passed away in Ahmedabad on August 12, 1998. Acharyaji was a great tapsavi. He had done 100+100+79 aymbill auli at a time. That's equivalant to 13,260 aymbills. Out of which he has done 6800 days of chauviar aymbill. He used to keep maunvrat for long stretches at a time.
Saman Sthitpragya and Saman Siddhpragya, disciples of Anuvrat Anushastha Acharya Shri Mahapragya, completed a successful three-months tour of Thailand, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. At the Bangkok University in Thailand, Samans spoke about the relevance of Anuvrat and the Practice of Preksha Meditation. In Manila, Philippines, they delivered a lecture at Indo-Phil (Birla Group) on Stress Management and provided information on the 50-Years Golden Celebration of the Anuvrat Movement. Various programs on Non-violence, Ecology, Jain Lifestyle, and Practice of Science of Living were presented in Australia at Victoria Immigration Detention Center, Victoria Multicultural Commission, and the Melbourne University. Over 40,000 Indians were exposed
1999 Convention Highlights...
The Marriage Information Service of JAINA will organize a young adult's "Get Together" during the Tenth Biennial JAINA Convention. The purpose of this program is for young adults 21 and above to meet, acquaint, get to know each othe, and make new friends. MIS is contemplating to serve candidates and their parents. If possible, a compiled data of all candidates will be given out in advance. Please watch for the December issue of JAIN DIGEST for more details on this and other information on Convention 99.
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JAINA has undertaken a project to publish a directory of Jain Centers in USA and Canada. The directory will include, for each Jain Center, a brief history, past activities and future. plans, photographs of temples and other pertinent information. The directory will be published prior to the 1999 convention. All Jain centers are requested to forward pertinent information to Mr. Dinesh Chheda, 9 Johnson Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006, or call him at 973/808-2661.
Jain Samans Visit Thailand, Philippines, Australia and New Zeland
Animal Rights International
In 1985 a movement was started in the US to observe March 20 as Meat Out Day. The movement has become a world phenomena and accordingly Animal Rights International of Delhi took up a program to have four elephants going around the city. Elephants were chosen specially to signify that vegetarians can be mighty.
to the message of Anuvrat and Preksha Meditation when the Samans were interviewed on the radio in Sydney. The topics of Indian Culture, Jain Philosophy, and Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health were addressed at various institutions in Auckland, New Zealand. Additionally, Samans had the opportunity to provide information about the significant contributions of Gurudev Shri Tulsi benefiting the mankind. Gurudev Shri Tulsi established the Jain Visva Bharati Institution and the Order of the Samans. Samans returned to India on July 4, 1998 and can be contacted at Adhyatma Sadhna Kendra, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030, India. Telephone: 6802708, 6803678 and Fax: 6897962.

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AFFILIATE NEWS
With the blessings of Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj (Guruji), Siddhachalam is vibrant with activities. Lately, a great deal has been happening. We have had Bhoomipujan ceremonies held under the guidance of Muni Shri Jinchandraji Maharaj We have also had several shibits. The last shibir was a one week family shibir conducted by Munishri Kirtichandraji Maharaj. Pratistha Anniversary was celebrated on August 9, 1998.
There have been three Siddha Chakra Pujans during this summer. Quite apart from that, almost every week there is at least one Puja. The number of yatris coming to Siddhachalam has kept on increasing and the numbers increase very significantly over the week-ends.
Siddhachalam Diary
This year during Paryushan, Siddhachalam offers an unique opportunity to participate in the celebration of Paryushan under the guidance of Muni shri Jinchandraji Maharaj.
Siddhahcalam's Newsletters are sent to everyone in North America. To communicate better, we have a website at www.imjm.org. This Web Page has several features, including recitals of Namokar Mantra as well as Manglik by Guruji. You can, if you so wish, down load the sound files. The Web page also has Forth Coming Events and News Desk. Effort is made to up-date these and again we shall strive to improve. E-Mail address is: siddhachalam@cpatch.com.
Come personally to Siddhachalam. It is the only Jain Tirth outside of India. You can stay overnight if you wish. Temple is open for you. Kitchen is open 365 days of the year. It is a good idea to phone before coming if you want to stay overnight - there are times, we are fully booked.
Directions
Siddhachalam is in Blairstown, in New Jersey - North West part of New Jersey, very close to the Pocconos in PA. Take Exit 12 on Route 80. Follow Blairstown sign. Make first right hand turn on Silver Lake Road. Proceed for 1.3 miles on Silver Lake Rd. Then make a left hand turn on Cooke Road to proceed on Cooke Road. Then make a right hand turn at the stop sign - (at the T Junction). Fourth property on your left hand side is Siddhachalam. Please drive very carefully and slowly. There are a lot of deer and other animals.
Siddhachalam's Building project and Building Fund
Target: $1,200,000. Highlights: With the recent approval of our Site Plan Application, the building Project for a new Bhojanshala has started to roll and is gathering momentum. Your donation will give it the necessary energy to keep moving to an early and successful completion.
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We started with the Boli for the naming of the Bhojanshala on Mahavir Jayanti celebration on April 26, 1998. The first bid of $ 51,000.00 from Rohitbhai Shah, Surendrabhai Shah and Vijaybhai Shah, all of Four Points Hotels - Sheraton was a very auspicious beginning. The Boli continues and Aadesh shall be given only after ample opportunity is given to the entire community all over North America and elsewhere to participate and raise the bidding higher and higher..A Building Fund Account has been set up as a separate
account.
Picture Gallery Project
A Picture Gallery Project has just been initiated as part of the Building Fund drive. The Picture Gallery will allow a donor to have a Photograph of a loved one placed permanently in the Picture Gallery which will be set up in the new Dining Room. The donation amount is $ 1,101.00.
The Pictures to be displayed permanently in the Gallery should be 8 inches by 10 inches. Please send in a duplicate of the original negative and we shall look after the rest. The pictures will be professionally framed.
More Ceremonies in the coming months
There will be other ceremonies to follow and many more opportunities to participate and to contribute to the Building Fund. It is hoped that the foundation stone ceremony shall take place on October 4, 1998, on Ahimsa and Kshamapana Day which we have been celebrating since past many many years together with JAINA.
Please call Pandit Mauji Ramji or Lahar Chandji at Siddhachalam (908/362-9793) for more details of the Picture Gallery Project, for Tithi funds and Jiva Daya and Bhojanshala Building Fund.Our fax number is 908/362-9649.
Siddhachalam expresses very sincere thanks to JAINA for the space on the pages of JAIN DIGEST to bring you an update on activities and future plans at Siddhachalam.
Jain Meditation International Center
Gurudev Chitrabhanu was invited to speak at the Monmouth Center for World Religions in Middletown, N.J. His talk on "Jain Tradition Gives Nonviolence A Place" was well received by the audience. He remarked that in 1971, the idea that nonviolence and vegetarianism go hand in hand was unknown to most people. Now there are about 12 million Americans who have adopted vegetarianism, and their numbers are growing every day.

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REGIONAL NEWS
Canada
Dr. Mahendra Mehta, Regional Editor
Edmonta, Alberta
The Buddhist Blessing Ceremony called 'We Care All' took place in Edmonton on August 1" and over 1,000 people including 23 faith groups participated. The Jain Sangh of Alberta was represented as one of the 23 faith groups. Mr.J.V.Mehta contributed an article on 'Jainism' in the souvenir for the occasion.
The Jains of Alberta participated in the NAIN 98 conference (North American Interfaith Network). Jasvant Mehta offered Jain prayer in one of the lecture session and led a workshop titled:"Development of a Spiritual Center in a Post Secondary Institution".
For the future programs, a picnic is organized for August 16th, Samvantsari Pratikraman on August 28th and Swamivatsalya puja and meal for September 13th.
The Jain Society of Alberta collected and remitted $2,000 for JAINA's Cyclone Relief Fund.
Hamilton, Ontario
The 13th Arhum Yoga Camp was organized in the beautiful Loretto Center overlooking Niagra Falls in Ontario during the long weekend of August 1-3. The Arhum Yoga Camp was inspired and initiated by Acharyaji Sushilmuniji. The program consisted of Yoga subjects such as Surya Namaskar, various Asanas and yogic thoughts, edicts & practices prescribed by Rishi Patanjali. The whole Yoga program was conducted by Bakul Soneji from Sarthi Yoga Foundation of Irvine, California.
There were daily talks by Prof. Joseph O'Connell, Dr. Tina-Marie Jones and Dr.Kay Koppedrayer. These were followed by lively participation from the audience. All of the 45 registrants thoroughly enjoyed the camp and had great words of praise for Mrs. Leela Gudka, her children and hus
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band, who single-handedly organized the camp with great success.
The International Mahavir Jain Mission had their annual picnic on Sunday, July 19th at Niagara Glen in Niagara Falls. The plans are afoot for IMJM's Jain Pilgrimage Tour to India in 1999. Look for an announcement in a future issue of JAIN DIGEST.
Toronto, Ont
The Young Jains of Toronto reports a very successful participation in the YJA Convention in Houston, last month. 24 delegates, the largest so far and partly subsidized by the Jain Society of Toronto, went to Texas and took active part in the deliberations of the Convention.
On July 25th the youth organized the second religious event of the year. Ms. Irena Upenikas spoke on 'Yoga & Meditation" and Dr.Vastupal Parikh spoke on 'Jainism & the 21st Century'. There was a lively debate on 'Will a new Jain Temple in Toronto bring more unity amongst the Jains of Toronto'. There were numerous views and opinions.
Many youths participated in the annual Jain Society picnic and also had their annual elections. A slate of 25 members were elected and the Co-Chairs for 1998-99 are Seema Jain & Amit Shanghavi. Lastly, the YJT is organising a camp in September in north of Toronto to discuss issues such as communications building, leadership, self-esteem and such youth related subjects.
The Executive Committee of Jain Society of Toronto has chalked out a very busy schedule of summer activities consisting of Paryushan Parva, Daslaxana Parva, Sibirs, Camps, Picnic and many more. Sunandaben Vohra gave a weeklong series of discourses based on Panyas Muni's 'Atma-uthan' beginning July 7th. The talks were attended by a core group of 20 during weekdays and

over 100 during weekend.
Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta came to Jain Center on July 15th and conducted very interesting and educational class on Tattvarth Sutra for one week. He had taught Chapters 1, 2 & 3 in 1997 and continues with 4, 5 & 6. He has promised to come to Toronto in 1999 to finish Chapters 8, 9 & 10.
Panditji's extensive knowledge of scriptures, his years of experience teaching novice Sadhvijis and Sadhujis, mumukshus and other aspirants and his entertaining style of teaching with anecdotes and stories endeared him to all those who came to listen and learn from him.
Every evening, he sang and explained from the Anandganji Muniji's Anthology of 24 Tirthakars' lives. Full audience in the main hall was a testimony to Panditji's popularity.
Samanjis Shruta Pragna & Ashwani Pragna conducted a weekend sibir on Preksha Dhyana, Yoga, Relaxation Techniques and Stress Management at Jain Center. The sibir was well attended.
The Jain Society's annual picnic was organized on Sunday 9th and over 300 members attended. The transient downpour in the afternoon dampened our apparel but not our spirits. We all enjoyed socializing, games, food and weather (most of it).
The preparations for 2600th birth celebrations of Bhagwan Mahavir in the year 2001 have started by JAINA. The year 2001 will also witness the centennial remembrances for Shrimad Rajchandra and Virchand Raghvji Gandhi who first brought Bhagwan Mahavir's message to North America in 1893. Prakash Mody, a member of Jain Society and COROS (Collector of Religion on Stamps Society) of North America is urging Indian Department of Posts to issue commemorative stamps for these momentous events.

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Midwest Manubhai Doshi, Regional Editor
Detroit
The Jain Society of Greater Detroit successfully completed a historic Pratishtha Mahotsav ceremony of their newly con- structed temple during the July 4th weekend. The ten day celebration started on June 27 with Kumbh Sthapan, Akhand Deepak Sthapan, Patla Pujan (Nav Grah, Asthamagal & Dash Digpal, Ten Dikpal & Navgraha Pujan and 108 Parshvanath Pujan. This was followed by Shri Bhaktamar Pujan, Snatra Pujans, Shri Parsvanath Panchkalyanak Pujan, Siddhchakra Pujan, Cultural Program, 18 Abhisheks, Indra Mahotsav & Kumarpal Raja Aarti. On July 5th, the Pratishtha
one's attention is immediately focused on the beautiful Gabhara and the tranquility of the surroundings. The atmosphere is so peaceful that the visitor is immediately en- grossed in spiritual and religious thoughts. The construction of this temple will ensure the continuity of the practice of Jainism in this country for many generations to come.
All pratishtha vidhis, pujas and Bhavnas were performed by Shri Narendrabhai Nandu and his group including his son Kayvan. Narendrabhai is from Bombay and they have performed many successful pratishtha celebrations in India. Their enthusiastic singing, music and dancing in- spired everyone to open their hearts and
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Raczkowski, Farmington Hills Mayor Aldo Vignozzi, Consulate General J. C. Sharma, JAINA President Dr. Dhirubhai Shah and representatives of the Indian Ambassador Mr. Naresh Chandra.
Letters of best wishes were received from many prominent dignitaries including the President of India Mr. K.K. Narayanan, The President of the United States Mr. Bill Clinton and Governor John Engler of Michigan.
On Pratishtha day of July 5th, the celebration started with a colorful and a spectacular procession. There were nine beautiful floats decorated with various religious
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day, began with Procession (Rath Yatra) and Pratishtha Mahotsav followed by Laghu Shanti Pujan. On July 6, the ceremony was completed with Temple Dwar Opening.
This was a dream come true for the members of the Jain Society of Greater Detroit who have been working tirelessly for the last 7 years to complete the construction of this magnificent temple. Many mem- bers had tears of joy in their eyes upon entering the temple on various occasions. The architectural details of this Daherasar reminds one of similar designs in India - beautifully carved marble murtis, marble shikhar, marble nitches, bhamti and dome. Upon entering the spacious prayer hall,
enabled the society to raise close to 2 million dollars in gheeboli and other donations.
Gurrudev Chitrabhanuji, Muni Shri Jinchandraji, Bhattarak Shri Devendrakirtiji, Muni Shri Amrenderji, Sadhvi Shri Subhamji, Samani Shri Malli Pratibha and Pratibha Pragya all were present to participate in this memorable occasion and to bless our Sangh. Religious scholars Smt. Sunandaben Vohra, Smt. Tarlaben Doshi, Shri Kiranbhai Parikh, Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta, Dr. Hukamchand Bharil gave religious discourses. The dignitaries present during the Mahotsav included Congressman Knollenberg, Congressman Kildee, State Representative Andrew
morning was filled with joyous members singing and dancing to the tune of devotional religious songs, Glam
our and glory were further added to the Rath - Yatra procession by 108 beautifully dressed ladies carrying nicely decorated kalash on their heads. After the Procession, ceremony relating to the pratishtha was performed in the presence of Jain Munis and Shamanji reciting holy mantras prescribed in the religious scriptures and inviting, soliciting and praying tirthankars to imbibe their radiance, brilliance and divinity into their respective murtis for worship by the devotees to transform them from the ordinary to the supreme.
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REGIONAL NEWS (continued)
Northeast
Vinay Vakani, Regional Editor
Essex Fells, NJ
Jain Center of New Jersey (JCNJ) has been very busy this summer. JCNJ had many Jain scholars visiting for religious ceremony or Swadhayay.
A Siddhachakrapujan by Babubhai Kadiwala and Padmavatidevipujan by Rajendra Dalal were performed at the temple. Muni Jinchandraji and Saman Shrutpragnaji gave two lectures each, and Kiranbhai Parekh conducted Swadhyaya for three weeks and will come back for one more week later this summer. The High School Graduating Class kept up with JCNJ tradition and performed Pooja to celebrate their graduation. Pathshala classes were conducted until the summer break and will start again in the fall.
Paryushana Parva was celebrated under the guidance of Pandit Dhirajbhai Mehta. He gave discourses on Kalpa Sutra in the morning and Paryushana Na Kartavyo/ Ganadharvad in the evening. The attendance at both times was plentiful. A Snatra Pooja was performed everyday during Paryushana by brothers Virendra C. Shah and Kirti C. Shah. Angies were done on all three Pratimas of Rishabhadev, Parshwanath and Mahavirswami every evening by Niranjan shah. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on Sunday with great enthusiasm in which over 2,000 local Jains participated during the Swapna Darshan ceremony. This year JCNJ had the highest number of Atthai Tapasvies- 56 to be exact with many young people participating in this difficult endeavor.
New York, NY
Jain Study Circle, Inc. held its quarterly meeting in Forest Hills residence of the Nahar family on August 6, 1998. After conducting certain official business related to projects completed or in progress, funding and election of new officers for the organization, the participants engaged in at
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serious discussion on the topic of Char Kashays (Four Passions). How these four passions- Krodh (anger), Maan (pride), Maya (deceit) and Lobh (greed) control one's destiny and Samyam (restraint) is necessary to combat these passions- these were the points brought out during the discussion. Jain Study Circle publishes Jain Study Circular, which is sent to approximately 6000 Jains throughout North America. Jain Study Circle has also published the Studies in Jainism series of books that the Jain community has found very useful. Jain Study Circle has recently opened its website on internet. Jain Study Circle holds quarterly meetings in the New York Metropolitan area in which the participants discuss topics on Jain principles and precepts. If you would like to attend, please call 718/699-4653 or visit JSC web site at www.jainstudy.org.
Jain Center of America, (New York)
Jain Center of America (JCA) in New York City celebrated Paryushana Parva from August 19 through August 26, 1998 with great enthusiasm and very active participation of its members living New York city and Long Island. There were daily discourses by Kiranbhai Parekh and Muni Roopchandji at the Ithaca Street Temple and at Francis Lewis High School. JCA also celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on Sunday August 23, 1998. Despite the uncomfortable heat in the school gymnasium, the Swapna Darshan ceremony was attended by a large gathering and a huge sum of money was raised at this occasion. The organizers were delighted by the turnout and the generous contributions by the attendees. At the appropriate time, Kiranbhai Shah read the Mahavir Janma segment form the sacred book of Kalpa-Sutra. Dr. Dilip Mukhtyar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, made a detailed presentation of the planned construction of the new temple on outskirts of

New York City and made a persuasive appeal for contribution for the Temple Construction Fund. This year JCA had 50 Atthais-a record for JCA-with many young people participating in this extremely difficult Tapasya. A large number of areas Jains participated in Samvatsari Pratikraman and asked forgiveness-Michhami Dukkadam! from each other.
JCA will celebrate the Dash Lakshana Parva of the Digamber Tradition from August 27, through September 5, 1998 under the guidance of Bhuwankeerti Bhattarakji.
Earlier in the summer, JCA organized a Health Camp at the Ithaca Street Temple. At this camp, a team of doctors provided medical consultation and services such as checking of blood pressure, cardiogram, mammogram etc. for about 70 participants. A Meditation Camp was also organized by JCA at Sidhhachalam. A Jain Youth Camp was organized on Long Island under the guidance of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji in which about 125 young people participated.
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The society had formed a Pratishtha committee with over 20 subcommittees and 300 volunteers to plan, prepare and execute a variety of tasks to complete the celebration of this Mahotsav. This was truly a sincere and devoted team effort where everyone contributed to the best of their abilities to ensure a safe and successful program. The volunteers of other Jain Sanghs including The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago, Jain Society of Toronto, Jain Society of Cincinnati/Dayton, Jain Society of New

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Southeast Surendra Shah, Regional Editor
Tampa, Florida
An impressive bhoomi poojan ceremony was performed on July 3, 1998 on a newly acquired land located close to India Culture Center and Hindu Temple at Tampa, Florida. The land was generously donated by Philonthropist couple Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel of Tampa, Florida. A special message greeting this occasion was received from Dr. Dhiraj Shah, President of JAINA. An eminent and celebrated Jain Scholar Shri Chimanbhai T. Modi from India conducted the elaborate ceremony in a very dignified way. All committee members, office bearers and members of the community with their families participated actively in the pooja and this most joyous occasion.
