Jain Digest 2002 07 Vol 21 No 03

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527085/1

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JAIN TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, DC
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Cardiology Vinod K. Shah, MD, FACC A. A Patil, MD, FACC Mahesh Shah MD.FACC Anil K. Shah, MD, FACC Anantha Rao, MD, FACC Gastroenterology Umed K. Shah, MD, FACG Atul R. Shah, MD, FACG Nayan R. Shah, MD, FACG Sreenivas Mannam MD Pulmonology Kiran D. Mehta, MD, FCCP Neurology Beena A. Shah, MD Internal Medicine Bhasker A. Jhaveri, MD David M. Federle, MD Mary Kramer, MD Avani D. Shah, MD Dhiren Shah, MD Chandra B. Sajja. MD Manoj Panwala, MD Hematology/Oncology Gurdeep Chhabra, MD Harminder S. Sethi, MD Gerontology Anwar . Munshi, MD, FACP Rita B. Jhaveri, MD Pediatrics IL V Shah, MD, FAAP M.EO, Lafeer, MD, FAAP Dawn Bertram Stewart, MD Beena Kherpal. MD Fahmi H. Fahmi MD Pediatrics/Internal Medicine James L. Harring, MD, FAAP FACP Family Practice John E Fenwick, MD J. Patrick Jarbo, MD Robert Bauer, MD John L. Bennett, MD J. Scott Tidball, MD Ray H. Bunales, MD Radiology Halappa G. Hakkal, MD Harris E. Orzach. MD Psychiatry Aruna A. Patil, MD Endocrinology John "Fourtelor, MD
JAI JINENDRA
अहो! अहो! श्री सदगुरु, करुणासिंधु अपार आ पामर पर प्रभु कर्यो, अहो! अहो! उपकार (१२४)
Thanks! the Holy True Teacher! Unfathomable ocean of compassion;
I'm highly obliged; Oh! good Teacher, The Pupil poor has no expression. (124)
शु प्रभुचरणकने धरूं? आत्माथी सह हीन; ते तो प्रभु 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) - Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, Srimad Rajchandra -
Hollywood Office Philip 1. Bean Medical Center PO Box 610 24035 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373.7900 Leonardtown Offices Shanti Medical Center PO Box 664 26840 Point Lookout Road, Suite 101 Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-5577 301-475-5524 St. Mary's Medical Arts Building PO Box 306 22650 Cedar Lane Court Leonardtown, MD 20650 310-475.5021 301-475-5023 Prince Frederick Office Calver Medical Office Building 110 Hospital Road, Suite 303 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4333 Lexington Park Office 22335 Exploration 11 Suite 1030 & 1035 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-7041 301-863-9000 California Office PO Box 540 23263 By the Mill Road California, MD 20619 301-863-5835 Charlotte Hall Office Charlotte Hall Medical Centre PO Box 507 29795 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-884-7322 301-884-7330 Mechanicsville Office Village Medical Annex 28160 Old Village Road, Suite A Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-884-4666 Washington Area 831 University Blvd.. 32 Silver Spring MD 20903 301-445-4430
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.
We congratulate the Executive Committee for their devoted service to JAINA.
SHAH ASSOCIATES, M.D., L.L.C.
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 2002 VOL.21 NO. 3 CIRCULATION: 8500
In this issue
Headquarter News.......
Pratishtha in Detroit.
12th Jaina Convention........5 Conv registration form......10 Networking forum form....11 Paryushan no Mahima......12. Jainism in a nutshell..........13
Committee News......... 14
Regional News.... .16 People in New............... .18
Darshanachar-the code of
Right Perception.................20
Acharya Haribhadra's 8. Yogdrasti..............
Affiliate News....................24 JAINA Book Store. 23
Book review.......
Matrimonials...
MIS Registration Form.......26
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Moving? Receiving duplicate copies? Send your address corrections to:
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Federation of JAINA
P. O. Box 700
Getzville, NY 14068-0700
Young Minds................
Young Jian Professionals......32
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Dharma Bandhu
Your JAINA is working very hard to facilitate your Jain living needs. Many activities have taken place during last Quarter. Following is only some of the activities.
First of all I want to congratulate our new Grand Patron family. Namely,
Mr. And Dr. P. V. Poonai from 300 Long Ave., Port St. Joe FL.
The Pratishtha mahotsav at Boston was a great success. Also the Pratishtha mahotsav in Detroit temple for 24 tirthankars in Bhomti went well as planned.
⚫ YJA Convention 2002 was a grand success. Every participant was happy that they could attend the convention in Mahwah NJ. Soon after that the YJA members selected the new executive board. The Co-chairs are: Ronak Shah and Suchita Shah.
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They have many new activities planned around the Internet and many regional conferences. Let us applaud a great job done by previous exec. Committee led by Chintan, Birud and Ronak
• YJP has planned their Fifth annual convention on October 12-14 in Montreal, Quebec. Please contact Sanjay Shah or their website.
12th Biennial JAINA Convention is planned for July 3-6 2003 at Cincinnati. Under leadership of Anop Vora, Dr. Surendra Singhvi and Soha Shah with Convention Board and many committees, all activities are progressing at full force. Don't forget to register soon in the early bird phase starting Oct 1 2002.
FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF
Jai Jinendra!
Jain community in North America is humming with spiritual, religious activities.
--A very successful Pratishtha in Detroit --YJA's Convention in New Jersey --2d Pathshala Teachers' Conference --many many scholars visits and
Plans for the 12th Biennial Convention is underway. Show your support by registering early for the convention. It eliminates all the guess work out of planning and gives a big boost to all the volunteers.
We are pleased to add in this issue an article in Gujarati. We will also be pleased to publish suitable article in Hindi. Please send them to me at latachampsee@usa.net
I ask for your Kshamapana for any of my actions knowingly or unknowingly which may have hurt your feelings in any way.
Lata Champsee, Editor in Chief

Our world Community Services projects are progressing at designed pace. "Varthaman Nagar" near Bhuj has already started construction of houses and school plans are completed. The medical assistance program has shipped many containers full of hospital supplies to designated hospitals in India.
In the same venue Veerayatan's Acharya Chandanaji's organization has set up 23 regular and vocational teaching institutes in Kutchh and Saurashtra. Some of our young adults, Shayana Parekh and Kimberly Parekh, are going there to teach vocational subjects for one or more years.
⚫ To facilitate your donations we at JAINA have established credit card acceptance services. Please contact our treasurer Girish Shah for details.
Again, I thank you very much to let us (the Executive committee) serve you. And with your support, we plan to do much more. I want to build many sadhermic Bhavans near our Jain Centers. Thank you, and Jai Jinendra.
Berit
Bipin D. Parikh, President, JAINA
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JAIN DIGEST
A publication of the FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA (JAINA)
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Lata Champsee
21 Swiftdale Place
Don Mills, ONT, Canada M3B 1M3
Phone: 416/441-2200
fax: 416/ 441-2211
email: latachampsee@usa.net
COVER DESIGN
Drumail Purohit
email: dhrumilpurohit@mail.com
REGIONAL EDITORS
Canada
Dr.Mahendra Mehta
email: mhmehta@sympatico.ca Phone/Fax 416/241-2044
Midwest, US
Manubhai Doshi
email: Manudoshi@aol.com
Phone: 847/735-0120
Northeast, US
Dineshbhai Chheda
email: dchheda@pica.army.mil
Phone: 973/394-1701
Southeast, US
Surendra Shah.
Phone: 770/422-1483.
srshah@bellsouth.net
Southwest, US
Jadavji Kenia
email: jkenia@msn.com
Phone: 972/690-3593
West, US
Chandrakant Parekh
email: chandra.j.parekh@aero.org
Phone: 562/865-1679, Fax: (562) 865-0851 engsys@aol.com
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Young Minds
Arpan R. Shah
646-339-7020, Chirag K. Shah
arpanr.shah@yja.org
262-880-6918, chirag.shah@yja.org
Matrimonials
Hasmukh Shah
304 Tall Oak Trail
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7711 Phone: 727-934-6141 / 3255 hasmukh33@yahoo.com
MANAGING BOARD Lata Champsee, Chair Dilip V Shah, Marketing Manager Keerti Shah, Circulation Manager
The Managing Editorial Board will endeavor to publish all material submitted but reserves the right to edit and/or reformat for clarity and space : restrictions. The views expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Managing Editorial Board of JAIN DIGEST.
PUBLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES Spring (February) January 30th April 30
Summer (May) Fall (August) Winter (November)
July 30 October 30
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Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
JAINA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Bipin D. Parikh
Phone: 847/699-1294, Fax: 312/726-4274
First Vice President
Anop R. Vora
Phone: 716/473-9290, Fax: 716/473-9450
Regional Vice Presidents
Lata Champsee, Canada
Phone: 416/441-2200, Fax: 416/441-2211
Ila G. Mehta, Midwest US Phone: 419/865-2727, Fax: 419/868-7476
Sushil Jain, Northeast US
Phone! 301/670-0519 Fax:301/670-3937
Mahendra Mehta, Southeast US
Phone: 941/561-273, Fax: 941-275-4432
Hasendra Shah, West US
Phone: 562/404-2851, Fax: 562/597-0648
Udai Jain, Southwest US
Phone: 281-980-0741, Fax: 281/980-2924
Secretary
Kirit C. Daftary Phone: 254/776-4209, Fax: 254/753-1411
Treasurer
Girish P. Shah
Phone: 408/378-8765, Fax: 650/694-6961
Immediate Past President
Mahendra K. Pandya
Phone: 718/816-0083, Fax: 212/319-6781
SPECIAL OFFICE BEARER
Executive Director of JAINA
Kamalesh Amin
Phone/Fax: 716/636-5342 jainahq @jaina.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All Board of Directors names were printed in the Summer 2000 issue.
JAINA CHARITABLE TRUST
Executive Council Chairmen -
Mahendra Pandya. New York, NY Dhiraj Shah. Buffalo, NY Comptroller Jagar Jain, Buffales, NY Secretary General - Kirir Kapadia, New York, NY Members-at-Large
Rajen Jaswa, Saratoga, CA Bipin Parikh, Chicago, II. Bhupendra Tolia, Norwood, NJ
Trustees
All Trustees names and photos were printed in the
Fall 2000 issue.
JAINA ON THE INTERNET
JAINA Jain BBS http://www.jaina.org/ http://www.jainism.org/ Young Jains of America http://www.yja.org/
JAINA COMMITTEES
Ahimsa Day Celebration Surendra Singhvi 937/885-7414 Calendar Committee Rajcev Pandya 212/319-8291 Community Leadership Council Ramesh Shah 440/442-4596 Environment and Ecology Nancy Jain 416/447-1650
Essay Competition
Chhaya Kapadia 516/829-3316 JAINA Book Store
Rohit H. Doshi 607/ 754 6010 JAINA Convention Board Bipin Parkih 847/669-1294
Govt. & International Organizations Relations Dhiraj H. Shah 716/773-1314 Interfaith Activities/World Council of Jains Manoj Dharamsi 703/620-9837 Rashmi Gardi 847/428-4298
Jain Poojas
Naresh Shah 516/741-9269 Arhant Jain 905/827-7494 JAIN DIGEST Membership Keerti Shah 630/837-8716 JAINA Education Committee Pravin K. Shah 919/859-4994 JAINA Temple Guidelines Jagat Jain 716/688-0104 Jiv Daya
Ratibhai Shah 817/430-8081 JAINA Library Committee Virendra Shah 310/326-5685 JAINA Publication Committee Prem Gada 806/794-4777
CANADA
Regular
Toronto
Associate
Edmonton Montreal
Ottawa
Vancouver
MIDWEST
Regular Chicago Cinncinati/Dayton Cleveland Columbus
Detroit
St. Louis Associate
Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo
NORTHEAST
Regular
Boston
Buffalo

