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Vice-Chancellor of the Punjabi University, Patiala inaugurated and Jain Monk Shri Tarak Rishiji, Senior Adviser of the Shraman Sangh was the Guest of Honour at the lecture programme. The Vice Chancellor while inaugurating expressed his great satisfaction on organizing such a lectures relating to spiritual and moral values by the Department of Religious Studies. He quoted Gurbani emphasizing diversity among the people of the world but also underlying unity in human race. He said religion is basically based on compassion, Professor Sudeep Jain, Head of the Department of Prakrit Language, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University, New Delhi nicely conveyed the gist of the Pratikramana-Sutra to the august audience. He threw light on every important aspect of Pratikramana to which every religion subscribes. He further told that it was quite natural to commit mistakes in the life due to lack of self-vigilance but sincere efforts for trying to reform or remove them from daily behavior make a person authentic being called a civilized or a gentle man.
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The name of this well-organized and independent process of the selfrefinement is called "Pratikramana in Jain tradition. This is an efficient prompt psychological method to uplift the conduct, thought and selfconfidence. The most proficient method to achieve the goal is through spiritual repentance. The young monk Shri Shivam Rishiji, inspired by a very senior and dedicated monk Shri Tarak Rishiji and Suyoga Rishiji, delivered an enlightening discourses on the same topic. The prominent members of the Jain community and teachers, researchers and students of the University also participated in the memorial lecture,
Dr. Rajinder Kaur Rohi, Head of the Department of the Religious Studies presented her introductory remarks about the lecture series. Dr. Pradyumna Shah Singh Programme Coordinator threw light on the life of Acharya Atma Ramji who was the first Acharya of the Shramana Sangh. He also read the message sent by fourth Acharya of the Shramana Sangh Dr. Shiv Muniji who is Ph.D. from the Department of Religious Studies. In his message he extended his blessings for the success of the programme and promised to help in the future lectures also.
On this auspicous occasion the book titled Jain Stories translated into Punjabi Language by Purushottam Jain and Ravindra Jain was released by Vice-Chancellor. While delivering vote of thank Dr Pradyumna Shah Singh expressed gratitude on the behalf of the Dept. to Chndanbala Shravika Sangh, Ludhiana and patrons of the lecture series Purushottam Jain, Ravinder Jain, Padam Jain and Telu Ram Jain for their patron ship. From: Ravinder Jain, E-Mail: ravinderjain@india.com
JAINA SCRIPTURES AND PHILOSOPHY The 11th Jaina Studies Workshop is going to be held on 12th & 13th March, 2009 at School of Oriental and African Studies, London. Jaina Scriptures and Philosophy will be the theme of the event. Fourteen scholars from various fields of Jainism from all over the world will deliver their lectures. For more details contact Dr. Peter Flugel, Tel: (+44-20) 78984776, E-Mail: pf8@soac.ac.uk
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OVER 4000 DELEGATES PARTICIPATE IN JITO GLOBAL MEET AT AHMEDABAD - (9th to 11th January) The fourth Jain International Trade organisation global summit started with a conclave on the 9th January, 09 at Ahmedabad in a big way. It is reported that over 4000 people participated in the meet which included a large number of prominent businessmen and industry experts from all over the world. This summit is being held to offer tangible solutions to JITO members to deal with the present economic crisis, which is affecting most of the developed world and now India too. On the first day of summit the JITO apex body members threw open the event with the blessings of Param Poojya Shri Nay Padam Sagar Ji maharaj. They spoke about the mission and vision of the organisation as well as the achievements of the Jains worldwide. Exhorting Jains around the world to come together to fight the present economic crisis,
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