After theceremony, Swamivatsalya was sponsored by the Jain Society of Tampa Bay. Mr. Chetan Shah, President of the Society thanked all participants and the members of the committee for their dedication. Special thanks were conveyed to Drs.Kiran and Pallavi Patel.
Tampa community members at the ground-breaking ceremony on July 3, 1998.
Besides temple, the Jain Center will consist of Prayer Hall, Pathshala, Library, Dining hall and visitors room. Dr. Dipak Shah has agreed to head the entire temple project which is planned to be completed by the year 2000. If you would like to contribute to this noble cause, please contact Chetan Shah 813/781-8036; Dr. Dilip A. Mehta 813/787-8033 or Hasmukh M. Shah at 813/376-7290.
weekend shibir is planned during the weekend following the Paryushana Parva. Panch Kalyanak Puja was performed on August 22 and Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated the following day.
Clarksville, Tennessee
The Jain Samaj has planned an active program for Paryushana Parva. The Kalpasutra will be read and the tapes of Muni Shri Jinchandraji will be played. Swamivatsalya and Tapasvi recognition is planned on Sunday, August 30. Shramans Shri Shrut Pragna and Shri Aswani Pragna will visit September 11-13 and will give Vyakhyans.
Miami, Florida
At Jain Center of South Florida Paryushana Parva will be celebrated in the presence of Samani Melli Pragya and Samani Pratibha Pragya. Dr. Bharill visited the center and presented discourses on selected stanzas from Samaysar and Navakar man
tra.
Jersey and JAINA organization also helped in many different ways. Local Organizations including Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal of BAPS, Hindu Temple of Canton, Gujarati Samaj of Detroit and Charotar Patidar Samaj also helped for the common religious and community cause.
Last but not the least, the Jain society of Greater Detroit is grateful to everyone for their support and wishes to offer Micchami Dukkadam if anyone's feeling was hurt during the event.
Atlanta, Georgia
During the month of July, Kiranbhai Parekh and Taralaben Doshi visited the center. The Paryushana Parva is being celebrated in the presence of Shramans Shri Shrut Pragna and Shri Aswani Pragna. The
Cary, North Carolina
The Jain Study Center of North Carolina, in cooperation with the federation of JAINA, will conduct a workshop for Pathshala teachers and other interested adults. The workshop will be conducted over the Thanksgiving holidays, November 26 through November 29. More details are on page 22 of this issue.
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REGIONAL NEWS (continued)
Southwest
Jadavji Kenia, Regional Editor
North Texas (Dallas area)
Over summer, many speakers visited our center. Dr. Bharill who covered Nirjaradhikar (a chapter from Samaysar Sutra). Dhirajbhai Mehta came in midJune and gave discourses based on the first two chapters of the Tattvarth Sutra covering nature of Atma and understanding of Tatvas. He also conducted a camp in Waco at Kirit/Pramila Daftary's residence. His topic there was "Samyaktva Ni Sazzi." Several people from Waco, Dallas, Houston and Temple, TX took advantage of Dhirajbhai's knowledge and his teaching style of simplifying complex subjects. Sunandaben Vohra joined us in mid-July. Her discourses were based on a book "Atma Utthan No Payo" by Param Pujya Sanyasi Bhandarkar Vijayji Ganivarya." There was also a picnic at an area lake in July organized by young adult members. Rashmi Lalan, our Pathshala teacher for younger children represented this society at the Pathshala Teachers Conference in Boston on May 2324 and brought back some valuable information.
About 40 Jain Youth attended the YJA Convention in Houston on July 4th. Some of the younger members conducted a workshop on Awakening Namokar Mantra within you dealing with colors and sounds based on a book "Song of the Soul" by Acharya Sushil Kumarji. As usual Jain Society sponsored their participation by contributing about half of their expenses.
JSNT contact is president Pradeep Shah at 972/867-6255.
Houston, Texas
During May we had a "Satavadhani" program by Sadhvi Subhamji, which was a great success. In early June we had a series of lectures by Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta. Topic of his lectures was "Tattwarth Sutra" as created by Acharya Umaswatiji Maharaj about two thousand years ago. He explained the fundamentals of Jainism in depth with 2010_02
Team-building exercises at the YJA Convention, held in Houston. See page 15 for more details. his simple style and illustrations which were joyed her Satsang. She presented everything thought provoking in a simple and easy to understand manner.
We will celebrate Paryusan Parva from August 19 to 26 including Swapana ceremony on Saturday, August 22. We will celebrate our current Derasar's 5th Anniversary on Sept 5. Saman shri Shrutprajna and Aswiniprajna will visit Tulsa from November 4-11.
This was followed by a series of lectures by Sunandaben Vohra. Her way of explaining details is well known to our members. She enlightened us with her deep knowledge of religious topics.
Finally the long awaited YJA convention took place at Del Lago convention center in Conroe about 40 miles north of Houston. The entire convention was organized by a handful of young adults from Houston YJA committee with some help and guidance from the national YJA. Refer to YJA section in this issue for detailed report. All in all the convention was a great success. We congratulate the Houston YJA convention committee on a convention well done. JSH contact is president Jitendra Shah at 281/550-3155.
Tulsa, OK
We are moving ahead to build our Derasar and the Jain Center. We have approved a plan from the board of trustees. We will submit an application to the city of Tulsa for a building permit soon. Hopefully we can start some preliminary activity this year like a Bhoomi Pujan before we lay down the foundation.Sunandaben Vohora visited Tulsa from July 21-23. We all en

We collected $2,401 for Cyclone Relief Fund for victims in Gujarat, in response to JAINA's call for help.
Tulsa Jain Sangh contact is Kanti Shah at 918/369-3163.
Phoenix, AZ
Several Phoenix Jain youth attended the YJA convention held in Houston, Texas during the 4th of July weekend.
This year two Pathshala teachers from our area attended JAINA Pathshala Teachers Conference during Memorial Day Weekend in BOSTON. Level 3 Pathshala material was prepared by the Phoenix Pathshala teachers and presented in the conference. The material and our presentation were well received.
During this quarter the greater Phoenix Jain Samaj had Dharma labh from the following scholars and dignitaries:
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and Amita Desai who demonstrated innovative, creative and fun methods of teaching complex Jain principles using common household items. A two-hour session on "Roles and Responsibilities of Pathshala Coordinators" chaired by Sailes Jain discussed various topics including curriculum, staffing, communication, extra curricular activities and others as important elements for a successful Pathshala program.
Planning for the expansion of the Jain Center is well under way and the facilities will include a religious complex with Derasar and Gyan Mandir (JAINA National Library), a cultural complex with a large meeting hall, the wooden replica of the Palitana temple, a museum and underground parking, and an Atma Sadhana Kendra complex for Swadhaya and Pathshala activities.
Bombay will be with JCNC during the month of July to present a series of lectures for one week.
Paryushan Parva is scheduled to be celebrated from August 19 to 26 and will conclude with a Samuh Parna on August 27. Das Lakshana Parva will be celebrated from August 27 to September 5. Tapasvi bahuman is scheduled for September 12 and the Mahavir Nirvana will be celebrated on October 24. Detailed information about various activities and events planned by JCNC, including schedules, locations and directions are available on the Internet website at www.jcnc.org. For further details, please contact Jashwant Shah at 510/ 475-7882 for JCNC, and Parveen Jain at 408/559-6987 for Jain Bhavan information.
Jain
Los Angeles, CA
Jain Center of Southern California (CSC) celebrated the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of the Jain Bhavan on Sunday, July 12. Following the Dhwaj ceremony, the Siddhachakra Pujan was performed by Dharmanuragi Narendrabhai along with his wife Damayantiben, his son Kaivan, Krishnakant Somani (musician), Gangaram Gajjar (benjomaster), and Devidas Vyas (tabla). Sadhvi Shilapiji of Veerayaran, a popular, admired dignitary amongst youths, visited JCSCon July 6 and 7. Pujya Atmanandaji (Dr. Soneji) presented a series of lectures from July 21 to August 2 and conducted shibirs for adults and children. Pujya Sunandaben will be at JCSC from August 7 to 14. Paryushan Parva will be celebrated under the direction of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji from August 19 to 27, and the Dashlaxna Parva from Au- gust 27 to September 5 will be guided by Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta.
Jain Center Youth Council (JCYC) celebrated the completion of the 1997-1998 Pathshala program on Sunday, June 21. Students who had done well throughout the year and the final test were awarded gift certificates. Largest number of entries, 101 out of a total of 123, in the 1998 JAINA National Essay Competition were submit ted by JCYC which were also judged locally by Satin Sheth, Biren Mehta, Mona Vadecha and Seema Mehta. First place local winners in various age groups included Neil Solanki (8-10 years), Michelle Gandhi (11-12 years), Bansari Shah (13-14 years) and Maulik Shah (15 years and over).
Sailes Jain, Virendra Shah, Vijay Sheth, Dhiraj Dedhia, Chetna Savla, Smita Doshi, Amita Desai, Shayna Parekh, and Pallavi Gala attended JAINA Pathshala Teachers' Conference held in Boston. A most impres sive presentation was made by Smita Doshi
San Francisco, CA
Sacramento, CA With a great sense of pride and achieve- Jain Center of Greater Sacramento ment, Jain Center of Northern California (JCGS) is blessed with the presence of two (JCNC) organized the Shila Nyas ceremony devoted Samanijis - Madhur Pragyaji and for the Jain Bhawan on June 14. The cer- Prasan Pragyaji. Both of the Samnijis are emony was performed under the direction very learned and give Pravachans every of H. H. Bhattarak Devendrakirtiji and Wednesdays and Sundays. About 25 famiover 600 people attended the event. Sadhvilies take part in these gatherings. JCGS Subhamji and Shri Chimanbhai Modi were celebrated the 72nd birthday of also invited to grace the event. The two-day Mahapragyaji who is in charge of a group of event began on June 13 with a bhavna at the Samanji and Samaniji in Ladaun, Rajasthan. site led by Kirit and Pradip Bavishi and a Samniji spoke about the pious life of Acharya puja ceremony was organized on June 14. Mahapragyaji who has dedicated his entire Many local dignitaries were present to bless life to the Jain religion. JCGS collected the event. On a continuing note, all the donations and contributed them to the Jain community members are requested to sup- Center of Northern California for the conport the Jain Bhavan project and donate struction of the Jain Temple in Milpitas. generously towards its completion.