Cherry Hill
Essex Fells
Hudson Valley
New York
Orange
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Rochester
Washington, DC
Associate
Albany
Allentown
Elmira Harrisburgh
Hartford
Syracuse
AFFILIATES
Brahmi Jain Society, US and Canada International Alumni Association of Mahavir Jain
Vidyalaya, Rochester, NY International Mahavir Jain Mission, US and Canada. Jain Meditation International Center. US & Canada
HEADQUARTERS
PO Box 700, Getzville, NY 14068-0700 Phone/Fax: 716/636-5342 Office Hours: 2 pm-5 pm Mon-Friday, jainahq @jaina.org
JAINA Website Committee Girish P. Shah 408/378-8765
Long Term Planning
Prabodh Vaidya 630/985-9144 Mahavir Memorial
Dr. Manoj Dharamsi 703/620-9837 Marriage Information Service Hasmukh Shah 727/376-7989 Media Watch/Public Relations Sushil Jain 301/670-0519 Membership
Kamlesh Shah 301/838-9778
N. American Jain Families Assitance Program
Ila Mehta 419/865-2727
Pilgrimage
Dilip V. Shah 215/561-0581
Senior Citizens
Kantilal Shah 949/831-8687
Scholar Visitation
Nirmal Dosi 732/390-0296 Tirthodhdhar
Kirit Daftary 254/776-4209 V. R. Gandhi Scholarship Fund Pravin C. Shah 516/248-8265
World Community Service Bachubhai Ajmera 301/924-8070 Bhadresh Dhila 301/589-4610 Prakash Mehta 703/318-8252
Young Jains of America (YJA) Ronak Shah 918-269-7665 Chintan Shah 608-217-4807 Young Jain Professional (YJP) Manav Jain 818/360-4178
SOUTHEAST
Regular
Atlanta
Miami
Associate
Augusta
Charlotte Ft. Meyers Jacksonville Memphis
Middle Tennessee Morgantown
New Orleans
Orlando
Palm Beach Raleigh
Tampa
SOUTHWEST Regulat
Dallas
Houston Phoenix Associate Tulsa Lubbock Colorado
WEST Regular
Los Angles San Francisco
Associat Portland Sacramento
San Diego
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Regular: "Two directors on JAINA's Board (over 50 families). Associate: One director on JAINA'S Board (up to 50 families).
Jain Social Group. LA and Toronto
Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Society, Grand Island, NY
Kutchhi Oswal Jain Association of North America(KOJAIN) Shri Mahavir Jain Foundation. Santa Ana, CA Jain Academic Foundation of N. America, Lubbock, TX
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. Lata 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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HEADQUARTERS NEWS....
Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting July 13, 2002 Cincinnati Dayton Jain Center
Executive Committee Members: Bipin Parikh, Anop Vora, Kirit also supplemented by group coverage. Mahendra Mehta will look C. Daftary, and Mahendra Mehta into such group coverage, if possible under JAINA.
Past Presidents: Surendra Singhvi and Tansukh Salgia, JAINA directors and Guests: Ramesh Shah, Chandrakant Shah, Vinod Doshi, President of Cincinnati Dayton Jain Center, Keerti Shah and Samprti Shah
1. Meeting started with Navkar Mantra.
2. Two minutes of silence was observed for the speedy recovery of Amrender Muniji and Dr. Surendra Singhvi.
3. President's report: He stated that Temple Guideline committee would be working on multiple guidelines for Jain Temples. The committee's function will be to come up with a resource guide for people to go to for answers to building or expanding their Jain Center's facilities. This could include but not limited to locating multiple sources for purchase of idols, marbles, etc. They will also work on Hindu Jain Temple formats and guidelines for smoother operation.
YJA convention was successfully completed. He was exploring
alternative ways to bring the message of Jainism and Teerth Yatra to all Jain households. He also mentioned about creation of JAINA scholarship fund and reported about few of Jain Centers being beneficiaries of the insurance policies and remainder trusts.
4. Secretary read Treasurer's report. It showed that as of Dec 2001 it had $20,567 in JAINA General Funds. Total other amounts belonging to various committees amounted to $494,777. The summary of financial report is available at JAINA headquarters, with the most current one printed in the latest issue of Jain Digest.
5. There was a motion on the table to increase the Jain Digest life membership from $101 to $151 and delete annual membership fees. The motion was made by Kirit Daftary and seconded by Dr. Bipin Parikh. The life membership first instituted in 1980 has not been changed ever since though the cost of printing and posting has increased many times since then. Suggestion was made to change format and printing and posting it from India.
6. JAANA (Jain Adhyatma Academy of North America) had made the formal request to distribute JAIN Tatva books and CDs to the convention registrants. The convention committee will look into the feasibility of the same
7. Kirit C. Daftary, Chairman of the Teerthodhar committee reported on the condition of Amrender Muniji. He is now recovering at the rehab center from recent stroke. The full report is available on other pagers. It was pointed out that all scholars coming in from India must have full health insurance. This should be
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8. Ramesh Shah, chairman of Wheels of hope reported about next Shram Yatra in December. World Community Service has formed a strategic partnership with AAPI and Share and Care foundation to help send equipment to hospitals and clinics in India. Each container costs about $15,000. This covers cost of transportation and make ready charges for use of all these equipment in India. AAPI will pay for shipping cost and credit goes to JAINA for the good work.
9. Secretary read report from Young Jain Professional commitCanada on October 12-14, 2002. Visit their web site for informatee. They will hold their fifth annual convention in Montreal
tion on the theme of convention, etc.
10. Other matters: JAINA focus is now published electronically to get the latest news. This can be accessed from JAINA.Org. Bipin Daftary, President of Rochester Jain Sangh will work with JAINA to promote availability of Jain food on international flights.
11. Convention Report by Anop Vora and Soha Shah: The convention will be held from July 3rd to July 6th 2003 at Cincinnati, OH. The contract has been signed with three major convention hotels for housing.
Anop Vora started the convention meeting with the budget. The initial budget is about $825,400. Several suggestions were made to lower the fees to attract more attendance. The 2003 convention falls on long weekend starting with Thursday, unlike past. This would ensure higher attendance.
The current budget works with 4500 attendees. Planning committee expects to have 20% youth attendance with no deficit financing. For youth there are two boat cruises and a service project on the local level. They have arranged age specific seminars and workshops, essays and oratorical competition.
Registration will be available on line by Sept. 15, 2002, including acceptance of the credit card. The early registration fees will be $60 for ages 5-17 and 62+, rest will be $90 per person. Various fund raising schemes were suggested from Sanghpati to Patrons of convention to cover shortfall from registrations.
Jainism - The art of living is the central theme of the conven
tion.
Annual Directors and Executive committee meeting will be held at Siddhachalm on September 28th, 2002.

Minutes prepared by Kirit C. Daftary, Secretary, JAINA
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TWENTY-FOUR TIRTHANKARS PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAV IN DETROIT
In the history of Jain Society of Greater Detroit, Sunday, Murti Pratishtha and Murti Carving, leaving many families in August 18, 2002 will be written as a glorious day for the joyous waiting. Things moved at a pace beyond anybody's imagination. celebration of the twenty-four Tirthankars Pratishtha in the Members donated generously and participated in the event wholeTemple. This is a dream come true for members of the society heartedly-making us all believe that unseen forces were behind who had been waiting for Pratishtha of Twenty-four Tirthankars the course of the whole event. Over 200 families participated in since the first Partishtha in 1998. Now, truly the Temple in De- religious activities during Pratishtha Mahotsav and members and
well wishers of the Society committed over $ 2 million in gheebolis, donations and pledges to help make the society debt free in a very near future.
Pratishtha Core Committee along with over 20 other subcommittees with many volunteers planned and executed a wide variety of tasks. All volunteers made sure that everyone attending the ceremony were able to enjoy all programs on time and safely.
The Jain Society of Greater Detroit would like to thank the City of Farmington Hills for permitting to hold the Celebrations, Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago for forgiving $32,000 of interest on a long term loan, JAINA Organization & other Jain
societies for helping in many ways and Swaminarayan Satsang troit is complete with the Pratishtha of all thirty-five murtis in
Mandal of BAPS - for their help in food preparation during the cluding the twenty-four Tirthankars in bhumati.
The ten-day celebration started with Murti Pravesh on August 10 followed by various pujans, such as Uvasaggaharam and Guru Gautamswami pujan, Saraswatidevi and Navkarmantra Aradhnas and a cultural program and Shalibhadra Drama by adults and youth. Eighteen Abhishek and Ashta Prakari Puja followed for 24 Trithankars. On August 18th, the day began with a Pratishtha procession and Pratishtha Mahotsav followed by Laghu Shanti Pujan. The entire Pratishtha Ceremony was concluded on August 19th with a Bhumati Pradakshina. Over 1500 people attended the Pratishtha celebration blessed with perfect weather. Gurudev Chitrabhanu, Muni Shri Jinchandravijayaji, Samanijis Mudit Pragyaji and Mangal Pragyaji from Florida, Scholar Tarlaben Doshi, Pramodaben Chitrabhanu, Congessman Joseph Knollenberg, Farmington Hills city officials, JAINA President Bipinbhai Parikh and Past president Tansukh Salgia, Chicago Jain Society president Niranjanbhai Shah, and extended Jain families from other centers were present for the celebration of this joyous ten day event. The society would also like to thank all the families and auspicious event.
for donating generously and participating wholeheartedly in the Shri Narendrabhai Nandu and his group including his son celebrations to make it a great success. Kayvan performed all pratishtha vidhis, pujas and bhavnas. Their
In conclusion, the entire ceremony was economically well enthusiastic singing, dancing and music inspired Mr. planned, showed wonderful participation by young people in reliGunavantbhai Parekh of New Jersey to take the gheeboli for the gious activities along with donation of time and financial comPratishtha of Shri Mahavirswami Bhagwan and other members of mitment and above all a great unity was displayed amongst Jains the society for signing up the remaining open slots for the and non Jains around North America. We thank everyone for Pratishtha. On July 28th, before the Pratishtha warm-up program, making the Pratishtha celebration successful and memorable one! thirty fixed commitment slots were open for the Pratishtha and
--Niranjan (Niran) Shah, Detroit ,IL on August 13th - in just fifteen days all slots were filled for both
--Dilip V. Shah, Philadelphia, PA
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12th Biennial JAINA convention
July 3-6, 2003, CIncinnati Hosted by: JAIN CENTER OF CINCINNATI & DAYTON
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Dear Jain Member,
August 30, 2002
Jai Jinendra!
CONVENTION BOARD Convener First VP JAINA Anop Vora 585-473-9290 Co-convener Dr. Surendra Singhvi 937-885-7414 Co-convener Soha Shah 937-773-3906 Board Members JAINA President Dr. Bipin Parikh 847-699-1294 Dr. Mahesh Shah 937-836-8080 Keerti Shah 630-837-8716 Samprati Shah 847-524-0463
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) in cooperation with the Jain Center of Cincinnati & Dayton is pleased to provide preliminary details on the 12th Biennial Jaina Convention to be held at the Greater Cincinnati Convention Center from July 3-6, 2003. The theme of the convention is Jainism: the Art of Living and celebrates the religious and cultural aspects of our everyday lives. Grand scale preparation for the convention is now underway. We are fortunate to have the use of a world class convention center, a 300,000 sq.ft. multi-level facility located in the heart of downtown and connected to nearby hotels and downtown locations via a pedestrian skywalk. The Jaina Convention will utilize all three floors of the convention center, allowing for more than 6,000 attendees expected for the convention. Socialization space and facilities for friends and families are being planned as an integral part of the convention. The complete convention experience will tempt families to treat the convention as part of a family vacation to Cincinnati In the day time, in addition to discourses from prominent international Jain scholars, there is a focus on participative events such as Yoga, Meditation, Art and Vegetarian cooking. In the evening, professional entertainment is planned in conjunction with participative presentations from Jain centers across North America for short drama, songs and dances. The Youth committee has been extremely active. Planning is underway for a youth night event of music and dancing consisting of many conjoined halls featuring different styles of music and atmosphere. There will also be a coffee lounge where people can relax and mingle. The food committee is promising mouth-watering food for each meal. To maintain the freshness and aroma, most of the food will be cooked on site daily by a team of cooks that will arrive in Cincinnati, specifically for this event. Each meal will have a choice of Indian or Western food including the availability of vegan food. For your convenience, registration information: rates and forms are included. Also, online registration is available at www.jainaconvention.org. We encourage you to take advantage of the early bird registration savings and register now! This will ensure the success of our convention. Please visit our website, www.jainaconvention.org, for up-to-date information about the convention. Contact information for the leadership group and each of the committees working on the convention is provided in this publication. The committees request and welcome your critical honest suggestions towards making this a great "must attend" event for your family and the Jain community as a whole. We cordially invite you all to attend what is expected to be ONE OF THE BEST CONVENTIONS EVER and intend to leave you with a most memorable and pleasant lifetime experience.
JAINA Executive Committee Secretary Kirit Daftary Treasurer Girish Shah VP Canada Lata Champasee VP Southwest Udai Jain VP Midwest Ila Mehta VP West Hasendra Shah VP Southeast Mahendra Mehta VP Northeast Dr. Sushil Jain Past President Dr. Mahendra Pandya
We look forward to seeing you in Cincinnati!!
Anop Vora Convener
Dr. Surendra Singhvi Co-Convener
Soha Shah Co-Convener JAIN DIGEST FALL 2002/5

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPCOMING CONVENTION:
Programs for all ages.
Programs in all languages (English, Gujarati, Hindi) Sadhus, Munis, highly acclaimed scholars and digni taries to speak in general session, panel discussion and break out sessions.
Debates, discussions, seminars and workshops
→ Cultural program (Group dances, group songs, Solo/Duet songs, Skits) with Jain Centers of North America participating
12th Biennial JAINA Convention
July 3-6, 2003, Cincinnati, OH
Professional entertainment programs and Bhavana to be performed by professional artists from India
❖ Jain Networking Forum (JNF) formerly known as MIS
Alumni reunions ܀
Jain art and exhibits
Daily Pratikraman, Yoga and Meditation classes Businessmen's opportunities to explore
The following rates apply for placing an advertisement in the Souvenir book.
Back page (color only) Inside front cover Inside back cover Full page
Half page
Quarter page Business card
Jain SAJAIN DIGEST FALL 200210_02
JAINA Quilt: Share the unique aspects of your JAIN Center with the attendees at the 2003 Convention. For the first time, a quilt that identifies all Jain Centers around the nation will be created and displayed during the convention. To find out how
Workshops on women's issues
Creation of Temple
Youth programs including seminars, discussions, and fun your Jain Center can participate, please contact Ranjan Punatar at punatar@hotmail.com
activities.
= $ 4500.00
= $3500 (color only) = $3500 (color only)
= $1000 for B & W
= $ 600
= $ 400
= $ 250
SOUVENIR BOOK AND EXHIBITION BOOTHS
JAINA 2
FOR THE FIRST TIME:
Elegant but short opening ceremony
Senior citizens to be honored at the opening ceremony Youth Service Project
Senior Citizen Workshops
2003
→ Official breaks for all, each day with surveys and drawings Social Dinner-First day, Welcome Reception Dinner-second day, and Exhibitor's reception dinner-third day Professional Development Series, Career Fair and Personal Development workshops.
"Night Rhythms" for youth members. Come dance to the beat of any drummer you choose: Reggae, Hip Hop, Bhangra/Hindi or Latin/Salsa
✰ Dinner Theatre for youth members. Sit back and enjoy Delicious food cooked at convention hall daily
Rates for Exhibition booths will be as follows:
42
= $ 1250
Corner booth Any booth
= $ 1000
Non-profit organization (non-Jain) = $ 550 Non-profit organization (Jain) = $ 300

All exhibitors will get a 10 ft x 10 ft booth with drapes and organization name, one 8 ft table, and two chairs. All exhibitors will have to register for the conference.
Add $500 for color ads for any full or cover pages
Please contact Vinod Jain at (937) 435-9950 or via email at vinod.jain@notes.dayton.edu both for the advertisement in the Souvenir and renting a booth at the convention:

