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which means defense, art and agriculture. This leads us to believe that Rushabhdev's reign must predate the first evidence of cultivation. For historical perspective refer to articles by Dr. Lata Bothra and Shri Devendra Muni in Granth I. In the early civilizations, people lived near banks of river for water. With the passage of time as civilizations matured, people migrated along the river routes as demonstrated by Harappa and Mohan-Jo-Daro excavations along Sindhu river valley which proves the above hypothesis. This civilization is estimated to be approximately 7000 years old B.C. V. Publication of Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Granth I and Granth 116 To learn more about Ashtapad, a lot of literature was collected from scriptures and compiled in XX volumes. These articles have been reviewed and a 10% selection of them which amount to 1000 pages have been published in 2 parts, Granth I and II. Chapter 1 of Granth I contains original articles from scriptures. Some articles are complete while others are abstracts which are related to Ashtapad. Chapter 2 has analytical articles by various modern authors. Chapter 3 has summary about Rushabhdev. Chapter 4 has story of King Bharat, Gautam Swami, and other stories related with Ashtapad. Chapter 5 has Ashtapad Pooja by Shri Deepvijayji M.S. Chapter 6 is about Jain Center of America. Chapter 7 discusses about Ashtapad. The last chapter includes a selected index with cross reference as per code from Volume I to XX. List of Author's and subjects as well as a list of reference books is also given. VI. Construction of Temple at JCA, NY In 2000, planning to reconstruct the temple began in earnest. Within five years of planning andconstruction, the building was completed in 2005. The architectural design and planning of this divine place stays true to the multiple codes and ethics of the Jain Religion and satisfies the need for place of worship for Jain Community. Various aspects of Jain beliefs are displayed through 600 objects of sculpture, artwork, paintings, posters, pat, panels and narratives throughout the building. This Jain Center aims to absorb the mind, body and soul of every one that comes to its doorsteps. The new four-story complex with cellar represents all of the various traditions of our faith which include Shri Mahavir Swami Temple and Sthanak- Lecture Hall on 2nd Floor, Shri Aadinath Temple and Shrimad Rajchandra Meditation Hall on 3rd Floor, Dadawadi and Ashtapad Maha Tirth on 4th Floor. The JCA complex is becoming an example for all Jains throughout the world as a model for Jain Unity despite Diversity of our Traditions, following the principle of Non Absolutism. VII. Preparation and Installation of Crystal Model of Ashtapad in the Temple at NY Ashtapad Mountain - The Mountain is made of crystal quartz. The rough crystal stones weighing 30 tons were imported. After processing and carving, the final weight of the mountain is 7.5
Publication of Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth, Granth 2 is in your hands. These 2 parts of the Ashtapad Granth are one of a kind. Literature on Ashtapad has never been compiled and there has not been a granth written exclusively on Ashtapad ever before.
See attached DVD 1 7. Refer Granth I, Chapter 6.
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Final conclusion - Looking for the Lost Tirth
