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JAINAefforts included organizing activities forchildren. The Young
Jains Auxiliary (YJA), Young Jains Professionals (YJP) were started.
Children fun activities and Pathshala activities (uniform texts, teachers’
conferencesetc)alsogotstarted.
The promotion ofJainism among Jains was easier and natural. The
fellow Indians also had some conceptofJainism. We encouraged them to
visit our functions and lectures. To impart understanding of Jainism to
Americans various interviews were given to Los Angeles Times, media and
magazines.
JAINA's goal istobecomeabeaconoflight&knowledge, andspread
the message ofoneness amongthe Jain community throughout US, Canada,
India and the world. It has achieved the goal beyond the expectations ofthe
foundingfathers.
ThusourJain Center should be proud in helping create JAINA.
Jain Center and JAINAhave grandvision and glorioushistory. Let all
ofus fromevery Center, every Society offerourbestwishes, supportand
participation for JAINA's march towards a bright and wonderful
future.