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JAINA 2003
Convention Board
Convener
Co-convener
Co-convener
Member
Member
Member
Member
Program & VIP Invitation
Fundraising
Local Convention Committee
Committee
Finance & Accounting
12th Biennial JAINA Convention July 3-6, 2003, Cincinnati, OH
Facility & Hospitality Registration
Youth
Food Services
Souvenir & Exhibit
Temple Tour & Puja
Publicity & Marketing
Ad-Hoc
Bhavin Shah
Ruchi Shah
Vir Singh Jain
Pravin Shah Dr. Vinod Jain Ashwin Parekh
Communication & Planning Panna Chordia
Gita Pancholy
Harshad Shah Vina Shah Haresh Hemani
Pramod Jhaveri
Prem Jain
Kishor Parekh Vijay Doshi
Dr. Chandra Varia Dr. Tansukh Salgia Jayshree Dutt
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name
Anop Vora
Dr. Surendra Singhvi
Soha Shah
Dr. Bipin Parikh
Keerti Shah
Samprati Shah
Dr. Mahesh Shah
2010_02
Name
Bipin Shah
Sumi Chordia
Dilip Punatar
Jayantilal Shah Damaroo Shah
Vina Jhaveri Jyoti Mehta Dr. Mahesh Shah Mahendra Vora Mayank Shah
Haren Punatar
Nikki Shah
Names in Bold are Contacts for each committee
Phone
585-473-9290
937-885-7414
937-773-3906
847-699-1294
630-837-8716
847-524-0463
937-836-8080
Phone
937-773-3906
513-769-7964
513-984-9553
937-435-9950
513-860-9839
937-291-0909
937-339-7322
513-792-9909
513-271-0383
513-671-2217
513-984-0637
937-436-2800
513-984-9739
513-779-2112 606-285-9575 614-899-2678 513-336-9909
e-mail

FirstVP@JAINA.org
ssinghvi@att.net
sohashah@hotmail.com
president@jaina.org
knshah@att.net
Samprati.shah@att.net
mmshah@aol.com
e-mail
513-232-6987
937-291-0909
937-848-3228
937-773-3906
937-773-3906
513-984-0637 Vina787@hotmail.com
937-885-1857
Mehta_jyoti@yahoo.com
937-836-8080
513-759-5007
937-773-3906
937-848-3228
513-754-0512
513-851-3975
Bipin.shah@hksystems.com chordias@hotmail.com Punatar@hotmail.com
Jkshah1918@yahoo.com
damarooshah@hotmail.com
mmshah@aol.com
mvora@intelliseek.com
shah@woh.rr.com
harenpunatar@hotmail.com
shahnikki@hotmail.com
Bhavin.shah@delphiauto.com
ruchis@rocketmail.com
royalgems@zoomtown.com pravin@99up.com
Vinod.jain@notes.udayton.edu
parekhash@aol.com Jaina2003@hotmail.com
gpancholy@yahoo.com
Mahavir23@hotmail.com
Vina727@hotmail.com
4cs@fuse.net
Diamondpj007@hotmail.com
premjain@aol.com
ksparekh@one.net
vkdoshi@fuse.net
606-285-9223 (fax) tsalgia@att.net jgdutt@hotmail.com
JAINA 2
2003
convention
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12th Biennial JAINA Convention
July 3-6, 2003, Cincinnati, OH
entio
Az
FUND RAISING
Show Your Generosity and Love to Jainism. We cannot charge exorbitant fees and turn away a large segment of our Jain population and youth, we depend upon your donation. Help us to keep the tradition of Jainism through generations.
SANGHPATI $50,000
Grand Benefactors $5,000
(Usually 1, unless multiple families decide to share)
Recognition in morning session Special badges/Gold Lapel Pin Picture in the Souvenir Book Special preference in Seating, Registration & Accommodation
Leading the Opening Procession Seating with dignitaries on a stage in the opening ceremony Short speech to audience Recognition in the Opening and Closing sessions Special badges/Gold Sash/Gold Lapel Pin Picture and message (letter) in the Souvenir Book Special preference in Seating, Registration & Accommodation
Benefactors
$2,000
Recognition in morning session Special badges, Picture in the Souvenir Book Special preference in Seating, Registration & Accommodation
GRAND PATRONS $15,000
Sponsors $1,000
One morning session, seating with dignitaries on a stage Recognition in morning session on the stage Special badges/Silver Sash/Gold Lapel Pin Picture in the Souvenir Book Special preference in Seating, Registration & Accommodation
Recognition in morning session Picture in the Souvenir Book
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:
PATRONS $10,000
Sponsors for Events
$25,000
(Swamivachhal Jaman) Banner on a dinning hall recognizing the patron for the donation Recognition in morning session on the stage Special badges/Silver Sash/Gold Lapel Pin Picture in the Souvenir Book Special preference in Seating, Registration & Accommodation
Jain Centers or individual donors will be recognized by a banner at the Cultural or Entertainment Events. Sponsors for Scholars $1,000 Recognition in Souvenir Friends
$500 Recognition in Souvenir Corporate Donors $1,000 Recognition in Souvenir Ghee Boli
$125 Each for Pooja, 2 or 3
High Dollar Bets Temple Ceremony at the Convention Hall (for donation details please call us)
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12th Biennial JAINA Convention July 3-6, 2003, Cincinnati, OH
1. Hotels listed and the convention center are located within 20 minutes of the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky
International Airport.
2. Please mention, "The JAINA Convention" when making
reservations to receive the reduced rate at the hotels listed based on availability.
3. The hotels are all connected to the convention center via the Skywalk.
Directions to Convention Center
and Hotels:
Greater Cincinnati
International Airport
Take I-275 East to I-75 North. When crossing the Ohio River, follow signs for 1-75 North and Downtown, Exit 1G (5th Street) and follow map from there.
1-71/1-75 Northbound
Take I-75 North. When crossing the Ohio River, follow signs for 1-75 North and Downtown, Exit 1G (5th Street) and follow map from there.
Northern
I-75 Southbound
Take I-75 South to Exit 1E (5th Street) and follow map from there.
Tel: 513.352.3750
Fax: 513.352.6226
CONVENTION CENTRE:
Cincinnati Convention Center
525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
HOSPITALITY
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hyatt Regency
151 W. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 Rate: $95+tax, Upto 4 people per room AAA Rating: 4 Star
Ph: (513)-579-1234
2010_02
75
SOUTH to 1-275 & Airport
Convention Center
Plum
I-71 Southbound
Take I-71 South to Exit 2 (Gilbert Ave.) Follow Gilbert Avenue and it will change to 8th Street. Follow 8th Street to Walnut Street and turn left onto Walnut Street and follow
map from there.
Hyatt Hilton Regency Netherland
Elm
Crowne Plaza
15 W. Sixth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Crowne Plaza
Race
Vine
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 W. 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rate: $95+tax, Upto 4 people per room
AAA rating: 4 Star
Ph: (513)-421-9100
Walnut
Rate: $89 + tax, Upto 4 people per room
AAA Rating: 3 Star
Ph: (513)-381-4000
2003
82
75
JAINA
4321
NORTH to I275
Sixth St.
Fifth St.
NORTH to I
275
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JULY 3-6, 2003
JAINISM: THE ART OF LIVING 12TH BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION
REGISTRATION FORM: Register online at www.jainaconvention.org
CINCINNATI, OHIO
STEP 1: CONTACT INFORMATION: This information must be completed in order to receive your registration confirmation. Address: Street Apt#
City
State/Province Postal Zip Code
Home Phone
Email
Country/Region
STEP 2: PRIMARY AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS: For all members including primary individual, please specify the activity Ipreferred and the Total Fees per person in the far right column. Date of birth is MANDATORY.
INDIVIDUAL
ALL YOUTH SERVICE REGISTRATION NETWORKING ACTIVITIES PROJECT TOTAL Sex Date of Birth
FEES
FORUM (Age 13-35) (Age 13-35) FEES Last Name First Name M/F MM/DD/YYYY from chart in Step 3 ($55/Person) ($45/Person) (FREE) ($/person)
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Number of attendees requesting VEGAN food for all four days Day Care needed Yes No TOTAL
STEP 3: INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FEES: Please choose the correct fee amount from the chart below.
EARLY BIRD JAN 16" to APR 16 to JUN 16" to TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES JAN 15th APR 15th JUN 15 JUL 06
FROM STEP 2 CHILDREN (UP TO AGE 5) FREE FREE 1 FREE FREE
DONATION YOUTH (AGE 6 UP TO AGE 17) US $60.00 US $80.00 US $100.00 US $120.00
TOTAL AMOUNT (US $) ADULTS (AGE 18 & UP)
US $90.00 US $110.00 US $130.00 US $150.00 Cancellation charges based on
$50.00 or 25%
NO REFUND TOTAL FEES per person from STEP 2.
(whichever is higher) Postmark of registration form will determine applicable registration fees
Please make your check (US$) payable to: JAINA CONVENTION 2003. Mail registration form and check to:
JAINA CONVENTION 2003 PO BOX 778 MASON, OH 45040-0778
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED FROM STEP 3: $_ Charge my: Master Card | Visa | Discover Card #: LIUILILI LILILILI LILILILI LILILIL Name of Cardholder:
*CW Code:
LLL Signature:
Exp. Date: JU "CVV Code is the last three numbers on back of credit card.
EMAIL: registration@jainaconvention.org PHONE: 937-848-3228
STEP 4: SIGNATURE: Primary registrant must sign and date below. . On site registration begins at 12:30pm on Thursday, July 3, 2003. CASH, CHECKS and CREDIT CARDS will be accepted during onsite
registration. Most programs will be at the Cincinnati Convention Center. • Those members planning to attend the JNF activities must complete the attached JNF Registration Form and mail with Convention Registration Form.
Tickets for Service Project are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Deadline for registering: April 30, 2003. Liability waivers must be signed at the convention center by all participants. Parent or legal guardian must sign liability waiver if participant is under 18 years of age.
Youth activities include Dinner Theater, Night Rhythms and Service Project. • Receipt of confirmed registration will be mailed or emailed to you. Registration payment receipt will be mailed by December 2003. • Registrant must bring confirmation letter and picture ID to registration desk to collect registration material. • Bounced checks will incur a $25.00 additional fee. All credit card transactions will be done online by Registration Committee.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS will be given after June 15, 2003 or at the Convention for registration charges.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS will be given for JNF and Youth activities • JAINA and the Jain Center of Cincinnati-Dayton are not responsible for loss, injury or damage of any kind to registrants and or guests. SIGNATURE OF PRIMARY REGISTRANT:
DATE:
Would you like to receive the monthly email concerning
Jinformation about the 2003 Convention and future conventions? Official Use Only: Post Mark Date: Amount: Check No: Registration ID: Updated DB: Checked By:
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JAINISM: THE ART OF LIVING 12TH BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION
JULY 3-6, 2003
CINCINNATI, OH
JAIN NETWORKING FORUM (INF)
REGISTRATION FORM: Register online at www.jainaconvention.org
STEP 1: CANDIDATE INFORMATION: To participate in the JNF activities, you MUST have registered for the 2003 JAINA Convention and have a valid email account. Last Name First Name Middle
Gender
Male Female Address
State/Province
Zip Postal Code
Home Phone
Email (MANDATORY)
Country/Region
STEP 2: PERSONAL INFORMATION: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
Age
Lifestyle
O Vegetarian Smoker Drinker
Visa Status
Citizen O Permanent Resident
Visitor Student
Work Permit If citizen, choose one:
US Canada UK OCCUPATION:
Height (Feet, Inches) Optional
Education
High School Bachelors MS/MA MBA Medicine Ph.D
Weight (Pounds) Optional
Status
Single Divorced Divorced with Kids Widowed
India
STEP 3: PICTURE
STEP 4: PERSONAL STATEMENT In the section below, please explain what you value the most in a relationship (i.e. Friends, Family, Siblings).
Please paperclip your
picture here.
Your picture must fit within
this box.
GUIDELINES
Participants for the JNF activities must have registered for JAINA Convention 2003. Each candidate must attach a wallet size picture with this registration form. Once you are entered into the database a password and login will be emailed to you. Candidates should answer all questions that appear online when registering. Each candidate will have secure controlled access to the JNF
database at www.jainaconvention.org. Candidates can search perspective candidates online. . We recommend you bring additional pictures and copies of your bio-data to the convention. • Deadline for being included in the face book and on the website is June 15th, 2003
Contact and Questions: JNF Committee
JAINA CONVENTION 2003 jnf@jainaconvention.org
Cincinnati, Ohio