Under the guidance of Saminijis, JCGS will Shri Chimanbhai Modi and Pandit celebrate Paryushan and Das Lakshana Dhirajlal Mehta were invited during the Parvas during the month of August. For month of June and each one presented a one further information please contact Jagdish week's series of lectures. A family picnic was Shah at 916/685-4716 or Naresh Jain at organized at Lake Elizabeth Park in Fre 916/488-2601. mont on July 18. Kiranbhai Parekh from
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COMMITTEE NEWS
Scholar Visitation Committee Scholar Visitation Committee invited many scholars from India to assist Jain Centers in North America to celebrate Paryushan parva and Dashlaxana parva. Many of our local scholars also assisted during these auspicious days. Any one or any center interested in hosting any particular scholar should contact Mr. Nirmal Dosi at 732/390-0296.
Jiv Daya Committee Jiv Daya Committee has decided to financily support a group
mittee has decided to financily support a group Known as AHIMSA in Bombay. The group is headed by Dr. Satnam Ahuja, they are highly dedicated and organized. They have rescued 12 dancing bears and have been working on a sanctury for them. They have found a land outside Bombay and they will take care of bears daily. Our target is to collect US$25,000.00. For fourther information on this group please fax 972-538-9375. Please send your donation for this worthy cause to Jiv Daya Committee at R.N. Shah, 1718 E Jeter Rd, Bartonville, TX 76226.
World Community Service Committee
JAINA adopts two villages JAINA has once again rushed to help the victims of the worst cyclone of the century which devastated the west coast of India. Thousands are reported dead and many are without shelter and food. So many of them have lost family members, farms, livestock, the roof over their head and everything they had. Parts of Kutch district have plunged into darkness. Till this day, there is no power to draw and supply drinking water. The wind blowing at 140 km/ hr has demolished whatever came in its route. Kandala port and nearby 38 villages are very badly affected.
JAINA has already distributed thousands of pounds of clothes to the needy. WCS of Federation of JAINA has launched a Gujarat and Rajasthan Cyclone Relief Fund to raise the fund to help victims of the devastating midnight cyclone. Till today's date we have received more than $37,249 from donors. Our target is $55,000.
Now, JAINA is joining hands with Vivekanand Research and Training Institute and has taken responsibility to rehabilitate two villages, Ragha and Shekhadia, a few miles away from Kandala. JAINA handed over the first installment of $25,000 to Vivekanand's representative via Mafatkaka, a well known philanthropist.
JAINA is continuing its fund raising efforts. Names of the donors for this project will be published in the December issue of JAIN DIGEST. Please send your tax-deductible contribution to:
JAINA Patron Program JAINA initiated a Patron Program last year and many of you have supported it enthusiastically. We would like you to know that your financial help has produced solid results. Here is a short summary of our achievements:
USA (make check payable to JAINA)
Bachubhai Ajmera 1502 University Blvd Langeley Park, MD 20783
Canada (make check payable to S.S. Jain Foundation)
S.S. Jain Foundation 276 Carlaw Ave, Unit 200 Toronto, ONT M4M 3L1
► Regular publication of Jaina Focus and Jain Digest. ► Prompt administration through Executive Director. > Cyclone Relief Fund > Pilgrimage to Samet Shikhar
Support to YJA ► Support to Boston Pathshala Convention > Support to Regional YJA Convention ► Distribution of religious CD ROMS to Jain Centers ► Life of Mahavir's CD ROM to all attendees of
Houston YJA Convention Essay Contest for Jain youth and adults.
All this would not have been possible without your financial support. We are very grateful to you. Please send your 1998-99 contribution of $251 to:
USA (make check payable to JAINA)
Anop R. Vora JAINA Patron Program Coordinator One Robin Drive Rochester, NY 14618
JAINA donates $25,000 to the Shree Vivekanand Research and Training Institute for the adoption of two villages harmed by the recent cyclone.
From left to right: Dr. Dhiraj Shah, JAINA President; Kalpana Bhandari, Shree Vivekanad Research and Training Institute and Mofatlal Mehta, well. known philantropist.
Canada (make check payable
to S.S. Jain Foundation)
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"There is nothing more powerful than an idea. No weapon can destroy it, no power can conquer it, except the power of another idea."
YOUNG Minds
YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA
725 North American Young Jains Meet in Houston for the Third Biennial Young Jains of America Convention
by Gaurav Kapadia & Samir Sanghani
Young Jains of America (YJA) and the Houston YJA Conven- tion Committee (HYJACC) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the largest ever youth only gathering of Jains in North America. The conference took place from July 2nd through 5th at the Del Lago Resort and Conference Center near Houston. The Third Biennial YJA Convention allowed the younger generation of Jains in North America to explore their religious and moral ideas, values, and beliefs. The conference also allowed the participants to share the unique experiences encountered while practicing a Jain lifestyle within the American culture. As an excellent opportunity to address the issues that face the current generation of youth, the YJA Convention allowed Jainism to continue and grow into the next century.
Under the theme, “Jainism - Back to Basics", the fundamental principles of the religion and contemporary issues were explored and expanded upon through a variety of exciting session formats, including lectures by experienced guest speakers, workshops, semi- nars, and small group discussions that allowed participation from
the attendees. The distinguished keynote speakers Shri Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, Balabhadraji (Bruce Costain), Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Sadhvi Shilapiji, Dr. Benjamin Zephaniah, Dr. Cromwell Crawford and Professor Janice Leoshko, together represent an incredible amount of Jain religious knowledge and philosophical insight. In addition, numerous other Jain speakers and educators from around the country conducted the convention workshops and moderate participant open discussions. This year's convention hosted 725 participants, the largest group of young Jains ever gathered.
In addition to educational seminars and discussions, there were many opportunities for social interaction at the convention.
social activity was planned for each night of the convention. On Thursday night, there were ice-breaker activities that were used to introduce the convention participants to one another. Then, on Friday night, there was a garba/raas, and on Saturday, there was a formal dinner and dance. These activities allowed the participants to relax after a full day of activities and gave them the opportunity to get to know individuals from all corners of the continent.
YJA Executive Board Elections Young Jains of America recently concluded its election process for positions on the executive board. Following the national convention in Houston, applications were received that included a personal résumé highlighting Jain activities and other leadership involvement. Applicants were also asked to submit an essay entitled, How I can Lead YJA into the Next Millenium. Board members also interviewed applicants to evaluate interest and commitment. All Regional Coordinator and General Coordinator positions were up for election.
The following youth were selected to serve on the 1998-1999 YJA Executive Board:
South
Mid-Atlantic Naishadh Shah Neha Vagadia
Timir Chheda
Southeast Ameet Shah Heerain Shah
West Neal Shah Mona Vadecha
We thank all the youth who applied and hope that those not selected will continue to work with their communities and are encouraged to reapply in the future. The new YJA board looks forward to continuing the successful tradition of the organization in promoting Jainism to youth in North America.
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"There is nothing more powerful than an idea. No weapon can destroy it, no power can conquer it, except the power of another idea." YOUNG MINDS (continued)
The YJA Convention: A Weekend to Remember
When I entered the bustling lobby swarmed with eager faces anxiously anticipating the upcoming events that the weekend at the 1998 YJA convention had promised, I was well aware that I did not consider myself to be a follower of the Jain religion regardless of the fact that my entire family lineage had been adamant disciples of Jainism. At the Jain temple, Mummy admired those teenagers who completed "athai". My grandparents practiced the strict Jain dietary regimes and refused to eat after sunset. Year after year, I relentlessly did pratikraman while not having any earthly clue as to how sitting for three strenuous hours with one knee slightly raised and a handkerchief over my mouth followed by the declaration of "Michchhami Dukkadam" would help me repent my sins. I was only aware of the slow constant ticking of the clock as I uncomfortably adjusted the position of my sleepy legs and dozed off into daydreams while Mummy silently reprimanded my restlessness. with bold glances and disapproving nods. The practices of Jainism did not ever come of any shock to me. Probably at the very moment I learned to speak, my Dadima (grandmother) taught me how to clasp my hands together into a lotus bud and chant the Namokar Mantra three times every night before I went to bed. I was at the point in which implementation of the closely knit Indian culture and the ritualistic practice of the Jain religion in my life by my elders. did not suffice in allowing me to claim the Jain religion as my own.
Belonging to a family, whose last name depicted the Jain religion, I felt almost as a heretic for my uncertainties; however, I needed answers. I needed convincing and valid rebuttals to refute my skepticism in many of the Jain traditions.
My first YJA convention this summer provided me with an insight on the Jain philosophies-an aspect of the religion I desired to be exposed to. Being a vegetarian all my life, I always believed in the concept of ahimsa; however, the discussions aided me in taking these beliefs to a new height. The discussion titled "Got Milk" reinforced my convictions of veganism. In the past, I have attempted to follow the dietary vegan tenets primarily in order to maintain a healthier diet; the explicit information I received on the cruel treatment of female cows solely for man's selfish needs persuaded me to strictly follow the vegan way of life, not only in its dietary doctrine, but in its extensive ideology. Balbhadraji explained the scientific background of the soul beyond the aspects of good and bad
"For me, the purpose and the experience of the convention were somewhat different. I sought answers to questions that governed much of the Jain traditions, and methods for self-improvement."
-Rakhee Jain
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by Rakhee Jain karma, and the discussions offered ways in which we could apply Jainism to our daily lives.
For the many young Jains that had never before been immersed in an environment primarily filled with peers of the same religion and an almost identical heritage, the convention took on more of a social aspect. They arrived at the convention seeking a comforting social circle in which they could relate to each other an integral part in dealing with the of clash of cultures in our generation. For me, the purpose and the experience of the convention were somewhat different. I sought answers to questions that governed much of the Jain traditions, and methods for self-improvement. The convention succeeded in resolving much of my queries. Some questions were answered and some methods provided. Hopefully, others remain to be resolved at other upcoming conventions.
