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of human experience.
KARMA THE MECHANISM - By Hermann Kuhn : Reprinted in India by Shri Jain Sanskriti Sanrakshak Sangh English, 198 x 138 mm 240 pages Paperback Rs. 150. Hermann Kuhn studied Indian philosophies, mysticism and Yoga for 25 years in India from Mahesh Yogi and Acharya Aryanandi Ji. His study of the Tattavarthasutra, an Indian text describing "uncharted dimensions of our consciousness" led him to a spiritual journey that resulted in spiritual experiences. Kuhn's translation of the Tattvarthasutra is fresh, thought-provoking and uniquely endowed with insights available to the mendicant. This book has an incisively brilliant English rendition of the third part of the Tattvarthasutra (chapters 6, 8 and part of chapter 9). It alerts us to deep rooted mechanisms that govern all our actions and tells us how to control them. The work contains all sutras of the Tattvarthasutra that explain the karmic mechanisms relevant to our present times. Special efforts have been made to present the practical aspects of the Tattvarthasutra - the mechanisms of action and the development of hidden abilities - in an easily applicable way. A modern commentary accompanies the ancient Sanskrit text.
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Jain June Month Festivals Courtsey Dr. Rajendera Muni, Delhi
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Date 03.06.2009 04.06.2009 09.06.2009 14.06.2009 16.06.2009 18.06.2009 27.06.2009 27.06.2009 28.06.2009 29.06.2009
Festivals Nirjala Ekadashi Sri Suparsavnath Janm, Tap Kalyanak Sri Adinath Garbh Kalyanak Sri Vasupujya Garbh Kalyanak Sri Vimal Nath Moksh Kalyanak Sri Neminath Janm, Tap Kalyanak Sri Mahavir Garbh Kalyanak Diksha Diwas, Acharya Shri Aatmaramji M. S.(S.S.) Sri Neminath Garbh Kalyanak Starting of Ashtanhika Parv
MISCELLANEOUS RELIC WITH TRACES OF JAINISM DISCOVERED IN SOUTH INDIA MYSORE: Archaeologists involved with excavations at historic Talakad village have found an inscribed stela which authenticates the existence of Jainism in the region. According to a press release issued by the archaeology department here, this inscribed stela with a Jain image dated to 978-79 AD was unearthed from already excavated Basadi site at Talkad. The inscription reads that sage Balachandramuni known for his unblemished character and quality attained heaven in 978 AD, the release says, adding that this "nishidige" was created by Kundana Somidevi. Archaeology director Gopal said this relic and inscription throws open a flood of information on several facets of Jain culture. Balachandramuni was the discpline of Maladharideva of Kondakundanvaya, Desigana and Pustakamnaya, and a great scholar. The team of archaeologists included M. S. Krishnamurthy, R. Gopal and T. S. Gangadhara, ephigraphist H. M. Nagaraj Rao deciphered the inscription.
MAHAVIR HOSPITAL IN PATNA ADDS YET ANOTHER FEATHER IN ITS CAP - Bihar State Religious Board chairperson Acharya Kishore Kunal, in Patna inaugurated the functioning of the Intensive Care Unit and the Heart Disease Medical Unit at the Mahavir Arogya Sansthan saying the new facilities would prove to be a boon for the people with moderate to poor financial means. Prominent Heart specialist Dr. A. K. Thakur, while thanking Kunal for his dedication in the area of public health, said no religion in the world was bigger than the religion of serving the poor and the impoverished.
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