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પર્વાધિરાજ પર્યુષણનો મહિમા
- ડૉ. કુમારપાળ દેસાઈ
પર્યુષણ એ માત્ર પર્વ નથી, પરંતુ પર્વાધિરાજ છે. પર્યુષણનો અર્થ છે અભય એ સંસારની સર્વશ્રેષ્ઠ બક્ષિસ છે. અભયદાન એ મહાદાન છે. જૈન સમસ્ત પ્રકારે વસવું . એટલે કે આ પર્વ સમયે સાધુજનો ચોમાસાના ચાર ધર્મમાં સંપૂર્ણ અહિંસામય જીવનને ઉચ્ચ આદર્શ તરીકે સ્થાપવામાં આવ્યું છે. મહિના એક જ સ્થળે સ્થિર વાસ કરીને ધર્મની આરાધના કરતા હોય છે, પરંતુ વ્યવહારમાં આ આદર્શનું અમલીકરણ કરવા મા જેવો પ્રયોગ જૈન પરંપરામાં પર્યુષણનો લાક્ષણિક અર્થ છે આત્માની સમીપ વસવું . આત્મવિજય માટે થયો છે એવો બીજે ક્યાંય થયો નથી. આત્મઓળખ અનિવાર્ય છે. એ આત્મતત્ત્વને જોવા માટે એકાંત અને શાંતિ સંસારમાં વેરઝેરની સળગતી હોળીને અભયદાનથી દિવાળીમાં પલ વિવાનો જોઈએ. બાહ્ય પ્રવૃત્તિથી નિવૃત્તિ જોઈએ અને એ નિવૃત્તિમાં આત્મવિશ્લેષણની આજે નિશ્ચય કરીએ. આંતરપ્રવૃત્તિ જોઈએ.
(૨) સાધર્મિક વાત્સલ્ય: સાધર્મિક એ લે અહિંસા - સત્ય - આદિ પાળનાર આત્માની સમીપ રહેવું એ લે શું ? અનંતકાળથી આત્મા મોહ અને એ માનવી ભલે કોઈ છાપવાળો ન હોય. અહિંસા-સત્ય આચરનાર ભલે પછી તે મિથ્યાત્વમાં અથવા કષાય અને અજ્ઞાનમાં જ વસતો આવ્યો છે. પોતાના સ્વ- ગમે તે સંપ્રદાયનો હોય પણ એ સાધર્મિક છેએ સાધર્મિક તરફ વાત્સલ્યભાવભાવને ભુલીને વિભાવને જ નિજ સ્વરૂપ માની બેઠો છે. પરિણામે માનવી પ્રેમભાવ પ્રગ કરવો. આ આચરણમાં એને યેનકેન પ્રકારેણ મૂકવો એનું નામ પારાવાર પીડા, દુઃખ, કે કાસ અને કલેશમાં ડૂબેલો છે. ભૌતિક લાલસાના મૃગજળ સાધર્મિક વાત્સલ્ય છે. તરફ આંધળી દો લગાવી રહ્યો છે.
સૂક્ષ્મમાં સૂક્ષ્મ જંતુ તરફ આ આત્મતુલ્ય દૃથિી જોતો માનવી પોતાની આવા માનવીને પર્યુષણ પર્વ પૂછે છે કે આ પર્વ સમયે વિચાર કર કે તું નજીકના જ સાધર્મિકને કઈ રીતે ભૂલી શકે ? પોતાના સાધર્મિકની બાહ્ય અને કોણ છે ? તે શું મેળવ્યું છે ? અને શું પામવાનું તારું લક્ષ્ય છે ? દોડધામ કરતો આંતરિક મુશ્કેલીઓ દૂર કરવા મા તન, મન અને ધનથી તૈયાર રહેવું જોઈએ. માનવી છેક મૃત્યુ જુએ ત્યારે જીવનનો વિચાર કરવાનો પ્રારંભ કરે છે. એ
(૩) ક્ષમાપના : મન ભારે અ ૫ ) પદાર્થ છે. કોઈવાર ખેંચતાણ થઈ માનવીને ભૌતિક સમૃદ્ધિની મૂછમાંથી જગાડતું પર્વ તે પર્યુષણ પર્વ છે. ચિત્તશુદ્ધિ,
જાય, કોઈવાર અજાણે ભૂલ થઈ જાય, આવે સમયે ક્ષમા માંગી લેવાય, ક્ષમા હૃદયશુદ્ધિ અને આત્મશુદ્ધિનું આ પરમ પવિત્ર પર્વ છે. અજ્ઞાનમાંથી સમ્યકજ્ઞાન
આપી દેવાય. બસ, ફેંસલો આવી ગયો. તરફ, સ્વહિતને બદલે પરહિત તરફ અને વિભાવ દશામાંથી સ્વભાવ દશામાં
અવેરભાવ જ્યાં હોય, ત્યાં કોણ શત્રુ રહે ? પોતાના ગુણને રજસમાન લઈ જનારું પર્વ છે.
અને પારકાના ગુણને પહાડ સમાન જોનાર તેમ જ પારકાના પહાડ જેવા આ મા નું પ્રથમ કાર્ય છે ભાવનાશુદ્ધિનું. જૈન ધર્મ ભાવનાનો ધર્મ છે,
અવગુણને રજ સમાન જોનારો માનવી સાચો ક્ષમાપ્રાર્થી છે. આથી નમસ્કાર મહામંત્ર કોઈ વ્યક્તિને નહીં, પણ અરિહંતને નમસ્કાર કરે છે.
ભગવાન મહાવીર કહે છે કે જે ઉપશમે છે ઉપશમાવે છે જે ખમે છે, અરિહંત એ કે જેણે આંતર શત્રુઓને જીત્યા છે. આત્મભાવનાની શુદ્ધિ પર જીવનની વિશુદ્ધિનો આધાર છે. ચિત્તમાં મૈત્રી, કરુણા, મુદિતા અને ઉપેક્ષા એ
ખમાવે છે તે જ સાચો આરાધક છે. ચાર ભાવોને આપણે ધારણ કરવાના છે.
આત્મશુદ્ધિ અને આરાધનાનો સાચો સરવાળો છે ક્ષમાપના. જીતે તે જિન. જિનને પૂજે તે જૈન. જીતે એ લે વિષયોને નમાવે. અહમુનો (૪) અઠ્ઠમ તપ : જૈન ધર્મમાં તપનું ખૂબ મહત્ત્વ છે. જૈન દર્શને તપના અંત આણે અને ચંચળ મનને કાબૂમાં રાખે. પર્યુષણ પર્વના દિવસો એ આત્માના
વિજ્ઞાનની ઊંડી ચકાસણી કરી છે. બાહ્ય તપના છ ભેદ અને અત્યંતર તપના છે શુદ્ધ ભાવો તરફ પ્રયાણ કરવાના દિવસો છે, કારણ કે જૈનધર્મ એ આત્મધર્મ છે. ભેદ એમ કુલ તપના બાર પ્રકાર બતાવ્યા છે. આમાં નાના-મો છે, સશક્તસંયમ એની લિપિ છે. અહિંસા તેની પરિક્ષા ૧ છે ને અનેકાંત એની પરિભાષા છે.
અશક્ત, સ્ત્રી અને પુરુષ સહુ કોઈનો સમાવેશ થાય છે. યથાશક્તિ તપનો આદેશ આત્માને જાણવો ને ઓળખવો ને એને માટે પ્રયત્ન કરવો એ એના સિદ્ધાંતનું મૂળ આપીને અતિ તપનો વિરોધ બતાવ્યો છે, મન પર કાબૂ રહે અને ચેતના જ્વલંત
રહે એ લું તપ. નમસ્કારમાં જેમ નવકાર મંત્ર મોટો છે, તીર્થમાં જેમ શત્રુંજય તીર્થ
આ તપસ્યા એ લે એક દિવસ કે વધુ વખતની અન્નબંધી નહિ પણ એ તપ મહાન છે, દાનમાં અભય મહાન છે, ધ્યાનમાં શુક્લધ્યાન મહાન છે, રત્નમાં
ઇન્દ્રિય શુદ્ધિ અને મનશુદ્ધિ કરનાર અગ્નિનો તાપ હશે. એમાં એ તપશે. તપ્યા ચિંતામણિરત્ન મહાન છે એમ પર્વમાં પર્યુષણ પર્વ મહાન છે.
પછી એનું કુંદન, કથીર વિહોણું બનશે. માયા ગળશે, મદ ઓગળશે, મન નિર્મળ ભગવાન મહાવીરની આવી છે. આ પર્વ વિશેની અનુપમ વાણી ! હજારો જીવો આકંઠ સ્નાન કરી મનચિત્ત દ્વારા આત્મા પર લાગેલા એક વર્ષના મેલને દૂર
(૫) ચૈત્યપરિપા : ચૈત્ય એ કે જિન મંદિર, તેની પરપા 1 એ લે યાત્રા કરશે. આ મહાપર્વની આરાધનામાં પાંચ કર્તવ્ય તો કરવો જ જોઈએ, એ વિના કરવી. પર્યુષણના આઠ દિવસોમાં સાંસારિક કાર્યોથી નિવૃત્તિ મેળવીને ધર્માનુષ્ઠાનમાં આખી ય આરાધના અધૂરી રહે.
જોડાઈ જવું. બિમારને જેમ વૈદ્ય આરામ લેવાનું કરે છે એમ ધમાલ અને (૧) અમારિ પ્રવર્તન: જૈન ધર્મનો મર્મ અહિંસા અને અભયમાં છે, મનથી
ધાંધલમાંથી નિવૃત્તિ લઈ પ્રભુદર્શન, વંદન, પૂજનમાં મન, વચન અને કાયાનો કોઈને હણીએ નહિ. વચનથી કોઈને હણીએ નહિ. કાયાથી કોઈને હણીએ નહીં.
મેળ સાધીને ભાવપૂર્વક જોડાઈ જવું. હું કોઈને ઈજા કરીશ નહિ. મને કોઈ ઈજા કરશે નહિ. આ સાચો અભય ! મને
આ છે આત્મશુદ્ધિ અને જગત કલ્યાણને ચીંધતાં પર્યુષણ પર્વનાં પાંચ જેમ સુખ પ્યારું છે, ભોજન પ્યારું છે, જ્યારે વધુ અને બંધ અપ્રિય છે, એમ
રે વધ અને બંધ અપ્રિય છે એમ મુખ્ય કર્તવ્ય ! દરેકને પણ પ્રિય- અપ્રિય હોય છે. આ જ સાચી અહિંસા. યથાપિંડે તથા બ્રહ્માંડ એવી માનવીની ભાવના.
છે.
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JAINISM IN A NUTSHELL:
A Way of Life, Neither a Dogma, nor a Belief
F.J. Dalal
THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT: AHIMSA PARAMO 7. Some violence is inevitable for Survival of Life. This violence DHARMA: NONVIOLENCE (Harmlessness) is the foremost can be reduced infinitely through Restraint. The ultimate Religion. Ahimsa, a nebulous term, includes SATYA (Truth),
Goal is Perfect Purification of the Soul totally detached from ASTEYA (Non-Stealing), BRAHMACHARYA (Celibacy,
all Karmas. Restraint), and APARIGRAHA (Non-possession, Detachment) 8. DOGMAS/Scriptures (Shastras and Sutras) are written by
People in the NAME of GODS, perfectly purified Souls, THE GOAL: The ultimate purpose of life is to purify the immortal whose lives are the basis of their Philosophy. This, in turn, Soul to Perfection such that the cycle of birth and death is ended. propounds Theories and Principles. When Formalized,
Dogmas form the basis of Structured Religions that emphasize THE PATH: LIVE AND LET LIVE.' It is the PRACTICE of and prioritize them. When proved outdated, they need to be Non-Violence in daily life at every step of the way.
revised.
ANEKANT (Multiplicity cf Views) and SYADVAD THE BASIS:
(Relativeness of the Truth): Practice of Principles of any 1. It is a logical, scientific, rational, and natural way of life for Religion is purely a Personal Matter. Therefore, there is no every Living Being
need to CONVERT any one. Each one practices according 2. Every Living Being has an Indestructible SOUL that can be to its abilities (Yatha Shakti). These practices have various
perfected. SOUL has no distinction of sex, status or form. different facets, aspects and angles that need not be the cause Only the BODY that every soul takes is different.
or ground for CONFLICT. 3. THEORY OF KARMA: ACTIONS (Purushartha) are the 10. STRUCTURED RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS create basis of attachments to soul. As you sew, so you reap.
Hierarchies and Vested Interests to sustain them. Therefore, 4. THEORY OF REINCARNATION: Soul takes different
we see numerous sects and sub-sects in all of them. Power, bodies of one to five Senses, such as human being, animal,
Position, and Authority are their Hidden Motives. bird, insect, plant, etc. based on Karma attached to it. 11. RELIGION AND SCIENCE are inherently the different 5. UNIVERSE is Begginingless and Endless. It transforms and
phases of unfolding and evolving universal Realities, The perpetuates. "MATTER IS INDESTRUCTIBLE.'
TRUTH. They are neither against nor contradictory to each Otherwise, 'Who created the Universe? And who created the
other. creator of the Universe?
12. TRADITIONS are Practices prevalent at certain times in the The GOD is neither the Creator, nor the Sustainer, nor the
PAST. There cannot be any SACROSANCT about them. Destroyer. Otherwise, 'Who created God?' Temples, Idol
To-day's practices will become tomorrow's Traditions. Nothing Worship, Rituals, etc. are extensions of the Belief in God as
remains constant, except CHANGE. Meaningless and Trinityl Trimurti in other Religions.
Wasteful Past TRADITIONS, CELEBRATIONS, and RITUALS (Ceremonies) are not the Religion.
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COMMITTEE NEWS:....
TEERTHODHAR COMMITTEE
CALENDAR & MINI-LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Most of us has heard of Amrender Muniji. He has visited On behalf of the JAINA Calendar & Mini-Library Commitmany of our Jain Centers in the past. Amrender Muniji is a dis- tee and JAINA, I sincerely thank all of you for your generous conciple of late Shree Aacharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj.
tributions towards the JAINA 2002 Calendar and distribution of In late June, Amrender Muniji had stroke and was admitted the JAINA Mini-Library Books. People like you, so thoughtful at Hackettstown Community Hospital, close to Siddhachalm un- and committed, have helped us successfully carry out and sustain der the care of Dr. Sanjay Jain. He recovered but his left half of such projects. the body was paralyzed. He was admitted to acute rehab center Since the last 3 years, we have been able to distribute 10,000 close to Siddhachalm.
copies of the JAINA Calendar free of cost to all Jain families in Amrender Muniji was released from Rehab center on August North America, and to some around the globe. For the year 2002, geh. He went to Siddhachalm and stayed there for a short time. He because of excessive demand, we printed an additional 1,000 calis able to take bath on his own and can walk with a walker with endars, altogether totaling 11,000. We have also been able to disspecial wheels. To expedite his recovery, he is currently staying tribute free of cost 1,200 sets of the JAINA Mini-Library consistwith Dr. Subhash Jain's home.
ing of the following three books: Dr. Sanjay Jain has been his attending physician at 1. JAINISM - A Pictorial Guide to the Religion of Non-Violence Hackettstown Community Hospital. He has been instrumental
by Mr. Kurt Titze in getting many of his major bills written off. But even after all
2. JAINA - Religion and Philosophy by Dr. Nagin Shah these write offs, his current bills up to August 7h is estimated at about $25,000. He still needs more rehab to be on his own. We
3. ASPECTS OF JAINA RELIGION by Dr. Vilas Sanghve are estimating maximum expenses of 15,000 for future treatments. Mr. Naresh lain is currently responsible for all his medical bills. We recently received an additional 1,000 sets of IAINA MiniWe must help him with muniji's medical bills.
Library, which will soon be distributed to Jain families who have TAINA Teerthodhar committee has so far received $14,000. responded to the JAINA 2002 calendar. We have received over which includes $5,000 from JAINA Charitable trust. We still need 750 responses to the JAINA 2002 Calendar. As always, we try to $26,000 to cover all past and future medical expenses. If you have implement as many suggestions and recommendations as possible, not sent in your support, please do so at your earliest.
to improve each future calendar. The majority of the responses In the past Nirmal Dosi of Scholar Visitation committee had
favored keeping the present size of the calendar, and the desk calsent in guidelines to all Jain Centers who are sponsoring Scholars
endar. As per your responses the Theme for the JAINA 2003 Calfrom India. He had requested that all Scholars should get medical
endar will be Jaina Temple Architecture pre-12h Century, temples insurance from India. Sponsoring entities must emphasize to our
geographically dispersed throughout India. Each month will focus scholars to get them insured from India.
on twelve architecturally important Jain Temples, Temple Cities,
Cave Temples, Mountain Carvings, Mana-stambhas and Towers. JAINA is currently examining group medical insurance available for scholars. This would help us get quality coverage at a rea
As always we welcome your comments and suggestions, please sonable cost. But in the meantime, we should get individual cov
email us at jainacalendar@yahoo.com. We would also like to thank erage for those who are already here in this country.
Mr. Kamlesh Amin, at JAINA HQ for handling the logistics of
mailing the JAINA Calendars and Mini-Library. He can be reached Teerthodhar committee and Scholar visitation committee will
at jainahq@aol.com. jointly provide new guidelines to all Jain Centers. In the meantime, please make a donation check of $2,000 or more pay
I am sure you will continue supporting our efforts to preserve able to JAINA Teerthodhar committee to cover the short fall of
our rich Jaina heritage and culture for our young generation for a $26,000.Mail your check to:
long time to come.
Kirit C. Dafrary Teerthodhar Committee Chairman 3322 Woodlake Drive, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-756-3200 (Office)
254-776-4209 (Residence) E-mail: netrat@att.net
Rajeev Pandya Chairman JAINA Calendar & Mini-Library Committee
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COMMITTEE NEWS:....
WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICES:
WORLD MEDICAL RELIEF
Shrama Yatra II ( Labor of Love)
For Youth, By Youth, of Youth
Place: BIDADA, Kutch, Guj, INDIA Date: Dec. 15,2002- Jan. 15, 2003
Voluntary Work of Your Choice in Medical/Dental/Occupational Therapy
and/or Education & Teaching and/or Building Houses (H4H)
Your Ground Package for $ 121/includes:
Return ticket from Mumbai to Kutch,
Min. 7days Lodging & boarding Transportaion to Sites, Visi to Temples,
Entertainment & Home going Gift
Please Contact for More Info. Ramesh Shah 440-442-4596 or Dilip Shah 215-567-3025
Vardhman Nagar Progress Report:
Below is latest status of our project in Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat
World Medical Relief makes a Major Break, through JAINA, resulting in a million dollars worth of American equipment to aid sick and poor patients in INDIA.
USA based, World Medical Relief from Detroit, MI has donated electrical equipment to JAINA to facilitate aid for the sick and poor in central India. JAINA is shipping the equipment and supplies to Ujjain Charitable Trust Hospital and Research Center, Ujjain, MP (India) for a 500 beds new hospital now under construction. In addition, to serve the needs of patients, the hospital will educate 150 students every year.
"This equipment from World Medical Relief will help equip 20 departments such as: Pathology, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Chest Disease, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Ear/Nose & Throat, OB/GYN, and Kidney just to name a few." Said Dr. Rashmi Gardi from Chicago, Chairman of Governing Council. This state of art equipment will help to better treat the needs of our patients.
Dr. Gardi also noted that the donated equipment would save the hospital significant capital expenditures in the amount of more than 5 crores of Rupees. That is equivalent to one million dollars. We will use this savings most judiciously to help those in need."
"This is a history I was waiting for. World Medical Relief since it was founded in 1953, hasn't made any shipment to India." Said George Samson, Director of International Program." We've just opened up the bridge to India through JAINA.
"In last 10 years we have shipped a Mammogram machine, a Radiology machine, an Emulsification machine; But since Ramesh Shah has taken over this project in last 2 years, he has accelerated the shipments in huge quantity by container loads." Said Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Founder of JAINA World community Services program. “This is our 6th container this year. We have supplied to 10 hospitals in India. And there is a huge potential of this program."
World Medical Relief, Detroit, MI is a non-profit, non-political humanitarian organization founded by a Detroit housewife named Irene Auberlin in 1953. Its primary purpose is to provide medicine, medical supplies and equipment locally and internationally. They average 70-100 humanitarian shipments a year. For more information & volunteer opportunities at World Medical Relief call: 313-866-5333
JAINA's World Community Services serves the poor, disadvantaged and disaster victims worldwide, with special emphasis in India. For more information and volunteer opportunities at JAINA, call: Dr. Dhiraj Shah at 716-773-1314
Construction Excavation for foundation 200 Units P.C.C. laying in foundation
& Anti Termite Treatment 140 Units Foundation Construction 120 Units Foundation Coping
100 Units Const up to sill level(3' height) 50 Units
Civil work of 2 sample houses completed. Next we will undertake flooring, electrification plumbing etc.
Boring of our new tube well completed and fetching of water started for construction work.
We are pleased to inform that we have since received permission from the Government of India for receiving Second part of donation (Rs. 1,30,00,000/-) from JAINA. I am sending fol- lowing by post
1 Drawings for school & Dispensary. 2 Latest photographs of construction. 3 Copy of letter received from Government of India.
(R. C. Shah) Secretary, Vardhman Nagar Owners' Association
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REGIONAL NEWS....
CANADA
Acharva Sushil Kumarji's Birthday cel- the construction of Phase 1 of the expanDr. Mahendra Mehta, Regional Editor
ebrations were held at the Jain Centre on sion plan. June 9th, 2002.
Information about activities and proThe IMJMC Youth Camp at the grams are posted on JCSC's website at
Loretto Centre in Niagra Falls took place TORONTO: ON
www.jaincenter.net. For additional informaon the weekend of July 25-28 2002. About tion, please contact Nitinbhai Shah, JCSC The elections for 2002-2004 were held
40 young Jains attended the camp and they President, at 7147506-6699 or in Spring of this year and following Office came from Ontario, Quebec, New Jersey nitin.shah@med.va.gov. bearers were elected.
and Pennsylvania. They had sessions in Arhant Jain (President), Jaswant meditation, recitation of Namokar Mantra, Shah(Vice President), Pratik Shah(General Yoga and of course Cricket and other sports. Secretary), Harish Kothari ( Treasurer), Everyone enjoyed the four day retreat.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA Committee Members - Pritam Mehta,
Jain Center of Northern CaliforMinesh Shah, Rohit Shah, Samir Shah, EDMONTON,AB.
nia (JCNC) celebrated the 2nd anniversary Shailesh Shah, Bhavin Vakharia and Sonal
of Jain Bhavan on Aug 3-4 with "Eighteen Patel(Women Rep.) Lily Jain(Youth Rep.)
-A Jain Pathsala Workshop has been
Abhishek" ceremony for all pratimas, Lata Champsee(Ex. Off) planned to take place in a quiet resort for 2
"Satterbhedi" puja and change of "Shikhar days in September. Regular monthly The new committee reflects a welcome
Dhawaja" ceremony. Shri Narendrabhai
Dhawish Pathsala is taking place on the 1st Sunday Nandu and his party participated in the change of younger members in their 20s
of the month. and 30s taking charge of our equally young
event. A youth workshop led by Sadhviji
- Edmonton Interfaith Centre, The and maturing 28 years old Society. We shall
Shilapiji and Shubhamji from Veeraytan look forward to many new ideas and inno
Hindu Society and Jain Society are orga- was scheduled on July 20-21. The pathshala vations Jain Society will develop in next two
nizing an Interfaith Dialogue on Rituals in program has been expanded to included years. The combined efforts of the Board early new year.
Gujarati and Hindi language classes. Jain of Trustees and the Executive Committee
dignitaries visiting the JCNC include have started the renovations of the Jain
Sunandaben Vohra, Narendrabhai Nandu, Centre. WEST
Dhirubhai Pandit, Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta came to Chandrakant Parekh, Regional Editor
and Shantibhai Kothari. Toronto in June and gave a beautiful well
Information about activities and proattended discourse on Upadyaya
grams are posted on JCNC's website at Yashovijyaji Maharaj's "Aatha Dratini
www.jcnc.org. For additional information, LOS ANGELES, CA Sajjay". His scholarly and erudite explana
please contact Jay Itchhaporia, JCNC Presi
Jain Center of Southern California tions of Yashovijayji's couplets, which con
dent. at 408/263-8739 or e-mail: (CSC) celebrated the 14th anniversary of tained the essence of voluminous writings
Itchhaporia@yahoo.com. of great Acharya Haribhadrasuriji Maharaj,
Jain Bhavan on July 4 with Snatra puja. was not only illuminating but entertain
"Satterbhedi" puja and change of "Shikhar
Dhawaja" ceremony. Shri Narendrabhai ing too.
Nandu and his party participated in the SACRAMENTO, CA The Paryushan Parva celebrations next
event. Paryushan Mahaparva will be cel- Jain Center of Greater Sacramento month will see the participation of Vir
ebrated Sept 3-10 and Das Lakshana will (JCGS) conducts monthly swadhyay. A Sainiks. Muniji Bhanuvijayji Maharaj, origi
be celebrated Sept 11-20. Jain dignitaries retreat under the guidance of Samanijis has nally slated to lead our 2002 celebrations,
visiting JCSC include Dr, Bharill, Shri been planned at Sausalito on Aug 16-18. is ill disposed and can not travel to Toronto
Babubhai Kadiwala, Samanijis Charitra Saminijis will stay with the host families in from India. This was a great disappointment
Pragya and Sharda Pragya, Shri the Sacramento area during the months of to everyone everyone but we are all look
Dalsukhbhai, Sunandaben Vora, Dhirubhai August and September and will direct the ing forward to a wonderful period of
Pandit, Nautambhai Vakil, Gurudev Paryushan activities. A quarterly newsletTapascharyas, Kshamapna, Das Laxana and
Chicrabhanuji, and Sadhviji Shubhamji. ter is published for the members. JCGS of course the Swamivatsiya when we have
JCSC is in the process of finalizing the se- organizes a number of activities, religious an opportunity to meet everyone in the
lection of a General Contractor to begin celebrations, and lectures by visiting dignispirit of goodwill towards one and all.
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REGIONAL NEWS....
taries. For additional information, please tage of the health fair. The fun Fair was part of August. The Paryushan Parva will contact Mohini Jain, JCGS President, at marked by several game and food stalls in- be celebrated in the presence of Sadhviji 530/756-4655 or mohini_jain@msn.com. stalled by the participants.
Shubhamji. The donations of over $55000
The 9th anniversary of the temple was have been received towards temple and SAN DIEGO, CA
organized on 23rd June. Babubhai Kadiwala
23rd June. Babubhai Kadiwala building additions. Regular activities organized by Jain
performed Siddhachakra Poojan on that Society of San Diego (JSSD) include - a
occasion. That was followed by monthly Jainshala for children, adult classes,
Swamivatsalya. Jain youth forum and swadhyay by Girishbhai Shah, a weekly Pathshala students rendered help in serv
(Continued from Page 28 ) pooja every Saturday at Shri Mandir, and ing and collecting the dishes for recycling. feeding the homeless. For additional infor- The annual picnic of the Society was AF121: Exceptionally beautiful & fair, mation, please contact Kokilaben Doshi at organized on July 14. About 250 people very loving and family oriented daughter 858/679-7645 or kdoshi@sandiego.edu. took advantage of outdoor games and good
with Indian values, 5'6", 29, 110 lb, JD. food etc.
Gujarati Jain family invites photo with
Religious SEATTLE, WA
discourses
biodata. Email: reply234@yahoo.com
of Dr
Hukumchand Bharill were held from July Jain Society of Seattle (JSS) has been 15 to July 21 and those of Dhirajlal Pundit
AF129: Gujarati parents invite proposals formally organized and registered with IRS from August 10 to August 13. They also
for beautiful, charming, highly and the State of Washington as a non-profit talked to the adult class on July 21 and
accomplished, vegetarian, never organization. Board of Directors includes August 11 respectively.
married, US raised daughter, born April Devkumar Gandhi as President; Sudhir
69, 5'3", MD. In a group practice with Shah as Secretary/Treasurer, and Satendra
The youth camp was organized at
leading hospital of USA, from well Jain, Narendra Jain, and Simmone Misra Whitewater in the University of Wisconsin
educated, professional boys. Call: 410/ as Committee Members. Mailing address from July 26 to 28.57youths and 17 adults
882-9697. is Jain Society of Seattle, 14915 NE 75 CT,
enthusiastically took part in it. Redmond, WA 98052. Feasibility of estab
Guru Poornima was celebrated on July AF251: Alliance invited by Jain parents lishing a Jain temple within the Hindu
28 when devotion songs etc. were recited for beautiful, slim, attractive, successful, temple in Bothell is under consideration. in adoration of Shrimad Rajchandra.
virtuous, US born daughter, March 76, For additional information about JSS The drive for collecting usable clothes 5'6", BS (Chem.Eng), pursuing MS, very and programs in Seattle area, please con- was successful. About 400 packages were well employed with multinational co., tact Devkumar Gandhi, JSS President, at
made ready for sending to the JAINA com- from cultured, well educated, 425/235-4848 or visit the website at http:/
munity committee for onward transmission professional boys. call:810/750-0999. /groups.yahoo.com/group/
to India. Niranjan Shah, Dilip Shah, Uday deelipkumar@aol.com jainsocietyseattlel.
Mehta, Falguni Gosalia, Miten Sheth, Champakbhai Shah, Prakash and Sangita AF370: Gujarati parents invite
Paharia and their son Madhu were helpful correspondence for pretty, talented, MIDWEST
in packing the material for transportation. Manubhai Doshi, Regional Editor
professional, US born daughter, Oct 74,
5'5", 115 lb, BS (biology/business), from SOUTHEAST
open minded, east-west blend, Surendra Shah, Regional Editor
vegetarian boys. Call: 201/222-0948. CHICAGO, IL The religious classes are held on the
AF371: Gujarati parents invite responses ATLANTA, GA third Sunday of every month. The atten
from well educated professionals for their
The summer has been busy for the so- dance is maintained at a very high level.
charming, talented, athletic, US citizen ciety. Several scholars visited Atlanta. Gujarati classes and meditation classes are
daughter, born Oct 71, 5'1", BS (Indl held every 2nd Sunday.
Sunandaben Vohra was here in July and Ena). well emploved with reputed co..
gave discourses in scriptures. Nautambhai Health and fun fair were organized on
Call: 770/638-9223. June 9. More than 150 people took advan
Vakil is will be at the society during the later
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PEOPLE IN NEWS:
HIRA RATAN MANEK (HRM)
Shri Hira Ratan Manek is presently in Orlando, Florida. He is currently fasting as per Jain tradition and September Ist was his 50th fast. He plans to do 130 days of fast and parna is scheduled to be on
November 17th, 2002. This will longest tapasya outside of India.
The Tibetan (Alice Bailey's teacher) predicted that in the near future, we shall become the next race of men/women. At that time we shall operate upon mental energy, magnetic energy, sun energy. Scalpels and chemical agents will no longer be necessary. There is some evidence that this shift is beginning, and I have met an individual, whom I believe is a realized being, hinting at the fact that this movement forward may be happening NOW. I have had the privilege of meeting, and spending personal time with HRM (Sri Hira Ratan Manek Ji). HRM has come to the United States in order to offer himself for study at various institutions. More than that, he offers his body as an experimental station for the betterment of humanity. He is well-known in his native country, India, for having fasted on water alone, for 411 days! He has done this by training himself, to look into the sunlight at dawn (carefully, and very little by very little) and to walk on the hot earth, in this way absorbing energy from both earth and sun. He believes this is an ability that can be cultivated in all people. He believes and hopes that this will lead to a higher and greater civilization, and most certainly a purer body. I had the opportunity to spend personal time with him because of the gencrosity of his host, Dr. Anil Patel. Dr. Patel is well known in the field of herbal research and Ayurvedic Medicine. He is on the steering committee of the University of Pennsylvania (amongst other credits) for the incorporation of Ayurvedic Medicine into the roster of Integrative Medicine.
Sri HRM's story is as follows. He had studied the ancient literature and had learned of advanced humans (throughout the ages) who had the ability to fast for extremely long periods of time, and who had taken their Energy from the sun. This was the highly regarded literature of the Vedas and Upanishads. He was, by training, a mechanical engineer. In 1962, he stumbled upon Sri Aurobindo's ashram in Pondicherry. There he met The Mother (Aurobindo's partner, who carried on Aurobindo's work after his death). The Mother looked at HRM and said, "You must bring
ins
down the sun's energy to the earth, in order to help the Supermind to descend upon humanity." He did nothing with that for quite a while. Much later he met a Rishi. A Rishi is a human (or someone beyond human) so advanced that he has extraordinary powers and knowledge. Many people were visiting him (for he made himself accessible). He looked over the crowd, and his gaze rested directly on HRM. He told him that he must bring the sun's energy down to earth. This stirred HRM, his imagination and his excitement and his commitment. But he was puzzled about what to do next. He walked in the sun for long periods of time. He left his profession and dedicated himself entirely to his spiritual commitment. As he kept walking in the sun, he felt progressively energized. He also felt less and less need to eat food. There was no compulsion to do a fast; no will power was necessary, - just lessened desire for food, but an increase in energy. One day, he came to the conclusion that he must bring the sun's energy directly into his brain - and the best way to do that would be through the eyes. This was something that was not unknown, and I have heard of Mikhael Aivanov, a famed Hungarian teacher who advocated to his students, that they must look into the sun. Certainly whole civilizations have given themselves to the worship of the sun. Rudolph Steiner (recent Western Spiritual Scientist and originator of Anthroposophy) taught that the Christ Being inhabited the Sun and spread His energy, thus, from the sun to us. Aurobindo taught that the sun was the seat of the Supermind energy, as quoted by Georges Van Vrekehm in Overman pg. 97 Rupa & Co. (2001); New Delhi: "It (the Mind, always vaguely remembers the fundamental Unity at its base; therefore it cannot but persistently try to recover that Unity, which is the clouded Sun behind all human strivings. It is that Sun, that Unity, the Supermind which upholds all existing things, even when they apparently seem to be separated or selfexistent."
HRM decided to experiment cautiously. He also submitted himself to medical study as he began to look at the sun for seconds at a time, during the early dawn when the sun was weakest. He increased his ability little by little, until he was able to gaze for a full thirty minutes. At the same time he made it a point to walk the earth barefooted, the hot Earth. His explanation is that not only was he able to absorb energy, the sun's energy, through the eyes (to have it energize the brain and the commanding endocrine glands such as the pineal and the pituitary) but also that he was able to draw force up from the earth - and especially through the fect; the feet, where every organ of the body is represented in reflexology. He found that there is a North-South flow; the earth being the North, the sun being the South, - and flowing through the central, governing vessel of the body. He made certain that he was followed by and advised by physicians, who constantly stud
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ied him. When asked if he would be willing to give a year of his life to Science, he said, “Yes." Accordingly, he left his family (with their full consent) and was asked to fast for 365 days. However, because of certain indications in the Hindu literature, he felt that 411 days was a more auspicious time. And so the date was set. In the beginning he lost perhaps 90 pounds, but no muscle tissue. He found himself to be progressively healthier, calmer, happier. Former disorders such as anxiety, fear, worry and self-occupation left him. Physical ailments were no longer present. He lived on water and sunlight alone. Now he has come to this country by invitation, and is being studied by Dr. Patel, by Jefferson University, and by other institutions in our Country. I was struck during the time I spent with him, by the fact that his body looked so whole: slender, but graceful, firm, with smooth and elegant movements. He had a calmness about him that was also accompanied by a quiet self-assuredness. His dedication to bringing this to our civilization is real. He feels that anyone can accomplish what he has. In fact he has perhaps 4000 or more followers throughout the world, who have incorporated this new way of life, and this new source of energy. It is his offering of himself to the service of humanity that is the mark of a realized being. It is his absolute faith in the process, in the bringing down of the Supramental (as Aurobindo described it) through the sun. It is his desire to give a gift to humanity in that disease, disorder and hunger can be wiped out. And this seems to have achieved a solid start in other countries. Dr. Patel, amongst others, will study this gentleman, and I will participate, to understand the changes in psychology and spiritual reach, which accompany this type of evolutionary adventure. The very fact of being amongst such realized humans, is in itself a gift. We are on our way to becoming the next race of men and women.
Maurie D. Pressman, M.D. 200 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 Tel: 215-922-0204 Email: mauriedavid@earthlink.net www.mauriepressman.com
JAINA Congratulates Parveen Jain* on being conferred the Jain Ratna Award in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The award was conferred with the recommendation of Manojbhai Haran and the approval and blessings of Acharya Padma Sagar Ji Maharaj, Acharya Praghumanvimalsuri Ji Maharaj, and Acharya Navratna Sagar Ji Maharaj. The award was conferred on behalf of Shri Jain Ratna Award Committee of Ladhi, Gujarat. The Award ceremony took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on July 17, 2002 and was organized by Arihant Charitable Trust in conjunction with the inauguration of Arihant Hospital in Indore. The ceremonies graced by Acharya Ji, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, the Mayor and other dignitaries of Indore. Over 4,000 people attended the ceremony. In addition, Parveen Jain was also honored as the Chief Guest of the Arihant Hospital Opening Ceremonies by Arihant Charitable Trust, and was asked to help inaugurate the hospital.
(*Dr. Parveen Jain is a former President of Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC), former Chairperson of BOD of JCNC and under whose leadership and with the help from hundreds of volunteers the dream of Jain Bhawan was realized in 2000. He is currently providing his voluntary services to JCNC in various capacities including as a member of BOD of JCNC.)
JAINA YATRA 2003 -SAMETSIKHAR
The Pilgrimage Committee of JAINA is planning a pilgrimage of Sametsikhar and other nearby Trthdhams. The sixteen day Samet Sikhar Yatra will also take us to the temples of Delhi, Hastinapur, Shoryapuri (Agra), Ayodhya, Ratnapuri, Varanasi, Rujubalika, Lachhwad, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kundalpur, and Pawapuri. Alltogether, we will be paying homage to 87 Kalayanakbhoomis. Additionally, we will be visiting Vererayatan (Acharya Shree Chandanaji) in Rajgir and Manglayatan -a new Teerthdham inspired by Shri Kanjiswami in Aligadh. In Lachhwad, Birthplace of Shri Mahaveerswami - today there are no Jain families living there. Shree Jinchandraji (Triputi Bandhau) with his entourage is planning to join our yatra if their schedule permits. We are planning to charter a special air-conditioned train for this pilgrimage if sufficient number of Yatris signup. We will be traveling by train or by bus. The Yatra will begin from Delhi and end in Patana. Yatris will be able to fly to Delhi or Bombay at the end of yatra. Yatris will have to make their own arrangmentd for their travel to and from India. If you would like to join the yatra or obtain more information, please write soon to: Dilip V. Shah, Chairman: JAINA Pilgrimage Committee, 1902 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email dilipvshah@aol.com. No phone calls please
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DARSHANÄCHÄR, THE CODE OF RIGHT PERCEPTION
Doubtlessness, absence of expectation, unflinching faith, not being unduly influenced, adoration and encouragement, stabilization, affection and creating favorable impression are the eight aspects of Darshanächär.
The term Darshan has different connotation. For a common man, Darshan would mean a scene, a devotional glance, bowing to some deity etc. For others, it would mean an ideology. Here, the term is not used in any of those senses. For our present purpose, Darshan denotes perception, faith, conviction and realization. These four aspects convey an increasing level of Darshan. When a person knows something, he may tend to believe it. That is termed as perception. Then he has to gain the faith. For instance, we come to know from books or teachers that soul is everlasting and we try to believe it as such. But so long as we are not convinced of that nature, our perception of soul remains vague. For gaining conviction, we have first to keep faith in the concept. The faith would easily arise, if what has been learnt has come from the reliable sources. Contemplating and pondering over the same with faith would bring the conviction and thereafter comes the realization. Such realization is true Samyagdarshan or the right perception.
The code, that lays down the method of gaining the right perception, is called Darshanächär. Jainism lays down the following eight aspects thereof, 1) staying above all doubts, 2) absence of expectations, 3) unflinching faith, 4) not to be influenced or swayed by glamorous shows etc., 5) adoration and encouragement, 6) stabilizing the faith of others, 7) affection for the co-religionists and 8) raising esteem of the true faith. Of these eight, the first one, which denotes the conviction, is of utmost importance. The remaining seven, which are helpful in heightening the intensity of conviction, can rather be considered augmentary. Let us now examine the eight aspects one after another.
1) The first is called Nissankiya or Nihishankitva. Some people interpret it as not raising any doubt about the scriptural precepts. The term really means conviction beyond any doubt. When a person comes to know about soul or something else. he might feel some doubt about it. This aspect therefore lays down that one should know it thoroughly so that no doubt lingers about it. For that purpose, Jainism lays down the following five stages.
The first stage is known as Vächanä, The learning from the books or from the teachers is termed as Vächanä, The second stage is known as Pruchchhanä. It means asking the questions and supplementary questions pertaining to what has been learnt so as to know
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Panchächär Sutra
the truth from different angles. The third stage is known as Parävartanä. It means learning repeatedly so as to gain the lasting impact. The fourth stage is known as Anuprekshä. It means reflecting, contemplating and pondering over what has been learnt so as to make out its underlying meaning. The fifth stage is known as Dharmakathä. It means relating in writing or by orally narrating what has been learnt. When a person goes through these five stages, he can gain thorough knowledge. He does not then harbor any doubt about it.
2) The second aspect is Nikkankhiya or Nihikänkshitva. It means not to expect any material gain. Most of the people may try to gain knowledge that would be helpful in getting worldly benefit. The study of different subjects undertaken in schools and colleges at present falls in the category of expectation. That is undertaken with a view to gain proficiency, which would make the student better marketable. That may be all right for gaining the worldly success. We are, however, concerned here with the spiritual aspect. It therefore needs to be remembered that as long as one retains any worldly expectation, his knowledge and perception are bound to remain shallow. That shallowness would not help in gaining the inner insight, that is required for the right perception.
3) The third aspect is Nivitigichchhä or Nirvichikitsä. It means the unflinching faith and the absence of wavering mind. The true conviction does denote the absence of wavering. This aspect is, however, separately stipulated, because even after gaining conviction, a person may come across some new knowledge or information that may be at variance with what he has learnt. That may tend to waver his mind. He may then not feel sure whether what he has learnt is right or wrong. This aspect therefore stipulates having firm faith in what one has learnt.
The term also has one additional significance. Jain monks may be unclad and if they are clad, their clothing may not be neat or clean. As such, one may have a sense of disgust or disaffection by looking at such clad or unclad monks. The spiritual aspirant has, however, to realize that outward cleanliness is not the criterion for internal purity. Since the monks are expected to have gained internal purity, there is no reason for being disaffected by their out