Neela Gada (Chairperson of HYJACC) and Raju Shah (Co-Chair of YJA) at the opening ceremonies.

3rd Biennial YJA Convention
July 2-July 5, 1998
Houston, TX
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"There is nothing more powerful than an idea. No weapon can destroy it, no power can conquer it, except the power of another idea."
Exceeding Expectations
by Mansi Shah The Young Jains of America (YJA) Convention held in Hous- able mood for people to mingle (and dance). The food was actually ton Texas certainly surpassed my expectations. After attending the quite edible seeing that it was both Jain and vegan. convention in San Francisco, I was absolutely, positively sure that There was always a time and place where one would have to be, this convention would be a repeat of the last. The only difference whether it was a discussion, a lecture, or a presentation. Each would be that I would be two years older.
attendant was on "check" which created an atmosphere where the The careful planning by the Houston Young Jains of America usual truant mannerisms that young adults were likely to execute, Convention Committee (HYJACC) and the Young Jains of America were not allowed. This made the convention serious, yet at the same Executive Board was seen by all the attendants of the convention. time, pleasant (due to the fact that one could be sure his/her best (Especially when attendants watched given a Simpsons episode on friend was not outside jetskiing). video, with Del Lago commercials, on their way to the convention.) The guest speakers made the convention engaging. All three, The schedule was tightly packed so that each attendant got every Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, Shri Balabhadraji and Pujya Sadhvi Shilapiji opportunity to grow spiritually. The time periods designated to were able to communicate effectively with today's youth, despite the relax became time to meet people and share ideas. The social obvious generation gap. The other guest speaker who "hit home" activities held were very successful in creating a relaxed and enjoy- through his poetry was the animated Benjamin Zephaniah. Every
attendant was listening when he was speaking and sharing his Prayer at the opening ceremonies.
experiences and ideals. (But of course, "What does that got to do with me?") All of the speakers positively contributed to the convention and to the lives of many Jain youth.
While the educational aspects of the convention were unparalleled, the social interaction that was found at this convention was like no other. A conference where vegetarianism, non-violence and most importantly, Jainism ties all the attendants together is certainly one of a kind. The event taught one to approach and greet others with respect while learning about his/her new friend and creating bonds that even last till conventions thereafter.
The many volunteers, adults and YJA attendants, must be commended for their hard work and diligence in making sure that all events ran smoothly (especially the hospitality snack room). The YJA Executive Board and HYJACC held a highly organized convention and they deserve a standing ovation.
Sadhviji, Gurudev and Balabhadraji: Panelists on
Different interpretations of Jainism.
Part of Saturday's team building exercises.
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פל.
Live and Let Live
परस्परोपग्रह जीवानाम्
Co-Chairpersons Gaurav Kapadia Raju Shah
Regional Coordinators
Mid Atlantic Gaurav Kapadia (516) 829-3316 gauravk@aol.com Anish Sheth (401) 274-8757 anish_sheth@brown.edu
Midwest
Avni Shah (314) 537-2643 avnids@aol.com
Northeast Paulomi Gudka (416) 299-3627
p.gudka@utoronto.ca
South Jill Shah (918) 251-3597 jill-shah@utulsa.edu
Southeast Dina Mehta (919) 914-3339 dmehta@email.unc.edu
Ameet Shah (919) 613-2169 aus@acpub.duke.edu
West Mona Vadecha (213) 734-4853
vadecha@scf-fs.usc.edu
General Coordinators Heerain Shah (404) 206-0671 gte271e@anvil.gatech.edu
Raju Shah (203) 777-4313 shah@zoo.cs.yale.edu
JAINA Youth Coordinator
Pravin Mehta
(931) 648-9535
pmchta@juno.com
Young Jains of America
Federation of Jain Associations in North America
A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization. IRS Code Section 501 (c)(3) El #54-1280028 yja@joyce.eng.yale.edu
http://www.yale.edu/yja/
Dear fellow Jain community member,
As we start our last "Letter from the Co-Chairs," we are filled with bittersweet emotions. While it is difficult leaving an organization that we have worked tirelessly for for the last two years, we are confident that the new YJA Executive Board will continue the tradition of excellence that their predecessors have hoped to impart.
Our tenure as YJA Executive members has truly been a life changing experience. We arrived two years ago eager and filled with youthful energy. We leave with the same energy, but also with a sense of maturity and confidence that would not have been present within us without YJA.
With the successful completion of the 3rd Biennial Young Jains of America Convention, we now pass the torch to a new group of energetic board members. We are certain they will make us proud.
Our success in the last two years would not have been possible without the love and encouragement of countless people. The JAINA Executive Committee, first under the leadership of Dr. Manibhai Mehta, and now under the leadership of Dr. Dhiraj Shah, has provided us innumerable pieces of advice and guidance. The YJA Advisory Board has helped our organization grow leaps and bounds. The knowledge they have imparted to us is immeasurable. Finally, we would like to thank you, our members, for making our last two years so wonderful.
As we leave you with this heartfelt and tearful goodbye, we have but one request. We want you, our youth, our membership, to be proactive. We need you to help the 1998-1999 YJA Executive Board take YJA into the next level. We urge you to shed your dormancy.
These last two years will live in our hearts forever.
Jai Jinendra & Jai Ahimsa
Gaurav Kapadia & Raju Shah
Young Jains of America Co-Chairs 1997-1998
Young Jains of America (YJA) is the umbrella youth organization of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). The mission of YJA is to be recognized nationally and internationally as an umbrella youth organization for establishing a network to share Jain heritage and religion through youth.
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"There is nothing more powerful than an idea. No weapon can destroy it, no power can conquer it, except the power of another idea." YOUNG MINDS (continued)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
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Email YJA
To Reach....
...the Executive Committee
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YJA MEMBERSHIP FORM
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(Replace xx with ma, we, se, so, ne, or mw, depending on your region.)
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If you would like to join YJA or update your existing membership information, please fill out this form and mail it to either of the following addresses:
Within the U.S.:
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Outside the U.S.:
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Young Jains of America. /o Paulomi Gudka 35 Andes Road
Scarborough, ONT MIT 3B6
You can also find this form online at: http://www.yale.edu/yja/
YOUNG Minds
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Gaurav Kapadia
ASSOCIATE EDITORS Avni Shah
Raju Shah Anish Sheth
If you would like to become an editor of YOUNGMinds, please email Gaurav Kapadia at Gauravk@aol.com, or call 516/829-3316.
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JAINA, under the leadership of President Dr. Dhiraj Shah, sponsored an essay competition as a part of its ongoing commitment to the progressive development of Jainism in North America. The main topic of the 1998 JAINA Essay Competition was Maintaining and Representing Our Religious and Cultural Identity as Jains in North America.
There were a total of 123 participants, 45 from ages up to 10 years, 60 from ages 11 to 14 years, 16 from ages 15 to 18 years and 2 from ages 19 and older. There were 101 participants from Jain Center of Southern California, 11 from Jain Center of Greater Boston, three from Jain Center of San Diego, two from Jain Center of N. California, two from Jain Center of Chicago, two from Jain Center of Connecticut, and one each from Jain Center of Toronto and Florida. JAINA thanks each and every participant, and their respective Jain Centers for their efforts, enthusiasm and affection that they have shown for the Jain religion.
JAINA congratulates the following participants whose essays were judged to be in the top three places in their respective age group, and accordingly they are winners of cash prizes in addition to educational Jain books.
Up to 10 years 11 to 14 years
15 to 18 years
19 and older
The following participants, who also wrote outstanding essays, have been selected for Honorable Mention (by age group and alphabetical order), and accordingly they are winners of educational Jain books:
For up to 10 years
Rapir Dedhia-JCSC Paras Mehta JCSC Sahil Shah-JCSC
For 11 to 14 years
Jain Center of Southern California is the winning pathshala for encouraging youths and submitting 101 essays. The Center will receive a set of Jain books.
Romish Badani-JCSC Anshul Gandhi-JCSC Isha Jain-JCT Sheel Mehta-JCC Amisha Sanghavi-JCGB Kaanan Shah-JCSC Rachana Shah-JCSC Shital Shah-Chicago Vrinda Shah-JCSC Sonal Sheth ICSC
For 15 to 18 Years
Riddhi Mehta, JCSC Shadrule Shah, JCGB Shreynas Parekh, JCSC Sunil Parekh, JCSC
Bansari Shah, JCSC Manisha Parekh, JCSC Raju M. Shah, JCCT
Chaitali Gala-JCSC Suken Jain ICSC Reena Mehta JCGB
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Adit Mehta, JCSC Michelle Gandhi, JCSC Reena Shah, JCSC
Khushali Gala-JCSC Tarang Gosalia JCGB Avni Mehta ICGB Parag Parekh-JCSC Akash Shah-ICSC Nishant Shah-JCCT Shanehi Shah-JCSC Sunny N. Shah JCSC Bansari Sheth JCSC Viral Sheth JCSC
Mansi Shah, JCSC Hemant Gandhi, JCSC
Tejas Gala, JCSC Karishma Shah, JCSC
Maulik Shah, JCSC
The following is the list of the remaining participants (by age group and alphabetical order), whose efforts, enthusiasm and understanding of Jainism were commendable, and accordingly they will be given a Certificate of Participation:
For up to 10 years
Ayushi Aithal, Siddharth Dangi, Amman Desai, Anish Gala, Hirav H. Gandhi, Saurin Gandhi, Ayesha Khetani, Arti Kothari, Akshay Mehta, Sagar Mehta, Mehul Parikh, Gautam Salva, Akash Y. Shah, Amish J. Shah, Amy R. Shah, Anjuman Shah, Chandani Shah, Forum Shah, Mansi Shah, Mili Shah, Neelam Shah, Nieel Shah, Nirvi Shah, Paras Shah, Payal Shah, Pooja Shah, Ravi Shah, Ruchir Shah, Sagar Shah, Sail Shah, Shrenik Shah, Vishva Shah, Rohan Sheth, Natiri Shroff, Neil Solanki, Ankit Udani, Sonali Vasa, Rohan Vora and Deven Vyas
For 11 to 14 years
Aakash S. Desai, Dipam Doshi, Neil Doshi, Nishita Doshi, Priyanka Doshi, Sheetal Doshi, Sheila Doshi, Shreya Doshi, Vidhi Doshi, Tanmay Gosalia, Piyush Jain, Ronak Jhaveri, Pooja Jhobalia, Tejal Kothari, Anuj Kucheria, Bijal Mehta, Amy Shah, Darshak Shah, Krupa Shah, Mona Shah, Nikita Shah, Nikita S. Shah, Nirav Shah, Palak Shah, Pinita Shah, Rupal Shah, Soham Shah, Sonal Shah, Puja Sheth, Nitya Shroff, Ankit Vasa, Nikhil Vasa and Shaan Zaveri

For 15 to 18 years
Sheetal Doshi, Natasha Gandhi, Puneet Jain, Neera Jhaveri, Shrivan Kamdar, Anand Shah, Deepa Shah, Sejal Shah, Priya Sheth, Payal Vasa and Tanvi Vyas

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JAINA thanks Dr. Balbhadra Costain, Chandrakant Parekh, Dr. Dilip Shah for their unselfish and dedicated service as judges to make the essay contest a very succesful event. Special thanks to Chhaya Kapadia, who is heading the JAINA Essay Committee, and is responsible for developing and implementing the 1998 JAINA Essay Competition concept. Many thanks to Harendra Shah who undertook the enormous task of coordinating every aspect of the competition.
