Ahimsa Times 2009 06 SrNo 108

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Bhumika was renamed as Sadhwi Subhag shri ji.
(4) Km. Prem Lata Golechha - Daughter of Shri Mool Chand Ji Golechha, Km. prem Lata accepted Bhagwati diksha on the auspicious day, akshay Tritiya in the holy presence of Shri Dharmesh Muni Ji maharaj and other saints and sadhwi at Balotara, Rajasthan in Shwetambar Sthanakwasi Sadhumargi Jain sangh group.
(5) Km. Sapna Gylechha - Daughter of Shri Gautam Chand Gulechha accepted Jain Bhagwati Diksha with the blessings of Gyangachhadhipati 1008 Shri Prakash Chand Ji maharaj and in the holy presence of Shri Kanak Muni ji maharaj and other saints and sadhwi in the Shwetambar Sthanakwasi sect on the 25th June, 2009 at Jodhpur.
NEW PUBLICATIONS & BOOK REVIEW The Jaina Doctrine of Karma and the Science of Genetics - By Prof. Dr. Sohan Raj Tater. Pro Vice Chancellor, Singhania University Price: Rs. 11997- Yr. of publication: 009. In this book the author has tried to bring Spirituality nearer to science with deep research of the Jain Doctrine of Karma and the Science of Genetics (Latest life science). With the deep research I reached at the conclusion as under:-- We have two kinds of determinants of body processes and behaviour of organisms-the karma and the genes-the two seemingly diverse systems performing similar functions. This book makes a comparative study of the doctrine of Karma and the science of genetics. Explaining the concept of Karma as known to various Indian philosophies, including Jainism, it deals with the concept of life in Jaina philosophy, and goes on to describe the classification, bondage, fruition and annihilation of Karma. Further discussing the developments in genetic science, along with its important aspects, it presents a comparative study of Karma and genes and brings out the fact that Karmas are the cause and genes are their effect.
Walk With Me: The Story of Mahavir - A Remarkable Revolutionary - Authors: Acharaya Chandanaji and Professor Vastupal Parikh, Publisher : Peace Publications, Toronto, Ont., Canada; Rochester Hills, MI, USA. Published in 2009 , E-Mail: mail@peacepublications.com, Price : US$ 20.00; In India - Rs. 350.00 - Bhagwan Mahavir was a remarkable revolutionary. Remarkable because he preached a spiritual philosophy that was steeped in thousands of years of tradition, yet through his actions he revolutionized hundreds of generations that followed. In fact, his message is timelier now than ever before. Walk With Me is the story of an enlightened man who challenged an oppressive caste system, uplifted the status of women in society, and saved millions of animals from cruel, sacrificial slaughter. His was the first peace movement, the first environmental movement, the first movement for social justice, and the first movement to recognize the dignity and equality of every living being. His is a story of transformation, one that continues to inspire all who hear it. No one could tell Mahavir's story better than Indrabhuti Gautam, a learned Brahmin pundit who became his first disciple. Gautam was honored as a 'Ganadhar' or Group Leader, by Mahavir. He walked in Mahavir's footsteps for 30 long years. Walk With Me is a first hand account of the remarkable relationship that evolved between Mahavir and Gautam, and offers us the opportunity to see Mahavir through Gautam's eyes. This book is co-authored by Acharyashri Chandanaji and Professor Vastupal Parikh. Chandanaji is the founder of Veerayatan - a socio-spiritual Jain organization that has been serving the poor in Bihar and Gujarat for last 38 years. She is an 'Agam' scholar and an authority on Mahavir. She gave a series of lectures on Bhagwan Mahavir.
Dr. Vastupal Parikh, the author of very popular book - Jainism and the New Spirituality - has rendered Chandanaji's lectures in an easy to read and understand story format. Walk With Me is beautifully printed on art paper with several stunning colored pictures showing Bhagwan Mahavir's life. Worried about terrorism, wars, violence, environmental degradation, discrimination, and poverty? Listen to Gautam carefully and you will be inspired to be an activist, Reviewed by: Dr. Sulekh Jain, Houston, Texas.
Jainism & the New Spirituality - 2nd Edition - Hard Cover (Library Edition), Dr. Vastupal Parikh, Price: US$ 35.00 This 2nd edition of Professor Parikh's popular book is now revised and expanded to add some new topics requested by our readers. This 216 page edition, illustrated with color photographs, is divided into five sections. First three sections provide an easily understandable overview of the Jain Principles and Practices for those trying to understand this ancient faith. This simple review also serves as background information for those who
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