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Darshanachar.... (cont)
induced to realize the importance of truth. Pratishtha Mahotsav, induced to reali processions, conventions, cultural programs, exhibitions and other displays, giving awards, distribution of publications and other gifts to the people, participation in the religious functions are the different modes of Prabhävanä. The purpose is to make favorable
These eight aspects are vital to attainment of the right perception or Samyakuva on which Jainism lays all possible emphasis. The reason is that it is impossible to have the proper insight without gaining the right perception. The knowledge obtained without gaining the right perception is therefore termed as Ajnän. It should be noted that the term Äjnàn' is not the same as ignorance. It means wrong or misdirected knowledge. Jainism lays down three types of Ajnän. The knowledge obtained by intellect without gaining the right perception is termed as Mati-ajnän: that obtained from books etc. without the right perception is termed as Shrut-ajnän; and acquisition of Avadhijnän in absence of the right perception is termed as Vibhanginan
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ward appearance. Such absence of disaffection also is a part of
also is a part of Nirvichikitsa.
4) The fourth aspect is Amudhaditthia or Amudhadrishti. It means not to be influenced or swayed by outward shows, displays etc. One may happen to witness a splendid procession of some sect, which is not based on truth. It is possible that he may be impressed by such a show and may think that the Jain performances are rather dull and dry. That would tend to shake his faith. This aspect therefore lays down that his conviction of the true faith should be so strong that he would not be unduly influenced by such outward shows and displays, however glamorous they may be.
5) The fifth aspect is Uvavuha or Upabruhan. It means ador- ing the virtues of others. That covers appreciating even the small qualities so as to encourage the persons concerned. Such a healthy encouragement works as an incentive that helps in raising the faith of such persons. But that should never verge towards undue praise. Otherwise, it would amount to flattery and that has to be avoided under all circumstances.
6) The sixth aspect is Thirikaran or Sthirikaran. It means stabilization. The unflinching faith has been mentioned above while discussing Nirvichikitsa. The difference between Nirvichikitsa and Sthirikaran lies in the fact that the former deals with one's own faith, while the latter deals with stabilizing the faith of others. That can be done by providing the right information or by otherwise extending help in understanding the true essence. Religious classes, training camps, bringing out publications, audiovisual discussion, study circles, discourses, seminars etc. are helpful in this respect. The various types of encouragement mentioned in the fifth aspect also helps in stabilizing the faith and can therefore be considered the parts of this aspect.
7) The seventh aspect is Vachchhal or Vätsalya. Literally it means affection. But it also denotes sharing, caring, loving, helping etc. The person having the right perception would have innate affection for those belonging to the true faith. He would therefore try to help those, who are in distress or are any way afflicted. Such help can take the form of financial, medical or educational aid. That needs to be extended secretly so that the person getting the aid is not embarrassed in availing the same. The help can also be extended in solving their problems or in redress of the grievances etc. Swamivätsalya, health fair and collection of clothes for distribution among the poor and needy are illustrative of such help.
8) The last aspect is Pabhävane or Prabhävanä. It means raising the esteem for the faith. That can be done by undertaking the activities that would make favorable impression. Thereby, the people can be attracted towards the true faith and they can be
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Acharya Haribhdara's 8 Yogdrastis
A Scientific Barometer to Measure the 14 Stages of Spiritual Progress
INTRODUCTION: Acharya Haribhadra who lived in India in the eight century is considered the most authoratative and scholarly Jain Master after Lord Mahavir. Haribhadra was born in a Brahmin family and was considered a great scholar of all Hindu scriptures. He believed no one could defeat him in philosophical debates. He had taken a vow that if he lost in a debate he would become the winner's disciple for life.
One time he heard a Jain monk named Yakiniji reciting a Jain Sutra that Haribhadra could not understand. He asked Yakiniji monk the meaning of this sutra who then referred Haribhadra to talk to her Guru Jindat Suri. After understanding the Sutra, Haribhadra accepted Jain Dixa under this new master. This was a turning point in Haribahdra's life, he eventually become a great scholar and most eminent Acharya. Haribhadra composed 1,444 scriptures in his life and is considered an authority on Jain philosophy and Adhyatma Yoga. Even though many of his texts are not available, we are still very fortunate to find more than one hundred (100) of Haribhadra's epic scriptures today including Lalit Vistra, Shodshak, Dharama Bindu, and four unparallel texts on Jain Yoga.
His biggest contribution is in the area of Spiritual Yoga. Haribhadra integrated Adhyatma Yoga of other masters including Patanjli and Gopendra Muni into a new and revolutionary Yoga system of his own and composed four most authoritative texts on Yoga: (1) Yogdrastisamuchaya, (2) Yogbindu, (3) Yogshatak, and (4) Yogvisintika. Each text is unique and original in nature representing his enormous mastery on the subject.
In his most remarkable epic Yogdrasti Samuchhaya, Haribhadra designed a unique scientific system to correlate the eight yoga Drasti with fourteen Gunasthanks of Accarya Umasvati. The eight yoga Drasti provides a barometer to measure ones spiritual growth and allows one to measure his own progress in spiritual pursuits for liberation of soul from the bondage of Karma.
The eight yogadrastis are: Mitra, Tara, Bala, Dipta, Stihra, Kanta, Prabha, and Para. In this essay I have provided a scientific summary with a correlation of each yogadrasti with the evolvement of new dimensions of spiritual growth to determine ones progress with respect to the fourteen Gunsthanks. Each yogadrasti is described in terms of characteristic self-awareness and qualities of one's spiritual developments representive of each ascending Gunsthankas. First we will review the state of a layman's vision (Ogdrasti) who is totally ignorant of self-awareness followed by his entry and growth into various stages of spiritual growth as measured by each yogadrasti. Table 1 at the
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end of the text provides a summary of eight yogadrasti and their correlation with the fourteen Gunsthanks. PERIOD OF INTENSE DARKENESS (MITHYATVA) ⚫ Soul bound with self-ignorance from beginning
Ignorance is the root cause of life cycles: Birth - Pain - Misery - Illness - Death - Rebirth
• Clouds of darkness very intense - this condition is called Tivra Mithyadrasti
• Person lives in intense fear, passion, greed, ego, anger, lust, de ceit, paranoid, suicidal, completely ignorant of self knowledge ⚫ no interest in spiritual reality
Ogdrasti (layman) immersed in "Maya"
Dr. Pravin L. Shah - Reading, PA
1-ENTERING MITRA DRASTI
Unseen"
Awakening from intense self-ignorance (Mithyatva) Moxen Yujayte Iti Yogah - Haribhadra's divine Mantra opens up the door to heaven and the ultimate reality Develops keen liking for personal spiritual growth and strong passion for understanding cosmic consciousness Soul awakens with inner light sparkling like a lightning bug (Trun Agni Prakash)
Ready to initiate into five Yams or vows: Non-violence (Ahimsa), Truth (Satya), Non-stealing (Achorya), Celi bacy (Brahamcharya), and Non-attachment (Aprigraha) Develops genuine interest in spiritual study and Satsang, Bhakti, and Swadhyaya
Practices four Bhavanas: Maitri, Pramod, Karuna, Equa nimity in every day life
Intense search for a self realized teacher begins
Seeds of first Yogdrasti Mitra are planted here and they unfold into: (A) Jin-Bhakti, (b) Sadguru Bhakti, (C) Vairagya, (D) Regular Swadhyay
2-TARA DRASTI
Here one enters into the first Gunsthanak - Mithyatva GNS; and Mithyatva begins to decrease in intensity
Inner light shines like a match box to see the "Formless
Nityakram vow is taken to do Swadyaay, Bhakti and Dhyan regularly
A new virtue develops called "Jignasa" or keen interest to know Tatvagnan