In a true sense, all participating youths are the winners.
JAIN DIGEST will publish the first place essays in all four categories, starting with the first one in this issue. The remaing three will appear in forthcoming issues. All the prizes will be awarded at the 10th Biennial JAINA Convention in Philadelphia next July.
First Place Essay: Up to 10 years
Maintaining and Representing Our Religious and Cultural Identity as Jains in North America By Riddhi Mehta, Age 8
I am proud to be a young Jain girl. The thing that fascinates me is the purity of Jainism. I feel it is the best religion that I have ever come across. When I talk about my religion to my American friends in school they become overwhelmed about it. It fascinates me because I am proud to be a vegetarian. When I tell my friends that I am a vegetarian they would always ask me that how can I live without eating non-vegetarian food. Then I would explain my friends that I get all my necessary vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins from the vegetarian food that I eat. In order to practice and represent Jainism today, I tell my friends the various diseases caused by eating meat. Most of the meat contains high levels of cholesterol and fat in them. This leads to heartattacks, blockage of arteries and veins.
Therefore in order to expand, practice and promote Jainism in future I would make more people aware of the disadvantages caused by eating non-vegetarian foods. I would print out flyers and pamphlets, which state the disadvantages of eating nonvegetarian foods and advantages of eating vegetarian foods. I would distribute these pamphlets to people in churches, to students in schools, in various institutions and in neighborhood communities.
During my freetime I would arrange conferences and meetings and preach about Jainism in future. At present many people in USA are unaware of the advantages of eating vegetarian foods.
I hate when I hear that animals are being slaughtered in the slaughterhouses. Animals have souls too and they get hurt too when they are killed. They are just like human beings only that
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they cannot speak. The principles and teachings of Jainism are to speak the truth and only the truth. We must always respect our elders and also we must never hurt the feelings of other human beings. We must always say Navkar Mantra at least twice a day. It is best to understand the true meaning of Navkar Mantra and explain it to our friends. In times of troubles we must always say Navkar Mantra. I always say Navkar Mantra before I go to bed because my Jain religion teacher has told to do so.
We all visit circus, zoo and sea world for fun. We think that it is also educational for our children. But have we ever considered what the animals behind the bars feel like? Would anyone like to go to prison even without ever committing a crime? Would anyone like to be whipped by the trainers at the zoos?
We also buy pets for our houses. Aren't they cute and beautiful? But again, is it their natural life? Is there any person who can save these animals from being tortured? Yes, we all the Jains, the followers of Mahavir Bhagwan, are here to protect the animals. We should not use animals for our entertainment. We should not buy cage pets, such as birds, fish and hamsters, either.
We must get together and find out how the animals are trained. We should learn how the confined animals have stress, and filthy unhealthy environment. These animals die early because of us.
I am proud to be a young Jain girl. In future I would do my best to promote and practice Jainism.

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JAIN STUDY CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA
401 Farmstead Drive, Cary, NC 27511-5631 U.S.A.
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Jain Workshop (Short-term Course in Jainism)
The Jain Study Center of North Carolina and The Federation of JAINA are proud to present the first Jain workshop (short-term course in Jainism) for Pathshala Teachers and other interested adults during the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, November 26, 1998 to Sunday, November 29, 1998 (4 days/3 nights).
During the workshop adults will learn in English, the fundamental principles of Jainism, Jain philosophy, Jain ethics, Jain rituals, Jain literature, Jain history, Jain cosmology, Comparative religions, and the application of Jainism to daily life. Details of the program will be published later.
Also, we are in the process of compiling a list of most frequently asked questions by youths. The answers to these questions will be discussed during the workshop. Please forward any youth's questions to one of the committee members.
The aim of this workshop is to educate and prepare Jain Pathshala Teachers, however, the workshop is open to all interested adults. The maximum number of participants can be accommodated in the workshop is 40.
The workshop will be held at the Radisson Governors Inn in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The registration fee for the workshop is only $100, which covers lodging (three nights of hotel accommodation), food, transportation from and to the airport, and all the material that will be given at the workshop.
We estimate the total cost of the workshop will be about $8,000. we need to generate $40,00 in contribution. Any monetary or other kind of help is welcome. Your contribution is tax-deductible in the USA. JAINA has already done its share by pledging a contribution of $2,000.
We are looking forward to your participation in the workshop. Please send an email for the registration form and other details to one of the following committee members. If you have any suggestions or input to help make this event successful, please feel free to contact us.
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Workshop Information
Registration Fee: $100 on or before 9/15/98, $135 after 9/15/98 ► Registration fee includes three nights at hotel, food, and workshop materials > Workshop duration: November 26, 1998 (5PM) to November 29, 1998 (1PM) Maximum 40 adults in a workshop (Pathshala teachers will have a preference) Location: The Radisson Governors Inn
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(919) 549-8631 The workshop is cosponsored by the Federation of JAINA
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Uvasaggaharam Sutra
કમઠે ધરણેન્દ્ર ચ, સ્વોચિત કર્મ કૂર્વતિ; પ્રભુસ્તુલ્યમનોવૃત્તિ:, પાર્શ્વનાથઃ શ્રિયેનું વઃ,
Kamathe Dharanendre Cha Swochitam Karma Kurvati Prabhustulya Manovrutti Pärshwanathah Shriyestu Vah
Lord Pärshwanäth has equanimity towards Kamath as well as Dharanendra, (even though) they act according to their own inclination (Kamath giving distress to the Lord and Dharanendra providing protection); let (that Lord) be for your spiritual wealth.
This is another significant Mantra of Jain tradition and its importance is next only to Navkar Mantra. The Sutra is addressed to Lord Pärshwanäth. The miraculous impact of Lord Pärshwanath and Padmavati, the attendant goddess of his order, is not only well known among Jains, but many non-Jains also worship them.
ઉવસગ્ગહરં પાર્સ, પાસે વંદામિ કમ્મઘણમુક્ત । વિહરવિસનિશાર્સ, મંગલ-કલાણ-આવાસ ॥ ૧ ॥
I bow to Lord Pärshwanath whose attending deity is Pärshwa who is free from all Karmas, who is the destroyer of all poisonous defilements and who is the abode of bliss and well being. (1)
The first line of the stanza has two Päsams. The first Päsam stands for Lord Pärshwanath and the second for Pärshwa the male deity in charge of the Lord's order. The Jain tradition believes that there is one male and one female deity earmarked for every Tirthankar. They take care of the well being of the Sangha as well as Lord's
This Sutra is believed to have been composed by great Bhadrabahuswami, who was the 5th and the last Shrutkewali. The Jain tradition states that he had a brother named Varähmihir, the well known astrologer of ancient India. He was first initiated in the Jain order, but being somehow disgusted of that life, he had given it up and had set up as an astronomer. From that time onward, he nursed a grudge against his brother and cultivated hostility towards Jainism.
Once the king of that place got a son. Varähmihir prepared a horoscope of the prince that indicated that the prince would live for hundred years. Since the prince was the first child of the king, every one went to the court to give compliments to the king. Bhadrababuswami, however, could not go. Varähmihir seized that opportunity and poisoned the ears of the king by pointing out the absence of even the formal courtesy on the part of the Jain ascetic.. The king therefore conveyed his displeasure for the apparent discourtesy. Thereupon Bhadrabahuswami sent the message that he
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devotees. The Lord has destroyed all sorts of Karmas and stays in liberated state. He has therefore been described here as free from
Karma. Such Karmaless state is free from all misery and unhappiness. As such, that state has been specified here as the abode of bliss.
Some people translate the second Päsam' as 'close to' and interpret the line as bowing near Pärshwanath. But the word for closeness in Ardhamägadhi is Päsah, not Päsam. Moreover, such preposition is not required in the context of bowing, because we do not bow near; we bow to. As such, that interpretation does not seem to be right.
The literal meaning of Visahar occurring in the third line is holder of poison. As such, the term stands for snake. But to adore Lord Pärshwanath as remover of the poison of snake amounts to restricting his impact to a minor worldly aspect. (His life was, no doubt, associated with saving the snake couple, but no mention is made in that tale about their poison). His overcoming of the defilements, that defile the nature of soul, is more significant than any other aspect. Such defilements are as harmful as poison. It is therefore more reasonable to interpret Visahar as defilements.
વિસહસ્ફુલિંગ મંત, કંઠે ધારેઇ જો સધા મચ્છુઓ । તસ્સ ગહ-રોગ મારી, દુટ્ઠજરા જંતિ ઉવસામં ॥ ૨ ॥
If one always wears in the neck, the Visaharfulling Mantra, his unfavorable planetary impact, disease, epidemic and acute fever are calmed down. (2)
There is an 18 letter (37 letters in Roman script) Visaharfulling Mantra associated with the name of Pärshwanath, which is effective against all types of affliction. The Mantra is:
did not compliment the king, because the newly born prince was not destined to survive long and was going to die on the seventh day by the impact of a cat.
