Introduction To Jainism

SR No.: 034405
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: SKPG Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 52
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 1 MB

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SIXMISASA. INTRODUCTION TO JAINISMUSAASAASA
Operating on Sub sects, community (subcaste), Creed, basis, there are thousands of organizations, spread in India and abroad.
In organizations like Jain Yuvak Sangh, Jain Adhyatma Study Circle, Bharat Jain Maha Mandal, Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Samiti - Delhi, there are members enrolled from each sub-sects of Jains. Institutes like Virayatan (Rajgrahi), Shanti Niketan Sadhana Kendra (Tithal), Divine Knowledge Society (Mumbai) and such other organizations are engaged in Noble activities like propagating & preaching Jain philosophy in India & Abroad. "Vyasan Mukti", "Vegeteranianism", etc are performing well. Organization like Virayatana are running Schools & Hospitals also. "Vishwa Vatsalya Prayogik Sangh" inspired by Muni Santbalji, is also engaged in Human welfare activities. Akhil Bhartiya Swetambar Sthanakvasi Jain conference is engaged in such activities in Mumbai.
Some Institutions of Jains, like "CHAUVIHAR HOUSE" BHOJANALAYAS, Serving moderate rates Food of satvik qualities, Housing colonies, clinics sanitoriums (Agogya Dhams) are operating offering varied services as above. Several institutions & organizations provide social services in the form of Matrimonial centers for exchange of informations organising Group Mass wedding, and several other specialized social services.
JITO - Jain International Trade Organisation is engaged in Multipurpose activities. Its "Shramana Arogyam" provide medical services to Shramanas - Shramanies (Monks M&F) Also Carry on activities relating to education, employment, business development (Expansion), and literature.
JIO (JAIN INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION) provides Various Services Including "SHRAVAK AROGYAM"
In 1893, under inspiration from Pujya Atmaramji Maharaj Saheb, Shri Veerchand Raghavji Gandhi went U.S.A. to attend and represent Jainism at WORLD RELIGIOUS CONFERENCE and thereby opened doors for first preaching of Jainism abroad.
In Foreign countries also there are Jain Organisations engaged in social services known as Jinalayas, Swadhyaya kendras, etc., They are Vanik Navneet Associations (London), Federation of Jain
8888ASIASA, INTRODUCTION TO JAINISM SKAISTUS Association in North America (JAINA) Institute of Jainology (U.K.) Jain Association (Antwerp- Belgium), Singapore Jain Religious society, Jain Association of Hongkong and Nepal. To co-ordinate all these Foreign Organizations/Institutions and several other Indian Jain Institutions, recently an world level Institution is formed / established under the title "WORLD JAIN CONFEDERATION".
JINSHASAN - FAMILY All Sadhus - Sadhvies, Shravak - Shravikas, (Chaturvidha Sangha) are disciple children of Lord Mahavira. They are divided in different Sampradayas, Gachha, Firka etc., because of Variation in practices followed by them, in States, Languages and Arrangements. (order)
At present the total population of Jains is nearing approximately over one crore & they reside in whole of India, and everywhere abroad. As being observed, Jain Monks (M&F) avowed with Five great vows (Panch Mahavrat) move, around, whole of India, in vihar. In overseas countries, saman-samanies of Terapanthi sect, Digambar scholars - Pandits, Ritual performers, Shravak and Shravikas are spreading and preaching Jainism, and at certain places Jain temples are also seen built.
The followers of Pujya Devchandraji swami, and Parswachandraji Swami are famous in the form of Khartargachha and Parswagachha respectively. In Moorti poojak sect., of Jains, there were great Acharyas named Punjab Keshari Atmaramji Maharaj Saheb, Pujya Vijay Vallabh Sooriji, Agamodharaka Acharya Anand sagar Sooriswarji, Acharya Rajendra sooriswarji, (Teen Thui) etc.
Poojya Amolakh Rushiji, Acharya Poojya Anand Rushiji, Acharya Poojya Devendra Maharaj Saheb, Acharya Poojya Hastimalji, Acharya Poojya Jawaharlalji, Acharya Poojya Nanalalji, Acharya Pujya Jeetmalji Acharya Poojya Samarthmalji, Poojya Ghasilalji, Poojya Dharmasinhji Swami, Poojya Dungarsinghji, Poojya Ajaramarji, Poojya Tapasvi Manekchandraji, Saurashtra Keshari Pranlalji Maharaj, Pujya Jashaji Maharajsaheb, Pujya Purushottamji, Poojya Ratnachandraji, Poojya Ishwarlalji, Poojya Champakmuniji, Poojya Manekchandji, Poojya Jayamalji Maharaj Saheb and like them many other great saints were
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