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Acharya Haribhdara's 8 Yogdrastis(Cont.)
• Nirved or detachment from Sansara develops strongly • One has entered into 4th Gunsthank and is guaranteed
obedience (Agna) of the Master (Sadguru) to attain Moxa in a short time. • Darshan Mohniya becomes weaker but not extinct: this . In this stage one can be a householder or a monk to soul is still in 1st (GNS) Gunstahank (Mithyatva)
attain 4th and the most important Samkit GNS.
• Darshanmohniya is melted away and one is now pre3-BALA DRASTI
paring to conquer Charitramohniya in the next Drastis. Inner light shines more intensely like wood fire.
6-KANTA DRASTI New virtue develops called "Shusrusha" or a strong de sire to listen to Tatvagnan.
• Inner light shines like a brilliant star all the time Self study intensifies
• New virture develops called "Mimansa" due to which
he constantly reflects on Tatva Vichar to always know his self is Mind and sense control develops
everlasting, ocean of happiness, and he is the pure consciousness. A new zeal for spiritual life is attained with incredible
• He is now fully immersed in Prem-Samadhi enthusiasm to understand and digest Tatvagnan
. In this Drasti one can osccialte beween 4-5-6-7 Life takes a U-turn from worldly pleasure & pain pur
Gunsthanks suits to inner peace and true happiness from within.
• New virtue develops called “Dharana" which allows him The Mithyatva Mohniya Karma begins to thin out and
to store Tatvagnan in his memory for ever one prepares for Samyakdarshan but still one is in 1st GNS.
7-PRABHA DRASTI
• The inner light shines constantly as bright as sun light 4-DIPTA DRASTI
. He has absolute clarity about self and experiences the • Inner light shines like a Deepak or a lantern and lasts
Atmagnan on an on going basis longer
. New virtue develops called "Pratipati" which allows him • A new virtue develops called "Shravana" or extreme de
to have effortless Dhyana of pure consciousness sire to listen to Jinvani and immerse in Tatvagnan
. One knows without a doubt that true happiness comes Life fully transforms from a "Bhavabhinandi" into
only from one's spirit and it is like a bottomless ocean "Apunarbhadhank". One becomes fully prepared to at tain self-realization in the next Drasti.
• Here one dissolves all the passions and gets ready to start
the “Xapak-Shreni" or take-off in Shukla Dhyana to attain Keval Mithyatva is ready to melt away fully as soon one enters
gnan in the next Drasti the next Drasti. One is about to ascend from 1" Gunsthank to the fourth-Samkit Gunsthank
. All the Kashyays are shed from the self and one is truly a
Mahamuni. In this Drasti, one has attained Vyavhar Samkit but has
• This is stage for 7h to 12th Gunsthanak and the Yogang not yet experienced the self-realization.
is “Dhyan"
8-PARA DRASTI 5-STHIRA DRASTI - SAMKIT DRASTI - 4TH GNS One attains true self realization and becomes Avirati
. The final stage has arrived in this Drasti with "Samadhi Samkiti in this Drasti
as the Yogang in this Drasti • Light now shines like a Ratna or a diamond that can not
. The new virtue is "Pravruti" which enables one to enter be destroyed any more
into the “ Xapak Shreni" for 48 minutes to destroy all the
karmas and to attain kevalgnan and the omniscient stage . Life transforms completely : He views world events as stages of drama and he becomes the observer.
. This is the home of 13th and 14th Gunsthanak which re• He always knows his spirit is different from body, family, Sul
sults in liberation of soul from all Karmas and one attains Moxa wealth and the worldly possessions.
• Soul attains its original state of - infinite :knowledge, • The new virtue called "Suxma-bodha" develops here perception, energy, and happiness, and never returns to earth for which clearly shows ones inner self is different from every one a new birth. and he lives with inner bliss and happiness.
Je Savrup Samjya Vina, Pamyo Dukha Anant; • He has partial control over his mind and senses due to a Samjavyu Te Pad Namu, Shri Sadguru Bhagavant new virtue called "Pratyahar"
(Atmasiddhishastra-1 by Shrimad Rajchandra)
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AFFILIATE NEWS:
Yogdrashti
Mitra
The Centre was inaugurated at the auspicious hands of Param Pujya Gurudev Chitrabhanuji in the presence of chief guest Dr. N. P. Jain the former Indian Ambassador to the U. N. and a distinguished gathering of citizens, leading members of the medical profession, corporate world, hospital organizers and staff. Gurudev added that a doctor's help in positive thinking and developing physical skills is very important in the recovery of a patient. Prayers and offerings followed the inauguration. The function closed with blessings by Gurudev Chitrabhanuji.
Tara
Bala
Dipta
Sthira
Kanta
Prabha
Para
Yogang
Yama
Niyam
Aasan
Pranayam
Pratyahar
Dharana
Dhyan
Samadhi
REHABILITATION CENTRE IN PUNE
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A State-of-the-Art Hospital and Research Centre had been built in Pune, India, by the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, popularly known as The Nightingale of India, in memory of her beloved late father Master Deenanath Mangeshkar
In February of 2002, a Rehabilitation Centre, which is the first of its kind in India, has been added with the contributions of Devendra and Meeta Peer, MD. Dr. Peer practices Rehabilitation Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. This rehabilitation center has been built in memory of her Father Dr. Pralhad M. Bhanagay, who practiced medicine for sixty-five years. He believed in the values of physical fitness and discipline. This Rehabilitation Center will cater for the patients of strokes, spinal cord injuries, head trauma, joint replacements, muscular-skeletal disorders, and will also provide physical, occupational and speech therapies.
Table 1
CORRELATING HARIBHADRA'S
EIGHT YOGDRASTI WITH 14 GUNSTHANAKS
Light Intensity of Self
Lightning Bug(trun-agni)
Woodfire
Lantern(dip)
Diamond (Ratna)
Star-Like
Sunlight
Moonlight
Matchbox(Gomay-agni)
Development and Indicator of new virtue Adevesh-Awakened interest for spirituality Jignasa-Keen interest for Tatvagnan
Shusrusha-Desire to listen to Tatvagnan
Shravana - Strong passion for listening to Tatva
Suxmabodha- Self realization
Mimansa-on-going Tatvik reflections
Pratipati-effortless bliss state
Pravruti-pure consciousness-Kevalgnan