The king was aware of the knowledgeability of the great ascetic and therefore took all precautionary measures to prevent such calamity. In particular, he took care to see that no cat comes within the precincts of the royal palace. On the seventh day, however, while the wet-nurse was suckling the prince with her back at the door, the wooden bolt of the door fell down upon the child and he instantly died. The royal family was thereby plunged in deep sorrow.
The king could now make out that Bhadrababuswami was right in predicting the untimely death of the prince. He was, however, curious that there was no impact of cat in the death of the prince, as was predicted by the great ascetic. Bhadrabahuswami therefore called for the bolt and pointed out that there was the picture of a cat on the side of the bolt that struck the prince. The king then realized the accuracy of his knowledge and the futility of Varähmihir's claim.
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“નમિઉણ પાસ વિસહર વસહ જિણ કુલિંગ'
Namiuna Päsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fullinga. Some people add to this Mantra a few symbolic utterances and recite it as under:
By gaining your perception, which is far greater than the desire yielding tree, the worldly beings can get the ageless and immortal state. (4)
‘ૐ હ્રીં શ્ર અહં નમિઉણ પાસ વિસહર વસહ ફલિંગ હ્રીં નમઃ” Aum Hrim Srim Arham Namiuna Päsa Visahara Vasah Fulling Hrim
Namah.
The worldly souls have been facing the misery and affliction on account of their ignorance of the Self. That ignorance can be overcome by the right perception which enlightens the Self. Thereby one can pick up the right path leading to liberation. That perception is here described as more important than the desire yielding tree. Such tree is supposed to give whatever one desires. The desires, however, lead to the worldly life, which is the source of misery and unhappiness. As such, the desire yielding tree does not serve the true purpose, while the right perception does. That perception leads to the bliss of liberation, which is indestructible and stays forever.
Of these utterances, Aum is the symbol of five supreme entities, Hrim is the symbol of three worlds, Shrim is the symbol of spiritual wealth, Arham stands for worship-worthiness and the last Hrim stands for truth.
ચિટ્ટઉ દૂરે મતો, તુજઝ પણામો વિ બહુફલો હોઈ ! નરતિરિએ સુ વિ જીવા, પાવંતિ ન દુખદોગચ્ચે | ૩ |
Keep aside that Mantra. Even obeisance to you would be highly fruitful. (Thereby) the human beings and other creatures would not get
misery or distress. (3)
ઈઅ સંથુઓ મહાયશ, ભત્તિ-ભર નિભરેણ હિયએણT
a ovul, mà ca ! Borenzie ! 114 11 I have thus prayed to you by heart overflowing with devotion.
Therefore, Lord Pärshwanäth, the abode of all bliss, endow me with wisdom of right perception in
every life. (5)
The darkness disappears with the rise of the sun. But prior to sunrise there is the twilight of the morning which also removes the darkness of the night. Similarly, the above said Mantra would, no doubt, remove the misery and distress, but even obeisance to the Lord can avert such affliction.
In this concluding stanza the aspirant states that he is praying the Lord with all the sincerity. Right perception is the prize of true prayer and such perception leads to the liberation. But humble as he is, the aspirant thinks that he may still be required to take some births. If he happens to miss the right perception in any of the births, he may be required to wander in the worldly cycle indefinitely. He therefore entreats the Lord to bless him with right perception during every birth which he might have to take.
તુહ સમ્મત્તે લધ્ધ, ચિંતામણિ-કપ્પપાયવભૂહિએ ! ucila wapagi, al 3442 HS sisi 118 11
The astronomer was then subjected to insult and died of the distress resulting from the disgrace. His soul however remained wandering and as an evil ghost, he caused plague and other epidemics in the
enidemics in the city. In order to protect the citizens from thar calamity, Bhadrabahuswami composed this Sutra and advised the people to recite it as a Mantra. As the people started reciting it, they could get free from all the troubles.
The details of this story do not fit historical data. Bhadrabahuswami lived during the time of Chandragupta Maurya who came to the throne in 322 B.C. and abdicated around 300 B.C. Varahmihir, on the other hand, lived during late fifth or early sixth century. There is thus a gap of about 800 years between the two. Moreover, prior to his migration to Nepal or to South, as the case may be, Bhadrabahuswami mostly stayed in Magadh. The king of
uswami mostly stayed in Macadh. The king of Magadh, before Chandragupta's taking over, was Dhannand, who was the last king of Nand dynasty. No incident about the prince dying of such accident has, however, been recorded in the case of
either of them. either of them.
Bhadrabahuswami was a great scholar and is known as the author of several compositions. One of his composition is Dashäshrutskandha and the well known Kalpasutra isa part of it. On account of his fame, many later authors have ascribed their works to his name. This might have happened in the case of Uvasaggaharam Sutra as well. Aside from its origin, however, it is a good Sutra and has been helpful to many in being relieved of their problems.
This Sutra is mostly prevalent among Shwetambar Murtipujak people. There is, however, nothing therein which would be repugnant to Sthanakwasi or Diagambar beliefs. It is a pure prayer adoring Lord Pärshwanath and the request for right perception is the innocent one acceptable to Jainism. It can therefore be safely made use of by all irrespective of their traditions. use
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VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI FUND
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JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER ATLANTA IN PROCESS TO BUILD
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JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER ATLANTA
(PICTURE OF SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION) In April, 1998 Acharya Shri. Chandnaji conducted Bhumi-Pujan ceremony at this site and gave her blessings for this up-coming Jain Center / Temple. This Jain Center will be a landmark for the Jain community in the United States of America and Canada for generations to come. Jain Society of Greater Atlanta has collected sizeable amount of fund in the form of cash and pledges, howerve, it still needs to raise some more funds to complete this project by early part of 1999.
This is an excellent opportunity for the Jain bandhus of US and Canada to extend their helping hand for this noble project. Executive Committee of Greater Atlanta would like to appeal all Jains to contribute any amount towards this worthy cause. Please send your tax deductible contribution payable to:
JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER ATLANTA
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NEWS
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Who should take cholesterol-lowering drugs
by Dr. Dilip Shah, Chicago, Illinois
It is well known that high cholesterol levels have been found to be linked to higher risks of heart disease. What is less well known is that the degree of risk is highly influenced by the amount of different types of cholesterol found in your body. Total cholesterol is composed of two types: "good" cholesterol (HDL), which has been found to have a protective function in the body, and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), which clogs arteries.
A recent study suggests that cholesterol levels that were previously considered normal may actually be too high. Instead, a cholesterol level under 200 mg/dL is desirable. To understand the numbers, see the table below:
Total cholesterol "Bad" LDL cholesterol "Good" HDL cholesterol
below 200 below 130 above 50
200-240 130-160 35-50
above 240 above 160 below 35
As can be seen in the table, an LDL level of more than 160 mg/dL is considered abnormal and results in a higher risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease. People carrying two or more of the common risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and family history should consider an LDL level of under 100 mg/dL as desirable and 130 mg/dL as abnormal. People who have had chest pains, heart attacks, or strokes should also target an LDL level of less than 100 mg/dL. A good relative measure of the risk associated with LDL levels is the ratio of HDL/LDL in the body; typically, a ratio of 25% or higher is considered adequate. For example, an individual with a total cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL should have an HDL level of 50 mg/dL or more.
Before considering any drug therapy for high cholesterol, lifestyle changes may improve your cholesterol profile. Simple changes include reducing total fat intake by 30% by reducing butter and cheese in your diet and by replacing peanut oil with olive or canola oil. Exercise and weight reduction will also reduce the total cholestrol and improve the HDL/LDL ratio.
Should all of this fail, a new group of cholesterol-lowering drugs called Statins is recommended. Controlled studies show that these new drugs can reduce the onset of first-time episodes of chest pain and heart attacks by as much as 36%. These positive results are also accompanied by a drop in cholesterol levels by nearly 20%, and a significant reduction in cardiac deaths and strokes. It is important to note, however, that a reduced fat diet must always be tried before turning to medications.
Women's Issue
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and this is especially true in post-menopausal woman who no longer have the benefits of regular hormonal cycles to assist in the regulation on cholesterol levels in the body. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one alternative to lipid-lowering drugs for many post-menopausal women because it has been found to protect against heart disease. Preliminary studies indicate that HRT would be most beneficial for women with cardiovascular risk factors such as a family history of heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol, and smoking as targeted women showed up to a 50% drop in death rates.
In short, make the changes that you can in your lifestyle and discuss these issues with your physician.
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1. Pandit Shri Chimanbhai Modi came on June 15. Basically he gave continuous discourses on Samaysar Gathas 14th and 15th regarding "Atma ni Anubhuti".
2. Dr. Bhari gave discourses on Samaysar Anushilan Gatha number 204, Kalash 142. He also explained the Krambadha Paryay on the last day. He said Krambadha Paryay is made up of five essential components: Swabhav, Kal Labdhi, Nimitt, Purusharth, and Honahar.
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F512: Responses invited by Gujarati parents for their good looking, cultured, smart, vegetarian daughter, born Oct 73, 5'5", BS, employed as accountant, from cultured, educated boys. Call: 718/962-2754.
F607: Professional Jain parents invite responses from handsome, professional preferably MD, PhD, for their extremely beautiful, fair, intelligent, progressive, USA raised daughter, born May 72, 5'4", 110 lb, BS, awaiting starting medical school. Call: 612/429-8679.
F621: Gujarati parents invite responses for their beautiful, talented, vegetarian, US born daughter, Dec 73, 5'7", 3rd year Medical student, from cultured, professional boys preferably MD or medical student. Call: 407/366-8810.
F664: Jain parents from UK, invite matrimonial responses for their slim, beautiful, fair, charming, vegetarian, professional, British citizen daughter, born April 70, 5'5", BS (Hons), well employed, willing to migrate to US/Canada. Call: 011-44-181-952-5757. Address: 4 Whitchurch Close, Edgware, Middx, London UK, HA8 6PE. USA contact: 513/777-1554.
