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(Representative of Dalai Lama) & Pt Gautam Kaul (Tug-of-War, Federation of India) will be present.Courtesy: Mr. Naren Bhiku Ram| Jain, E-Mail: naren.bhiku.ram@gmail.com
JAIN SADHVI DISAPPEARS AND STAGES HER OWN DEATH? A 21-year-old Jain sadhvi in Maharashtra's Amravati staged her own death for love. Charred remains and bones were found inside a Jain ashram in Amravati, which seemed to point towards a suicide ritual. But it turned out to be an elaborate scheme staged so that Siddhi Si could elope with her boyfriend Rajnikanth, a lawyer, Since 2004, the sadhvi was in touch with someone in Amravati and she wanted to leave the ashram and marry him but feared she would not be allowed to do so and therefore to escape they planned the fake death. Police say it was Rajnikanth who hit upon the idea of staging a mysterious suicide ritual, so that no one would come looking for her. The girl has now been expelled from the Jain community but some community elders believe the incident underlines the need for introspection. After this we have to look at whether there is a need to put an age limit on the people who want to become sadhvis. People who are very young don't seem to have the maturity. Sadhvi Siddhi Si, earlier known as Riddhishri, was from a village in Rajasthan. She was sent to a Jain ashram in Amravati when she was just 14. years-old by her parents who could not provide for her.
NEW BOOKS ON JAINISM Acharyashri Vidyasagar's biography Acharyashri Vidyasagar Maharaj's biography, titled "Atmanveshi' has been written by his disciple and learned scholar Muni Kshamasagar Maharaj. This slim volume has now been translated into English and is called 'In Quest Of The Self'. It is published by Bhartiya Jnanpitha. It is a very interesting book, written with compassion and devotion, and tells the story of an extraordinary man. Definitely worth a read.
Preksha Dhyan: Theory and Practice - by Acharya Mahaprajna, Preksa Dhyana - Theory and Practice [221] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Origin of Impulsive Forces The prime mover or motivating principle of all urges, impulses and habits is the powerful combination of lesya with adhyavasaya. That is why, to change one's perverted habits, it is essential to sanctify this domain by thorough cleansing. Before understanding the process of cleansing, it is necessary to trace the source of pollution and its modus operandi. Once there is adequate knowledge about this, it will be easier to understand and operate the cleansing process.
Preksa Dhyana - Theory and Practice (2.22] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Mental State, Lesya and Aura. A living organism is neither a pure psyche (soul) nor pure matter. It is a compound of both the conscious substance (soul) and matter (body). Conscious activity is the characteristic of soul. Colour, smell, taste and touch are characteristics of matter. Aura of a living organism is an amalgam of radiation of two energies – radiations of prana energy from conscious substance and those of electromagnetic energy from the material body. One's mental state constitutes the impelling force of radiation of prana-energy. Though mental states are conscious function and aura is material, there is an intimate relationship between the two. In fact, aura is a true image of one's mental states. From this, it is reasonable to conclude that mental states can be inferred from aura and vice versa.
Preksa Dhyana - Theory and Practice (2,23] Philosophical Basis of Contemplation and Autosuggestion - Concentration of thought, contemplation and autosuggestion is not excluded as a technique of meditation from the purview of Preksa Meditation. In fact, it is considered as an important means of realizing the Truth. Thoughts are, no doubt, unproductive when the mind keeps on wandering and does not concentrate on a single theme. But concentrated profound thinking can result in discovering and establishing important philosophical as well as scientific doctrines and principles.
JAINISM AND THE NEW SPIRITUALITY, By Dr. Kumarpal Desai - This 224- page book, illustrated with color photographs, is divided into five sections. First three sections provide an overview of the Jain Principles and Practices. This is an excellent source for anyone trying to understand this ancient faith. This simple review also serves as background information for those who may be active in resolving current global problems such as violence, poverty, war, globalization, terrorism, environmental degradation, and social justice would benefit from this review. Section Four reflects on Jain values in light of the 21st century scientific mindset with topics like - New Spirituality, Nonviolence, Global Peace, Vegetarianism, Science, Activist Movements, etc. Section Five Explores the History of Jainism and Jain Literature. The Chapter on Pre-Mahavir History rests on contemporary archeological research, which contradicts much of the misinformation and confirms some Jain assertions, Post-Mahavir History details the development that resulted in schism, sects and reform movements.
RATNAKARANDA SRAVAKACARA (Sanskrit -Hindi). By Acharya Samantabhadra, Pandit Nathuram Premi Research Series Volume 3, Hindi translation by Dr. Jaykumar Jalaj, 2006 220 x 140 mm 48 pp. ISBN 81-88769-04-5.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELF-REALISATION, PURUSARTHASIDDHYUPAYA OF AMRTACANDRA (Sanskrit-English) Edited with and Introduction by Jagdish Prasad Jain, 2007 225 x 145 mm 94 pp Hardcover Rs. 300.
JAIN AGAMS SERIES BY ACHARYA ATMA RAM JI MAHARAJ (in Prakrit-Sanskrit -Hindi) A brand new series of Jaina Agamas with a scholarly commentary by the legendary Acharya Atmaram ji Maharaj! This is a beautiful series of Jaina Agamas. The original Prakrit text is given along with the Sanskrit Chaya and a very systematic Hindi commentary that is richly annotated. Truly a masterly series of publications, printed very elegantly,
ACARANGA SUTRA Volume 1 (Prakrit-Sanskrit-Hindi) Mula Agama + Sanskrit Chaya + Hindi commentary, By Atmaram ji Maharaj, Edited by Muni Samadarshi, 2005 245 x 190 mm 936 pp. Deluxe Hardcover Edition Rs. 500
ACARANGA SUTRA Volume 2 (Prakrit-Sanskrit-Hindi), Mula Agama +Sanskrit Chaya + Hindi commentary By Atmaram ji Maharaj.
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05/18/2011