GUN-STHANAK
1-Mithyatva GNS
1
1
1+
4-5 Samkit GNS
4-7
7-12
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JAINA BOOK STORE.....
It gives us immense pleasure in welcoming you to Jaina Book Store. The following Books are now available by mail.
12. TEERTH DARSHAN: 1
A Three volume Encyclopedia of Jain Places of Pilgrimage (750 pages, 700 detailed color photographs)
$100 13. JAIN TEMPLES: In India and around the World (184 pages Large size)
$60
Title
US$
1. Bhaktamara Stotra (G,H,E) + CD & VCD
$20
14. Jainism and the New Spirituality Vastupal Parikh PhD. $20
2. Tirthankara Bhagawan Mahavira (G,H,E) +CD
3. Tirthankara Bhagawan Mahavira (G,H,E) +VCD
$20 $20 $5
13. 24 JIN TIRTHANKARS- Audio tape in English. A childs Tribute to 24 Jin Tirthankars: Excellent Prayers for all 24 Tirthankars set to the tune of Nursery rhymes.
$5
6. Jain Symbols (Pramoda Chitrabhanu) {E}
13. Shatrunjay - a celestial Song. set of 4 audio casset Gujrati (Chaityvandans, Hymns, prayers, Devotional songs & Bhav Yatra of Shatrunjay) Booklet included
$20
7. Set of Five books by Pandit Dhirajlal D. Metha on
Karma Philosophy Katma Vipaka KarmaStava
BandhaSwamitvanama 5) Shadshiti Paribhashik Shabdakosh (all in G}
3)
$20
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8. Set of Two books by Pandit Dhirajlal D. Metha
1) Navsmarana 2) Aath Dhrasthini Sajhai {all in G}
$10
Please ship requested books to:
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1) The Key of The Center of The Universe 2) Karma - The Mechanism (both in E)
$30
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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, 304 Tall Oak Trail Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7711 Phone: 727-934-6141/3255
hasmukh33@yahoo.com
LAST
Name (please print):
FIRST
MIDDLE Address: STREET
CITY STATE
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. Your visa status in the USA/Canada? _When did you enter the USA/Canada? __ _MONTH/YEAR What languages do you speak?
_ What is your religion? _ 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: -
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Important Considerations: It is important to remember that the MIS is a non-for-profit, voluntary community service. The MIS and JAINA assume no respon-sibility 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.
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MIS REGISTRATION FORM - PAGE 2
MIS INFORMATION: THIS IS HOW IT WORKS
VA
1. Two references who are members of the Jain Community or Our world is shrinking and we are a global village and life is not alother Indian organizations.
ways easy. However, we can carry our philosophy and our value sys
tem that is very worth while, with us. Accept the challenge and make A. Name:
your choice be a worth while one. Address: Phone: -
Placing an Ad and Registration with MIS Member of:
Anyone wishing to place an ad and register with the MIS must follow
these instructions care-fully: ORGANIZATION'S NAME
1. Fill out the attached Registration Form Page 1 and Page 2, The B. Name:
registrant must fill out this form. Do not leave anything blank.
2. Mail the the completed form + a check in the amount of $25 payAddress:
able to Hasmukh M. Shah. Leave the Memo or For column blank. Phone:
3. a recent, full-length photo of yourself with your name printed on Member of
the back.
4.Upon receipt of this information the MIS will draft an ad for you ORGANIZATION'S NAME
and it will appear in the JAIN DIGEST--but only once. Remember, 2. Indicate your personal preference of these criteria for the match. IAIN DIGEST is a quarterly publication. Age: Between the ages of and __or open. Height: Between the height of __ _ and or open.
Placing an Ad Only Weight: Between the weight of _ _and_
or open. If you do not wish to register with the MIS and wish to draft an ad Education: Bachelok Masters Degree Other yourself, you may do so in 30 words of less. Remember that the MIS
reserve the right to edit all such ads. Follow step 2 above, but submit Major:
your own ad with phone number instead of a completed form and Vegetarian: YES NO Work experience: YES NO
photo. Full Name Address, Phone number of the candidate must
be furnished with the ads for MIS records, without which MIS Residence: (state)
will not be able to process the ad for publication, Visa Status:
Responding to an Ad (only if contact info isn't available). Length of time in North America: Language. English: YES NO
If the phone number or address is not given in the ad, then you Other (specify):
must contact the candidate through MIS. Follow these step-by-step instructions. Place your bio-data and a recent photograph of yourself
in a sealed, stamped envelope with your return address in the upper Congratulations!
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. Female: 145, Male: 130 (Married / Engaged)
Place this envelope in another envelope with your return address in JAINA would like to congratulate all couples who have come together the upper left-hand corner and mail it to Hasmukh M. Shah. Upon with the help of the services of the MIS. JAINA wishes to thank them receipt of these responses the MIS will place the ad holders address on for their generous donation. More and more Jains around the world the inner envelope and mail it. Remember, MIS is not responsible for are not only appreciating this much needed service, but are also taking responses that do not conform to these instructions, advantage of it. Simulta-neously, the flow of ads in JAIN DIGEST is gradually increasing.
Please notify the MIS
years.
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.
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.
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MATRIMONIALS - MALE
M489: Alliance invited by Gujarati parents for handsome, fair, highly accomplished, personable, vegetarian, US born son, March 71, 5'9", 153 lb, MS Comp. Eng., (Cornell Uni), very successful Entrepreneur in Computer consultancy business, from pretty, cultured, educated girls. Call: 410/ 771-0251. ketan_mehta@yahoo.com
M939: Jain parents invite proposals for handsome, vegetarian, US raised son, born Oct 72, 5'9", MD, doing residency in Surgery, from pretty, cultured, vegetarian, educated girls. Call: 732/679-7473. Email: bc_jain@yahoo.com
M940: Gujarati parents invite responses for handsome, intelligent, vegetarian son, born Dec 74, 5'6", 140 lb, MS, well employed, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 770/ 287-3205 ext 369 anjanb25@yahoo.com
M941: Alliance invited for handsome, talented, vegetarian, US citizen, Gujarati boy, born July 75, 5'11", 135 lb, MS (Comp Science), well employed, from cultured, educated, vegetarian girls. Call: 732/516-1212. shahjigar@yahoo.com
M942: Gujarati parents invite proposals for handsome, intelligent, athletic, successful, vegetarian son, born Jan 72, 5'1", 145, well employed as Civil Engr, working towards his MBA. Call: 650/964-7648. Email: nshah24@yahoo.com
M943: Gujarati parents invite responses for handsome, brilliant, vegetarian, US citizen son, born Aug 78, 5'7", 130 lb, BS (EE), well employed, from cultured, educated, pretty girls. Call: 630/736-7601. Email: bashah878@yahoo.com
M944: Alliance invited for very handsome, accomplished, vegetarian Gujarati boy, born Aug 78, 5'10", 150 lb, MS (Elect & Com Sc), well employed with a reputed co., from cultured, vegetarian, educated, pretty girls. 734/367-0960. rameshrshah@yahoo.com
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M945: Gujarati parents invite proposals for a very handsome, highly accomplished, vegetarian, US born son, June 73, 5'10", MD, doing residency at Harward, from pretty, cultured, vegetarian, educated, with east-west blend girls. Call: 410/882-9697.
M946: Alliance invited for handsome, successful, vegetarian, Gujarati boy, born Dec 76, 5'10", 135 lb, BBA, MBA, MS (Telecom), from cultured, educated girls. 614/833-6774.writetonishu@hotmail.com
M949: Gujarati parents invite responses for very handsome, talented, accomplished, vegetarian, US born son, Sept 74, 5'9", MS (EE / MIT), well positioned, from pretty, cultured educated girls. Call: 954/3409291.Email: sunitashah@msn.com
AM179: MS EE, making over six-figure income, on a high position, financially successful, very handsome, very fair, 6'1", 31, highly accomplished son. Gujarati Jain parents invite photo & biodata. Email: adresponse101@yahoo.com
AM253: Jain parents invite proposals for handsome, outgoing, accomplished, US born son, March 74, 6'2", BE (IE), MBA, well positioned with multinational co., from pretty, cultured, cultured girls. Call: 810/ 750-0999. Email: deelipkumar@aol.com
AM358: Gujarati parents invite proposals for handsome, accomplished, vegetarian US born son, April 75, 5'6", 150 lb, MD, 3rd year resident, starting Cardiology Fellowship from 2003 (Brown Uni), interested in music, Indian culture, from pretty, caring, well educated Jain girls. Call: 410/771-0251 sbm_1975@yahoo. ccm
AM369: Alliance invited by Jain parents for good looking, talented, US born son, Aug 76, 6'0", BS (chem. Eng), planning MBA next fall, well employed, financially secured, from educated girls. Call: 304/7761662. manorama2001@hotmail.com