F665: Responses invited by Gujarati parents for their beautiful, intelligent, active, vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born Nov 66, 5'2", 105 lb, MPH, well employed, from well educated, cultured boys. Call: 310/216-7876.
F666: Alliance invited by Gujarati Industrialist parents for their pretty, talented, vegetarian, divorcee daughter, born Feb 60, 5'3", 125 lb, BA, Dip. Home Sc (UK), from cultured, well settled suitable persons either in business or professional. Call: 914/735-4080.
F667: Gujarati parents invite responses with biodata / photo from sincere, caring, vegetarian, professional boys, for their US raised, pretty, smart, active daughter, born Jan 73, 5'3", 105 lb, BS (EE), pursuing MS, well employed in silicon valley, hailing from close neat family, loves outdoors. Call: 717/678-7971.
Soneji) came to Phoenix from July 17-21. He gave discourses on Srimad Rajchandra's Vachanamrut Patrank # 572. A lecture on "Live a Noble Life" was delivered to the general audience in Phoenix. Over two hundred people attended this session very attentively. Before this lecture, Mumukshu Shri Harshadbhai Panchal sang Bhav/Bhakti songs. He has been staying in Koba with Pujya Shri for his Adhyatmik Sadhana for the past 5 years. The lecture was followed by a Q/A session. Several attendees asked very spiritual and inquisitive questions to which Pujya Shri provided very clear and straight

F668: Alliance invited by Gujarati parents for their beautiful, slim, fair, intelligent, vegetarian daughter, born Feb 74, 5'6", 120 lb, BA (fashion merchandising), from cultured, educated, vegetarian boys. Call: 718/ 803-1714 or 818/718-2761.
F669: Responses invited by Gujarati parents for their pretty, slim, smart, vegetarian daughter, born Dec 75, 5'2", 106 lb, BS (accounting) employed with IBM, from educated, cultured boys. Call: 630/736-7601
F670: Correspondence invited with biodata & returnable photo for a bright, beautiful, caring, US raised, vegetarian girl, born May 73, 5'3", 125 lb, MD (99), from Hind speaking professional boys. Call: 440/ 255-5622.
F671: Alliance invited for beautiful, fair, intelligent, charming, vegetarian, Hindi speaking girl, born Oct 74, 5'5", 120 lb, Bcom, doing final year law in Bombay, free lance writer as Jt Editor in famous News Paper, willing to settle in USA. Bombay Ph: 3826527. USA contact: 440/255-5622.
AF121: Exceptionally beautiful with attractive features, very fair, slim, 25 / 5'7" with MS degree, multitalented, virtuous, family oriented, daughter: cultured, Gujarati Jain family seeks a suitable match. Call: 714/ 544-5005.
AF212: Responses invited for Gujarati, pretty, intelligent, British citizen, vegetarian girl, born Nov 63, 5'2", MBBS, MRCGP, Board eligible in USA, family practitioner in London, willing to settle in USA, from suitable cultured, professional match. Call: 609/7513884.
AF213: Jain parents seek proposals for their highly accomplished, US born, Ivy League educated MD daughter, fair, very attractive, extrovert, charming, 24, 5'3", slim, from highly educated, MD / professionals. Call: 312/996-5697.
AF215: Jain parents invite responses for their accomplished, talented, US born daughter, Oct 71, 5'6", MS, well employed as aerospace engineer, from professional, cultured boys. Address: 4153 North US Hwy 23, Fostoria, OH 44830. Ph: 419/435-8941, Fax: 419/435-8942, E-mail: vjain@cba.bgsu.edu
answers. The program was concluded with a dinner provided by the Greater Phoenix Jain Samaj. Sahebji also spent Sunday morning performing the Dev-Guru-Shashtra pooja as he explained the meaning to the Pathshala students.
Mumukshu Shri Bharatbhai Shah from Mumbai is scheduled to spend Paryushan parva with us. A tentative plan is to do Swadhyay on "Moksha Marg Prakashak” subject under his guidance and spiritual inspiration.
JCGP contact is Harshad Desai at 602/ 582-8437.
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MIS INFORMATION: THIS IS HOW IT WORKS
Guideline to all perspective participants
Be positive, constructive, creative and friendly! No match is going to be "perfect." Complement and support each other practicing respect, sharing, acquire knowledge and maintaining your uniqueness while keeping an open mind. These are the qualities that make for human perfection. Our world is shrinking and we are a global village and life is not always easy. However, we can carry our philosophy and our value system that is very worth while, with us. Accept the challenge and make your choice be a worth while one.
Placing an Ad and Registration with MIS
Anyone wishing to place an ad and register with the MISMarriage Information Service-must follow these instructions carefully:
Fill out the attached Registration Form. The registrant must fill out this form. Do not leave anything blank.
2 Mail the following items to:
Hasmukh M. Shah
8721 Scrimshaw Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34653-6623 (813/376-7290)
-- the completed form
- a check in the amount of $25 payable to Hasmukh M. Shah. Leave the "memo" or "for" line blank.
- a recent, full-length photo of yourself with your name printed on
the back
Upon receipt of this information the MIS will draft an ad for you and it will appear in the JAIN DIGEST-but only once. Remember, JAIN DIGEST is a quarterly publication.
Placing an Ad Only
If you do not wish to register with the MIS and wish to draft an ad yourself, you may do so in 30 words or less. Remember, that the MIS reserves the right to edit all such ads. Follow step above, but submit your own ad instead of a completed form and photo.
As a rule, all MIS ads include the phone number of the registrant. However, if you do not wish to publish your phone number, you must specifically notify Hasmukh M. Shah.
Responding to an Ad
All those wishing to respond to an ad must follow these step-bystep instructions. Place your bio-data and a recent photograph of yourself in a sealed, stamped envelope with your return address in the upper left-hand corner and the MIS ad reference number in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Leave space on the envelope for an address.
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Place this envelope in another envelope with your return address in the upper left-hand corner and mail it to Hasmukh M. Shah (see address above).
Upon receipt of these responses the MIS will place the ad holders address on the inner envelope and mail it.
Remember, MIS is not responsible for responses that do not conform to these instructions.
Please notify the MIS
Please notify the MIS when an engagement or marriage has been announced. This helps us to know if this community service is working to help maintain our traditions.
Please note that if a successful alliance has taken place, both parties will agree to donate what ever amount they wish to JAINA to help defray the cost of publication.
Important Considerations
It is important to remember that the MIS is a non-for-profit, voluntary community service. The MIS and JAINA assume no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or authenticity of the information furnished in the ads or any consequences resulting thereof. The entire responsibility rests with the candidates themselves.
All information furnished to the MIS is confidential. Only those who are sincerely interested in looking for a Jain life partner should send a Registration Form. While matching, photographs will not be passed on to the candidates by the MIS.
Parents/guardians should communicate with the candidate before placing ad and assist them in making a final decision.
Congratulations!
JAINA would like to congratulate all couples who have come together with the help of the services of the MIS. JAINA wishes to thank them for their generous donation.
The following candidates who have registered/listed with the Marriage Information Service are married/engaged, with the help of this service:
F098, 127, 139, 151, 152, 159, 188, 196, 206, 257, 299, 316, 366, 382, 385, 387, 393, 397, 398, 426, 447, 457, 462, 465, 483, 490, 555. AF74, 90, 106, 101, 110.
M181, 199, 237, 254, 284, 286, 287, 304, 321, 330, 336, 342, 343, 344, 364, 388, 389, 395, 405, 411, 417, 422, 438, 445, 446, 450, 452, 459, 470, 536, 624. AM79, 89, 104, 107, 114, 120, 135, 169.
More and more Jains around the world are not only appreciating this much needed service, but are also taking advantage of it. Simultaneously, the flow of ads in JAIN DIGEST is gradually increasing.

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MIS REGISTRATION FORM - PAGE 1
Send this completed form, a check in the amount of $25 and a recent, full-length photograph of yourself with your name printed on the back to:
Hasmukh M. Shah, 8721 Scrimshaw Drive,
New Port Richey, FL 34653-6623
Name (please print):
LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
Address:
STREET
CITY
STATE
ZIP
ZIP
Phone:
-
Fax: (
)
Email:
Date of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Are you a vegetarian? YES NO
Do you smoke? YES NO
Do you drink? YES NO
Have you been married before? YES NO If yes, indicate the name of your divorced spouse.
What is your visa status in the USA/Canada?
When did you enter the USA/Canada?
MONTH/YEAR
What is your religion?
What languages do you speak? What languages do you read? What languages do you write?
Education:
DEGREE
YEAR RECEIVED
MAJOR
NAME OF UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
Work experience:
COMPANY'S NAME
POSITION
DURATION
Father's Name:
Occupation:
Mother's Name: _
_ Occupation:
Brother(s) and/or Sister(s)
NAME(S)
AGE(S)
EDUCATION
OCCUPATION
Do you have other relatives living in the North America?
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
OCCUPATION
ADDRESS
Other relevant information (use additional paper if necessary):.
Candidate's signature:
Date:
The MIS and JAINA assume no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or authenticity of the information herein, nor the consequences resulting thereof.
JAIN DIGEST FALL 1998/31
2010_02
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MIS REGISTRATION FORM-PAGE 2
1. Two references who are members of the Jain Community or other Indian organizations. A. Name:
Address:
Phone:
Member of:
B. Name:
Address:
Phone:
Member of:
ORGANIZATION'S NAME
2. Indicate your personal preference of these criteria for the match. Between the ages of
Age:
and
or open.
Height:
Between the height of
Weight: Between the weight of
Education: Bachelor
Major:
Vegetarian: s NO
Residence: (state)
Length of time in North America:
Language. English: YES NO
ORGANIZATION'S NAME
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and
and
Masters Degree
Work experience:
Visa Status:
years.
Other (specify):
or open.
or open.
Other
YES NO
3. Photograph
Attach a recent, full-length photograph of yourself with your name printed on the back. Please note: no photographs will be exchanged while matching is taking place.

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