AM363: Gujarati parents invite correspondence for handsome, talented, vegetarian, US born / raised son, May 79, 6'0", 170 lb, BS (MIS), pursuing MBA, well positioned in a large Int'l corp., from US raised, cultured, family oriented, professional, vegetarian girls. Call: 937/8483228. Email: punatar@hotmail.com
FEMALE
F947: Alliance invited for beautiful, charming, accomplished, vegetarian US raised Jain girl, born July 76, 5'6", 125 lb, BS, MBA, well positioned in a reputed co., from well educated professional, boys. Call: 309/692-8158 or 773/348-1597. Email: shelubhandari@yahoo.com
F948: Alliance invited by Sister from cultured, educated boys, for pretty, attractive, talented, vegetarian sister, born Feb 79, 5'6", Bcom, Dip. Comp Sc, working as Webmaster in India and willing to settle in USA. Call: 916/984-9628.
Email: pallavishaha@hotmail.com
F950: Gujarati parents invite proposals for beautiful, charming, successful, vegetarian, US born daughter, March 77, 5'4", 110 lb, 3rd year D.O. student, from cultured, professional preferably MD / DO boys. call: 248/335-1341. saisathya@netzero.net
F951: Jain parents invite alliance for attractive, educated, outgoing, cultured, US raised citizen, daughter, born Jan 76, 5'1", employed Registered Nurse, from well-educated cultured boys. Email: dshah4567@msn.com
F952: Gujarati parents invite proposals with photo / biodata for pretty, charming, slim, vegetarian, cultured, US born daughter, Nov 72, 5'4", MD, doing residency, from cultured, vegetarian, professional/MD boys. call:617/739-1319. sjdoshi72@yahoo.com (Continued on Page 17)

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Young Jains of America Convention 2002 Walking the Path of. Jainism
MEMORIES Take a look back at the 5th biennial YJA Convention held
July 4th - 7th at the Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah, New Jersey where over 800 youth gathered to
Walk the Path of Jainism.
PRAYER
INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES
CARROM
GARBA-RAAS
'GROUP PICTURE With a mix of Indian culture and the Jain religion, participants were able to play CARROM during the afternoon and dance GARBA RAAS at night while still learning during the day through PRAYER and INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES by speakers like Samanijis and Sadhvi Shilapiji. All 800 participants gathered once to take the 'GROUP PICTURE with new friends.
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Convention 2002 | Young Jains of America
MELA NIGHT
SEMI- FORMA
2002
SESSIONS Every YJA Convention attendee participated in 12 SESSIONS during the day time. Towards the evenings they woulld participate in recreational hour where participants could fly a kite outside or watch a game of JAIN ACADEMIC BOWL inside, while board members would be WORKING AWAY to answer questions and make sure each participant had everything they needed. Each night there would be an activity, which began with MELA NIGHT and ended with the SEMI FORMALI
JAIN ACADEMIC BOWL
WORKING AWAY
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Young Jains of America | Habitat for Humanity
Building Homes & Building Friendships
BY SUCHITA SHAH
On July 27, 2002, 16 youth from the Midwest Region gathered in Battle Creek, MI to help the local Habitat for Humanity. After early morning
introductions
and
icebreakers, the group went to the site.
The H4H organization had two major projects in the area. The first was the complete building of one house, which would house a family with 6-8 kids. It was two stories with two full baths and rather large for a Habitat project. The second house was just a repair job of the roof.
DEWALT
Quotes from H4H participants:
"Altogether it was a wonderful experience. We came together for a great cause, to help better a community, and had a great time doing it."
Working hard: Veeral Ajmera works at the Austin
Neha Shah, ng "Habitat for Humanities was a lot of work, but very fun. It was a great way to bring youth together to teach them how to care for their community."
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So, the Michigan and Chicago youth split into two groups. One group headed to the roof of the house and nailed shingles in the roof. The other group did various tasks like hammering in siding, cutting trees, and cleaning up glass around the site. It was hot and humid, but the groups worked on through the day. In the end, not only did the group gain the satisfaction of helping the unfortunate, each person had 15 new friends. Whether it was the unloading of the jungle, or watching moths chase people, the group enjoyed
each other's company and vowed to make this an annual event. We can't wait until next July!
"This project was a great experience for all of us, teaching us the value of working together, as well as helping others. Aside from being an extremely fun weekend, the youth felt they accomplished something great, by helping to give homes to the less fortunate, as well as making new friends."
-Nirali Vora, IL
~Bijal Shah, IL pain, knowing that I have touched someones life.
"Habitat for Humanity is one of the best and probably most life-changing events anyone can ever partake in. You step back and you can physically see the way you have helped someone's lives. I have to admit that I was scared to climb up on that roof, but I kept in mind that I would be helping eight people who would be living in that house, and that gave me the courage to climb up that ladder. I went home aching and tired, but it is a good
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Give a little, and you walk away with so much more its an awesome feeling."
Rinku Kapadia, m?
For more information, please visit www.yja.org

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YOUNG JAIN JAIN PROFESSIONALS
Minds Wide Open
YJP Convention 2002 Jainism in Practice
October 11-14, 2002 Montreal, Canada
YJP is a network of Young Jain Professionals whose mission is to increase awareness and understanding Jain principles and heritage. If you are a Jain person 24-39 years of age, there is an excellent opportunity to mingle with other like-minded young people in a relaxed environment. When you attend the 5th YJP Convention, you get a chance to have intellectual and spiritual stimulation through discussions, lectures, and forums and to form lasting friendships or relationships.
Here are some key reasons to participate
⚫ It is during Columbus Day/ Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend.
It is in the exciting city of Montreal.
It is guaranteed to have interesting, interactive sessions with erudite speakers and informed panelists revolving around the theme "Jainism in Practice".
Formal/Informal Networking Sessions with plenty of opportunities to network both professionally and socially
Three days of fun AND you will have gained Jain ideas you can use in your everyday lives and many friends from all over N. America.
And here is one reason why you need to register now.
Early Bird Registration (all inclusive) before August 31,2002 is US $ 259 After August 31, 2002 it will cost you US $ 299. Go to www.yiponline.org/conferencereg.html to register today.
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Be sure to check out our very interesting sponsorship opportunities. Get free passes to the conference and get a bang for your buck. For more information see www.yiponline.org/sponsorship.html For any questions regarding the convention, send us an email at yiponline@yahoo.com

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II OM SHREE PARSHWANATHAY NAMAH II
COMO
Sport
TER OF NEW
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CW JERSEY
Coming together is a Beginning, Staying together is Progress, Working together is Success
EXO
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP JAIN CENTER PROJECT
233 Runnymede Road, Essex Fells,
New Jersey 07021 E-mail: jaincenternj@yahoo.com
Web: www.come.to/jaincenter
This temple site is located at 111 Cedar Grove Lane in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. This project will facilitate the needs of all the established Jain sects such as Shwetamber, Digamber, Sthanakwasi and Shrimad Rajchandra. Areas will be designated under this project to accommodate everyones needs.
We call upon you for your enthusiastic support and firm determination to help fund this project. This center will then become a landmark of Jain Relegion and Culture in the whole of North America for ages to come.
Bhoomi Pujan & Shilanyas ceremonies are being planned for 2002. Please donate generously.
DONATION SCHEMES
Brick by Brick Program Under this program, everyone can support the building of the Jain Temple by donating a brick. Brick donors will be recognize on brick donation listing. Denominations of brick purchases are as follow:
Platinum Brick $751 Gold Brick $501 Silver Brick $251
Founders Recognition Program Platinum Plaque $11,111 & over. Gold Plaque $5001 & over
Silver Plaque $10018 over
Room Naming - Minimum Donation Assembly Hall $1,000,000 . Dinning Hall $500,000. Four Class Rooms - each $100,000
Shrimad Rajchandra Hall $251,000 . Library $151,000. Audio Visual Room $101,000 Digamber Hall $151,000 . Kitchen $101,000 . Caretaker's House $101,000. Sthanakvasi Hall $51,000
All we need now is an awakening for ourselves and for
the sake of future generations to come. It is a task, which cannot be fulfilled by a few individuals or groups.
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for this project. My check is enclosed herewith. All Donations are tax deductible. Please make check payable to Jain Center of New Jersey - Building fund and mail to Jain Center of New Jersey Clo Virendra Shah, 25 Gary Court, Dayton, NJ 08810, Phone: 732-329-3236
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