Development And Impact Of Jainism In India And Abroad

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Arham Spiritual Center

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Development & Impact of Jainism in India & Abroad
illustrious powerful religious leader from Saurastra. Discourses of this beloved person of Saurastra were of very high standards. His way of delivering lectures was so nice and simple that it attracted people from all communities. By hearing his sweet and sober voice, the minds of people would start dancing, as peacock dances on hearing sound of monsoons.
According to the information available, once in some village the work of collection of funds going on with the inspirations from Pranguru, a greedy Jain person also offered Rs.5,000/ =. All were taken by surprise and were happy. Thus this is an example of radical change int he life of a person by the virtue of impressive discourses by Pranguru maharaj. He was an ideal example for his sadhus and mahasatijis for a clean character. As such Pranguru swami was respected not only by people from Saurastra, but was very honored by the entire Jain community.
Tap Samrat Ratilalji M.S., Jagjivanji M.S., Param Darshnik Jayantilaji M.S. (Peterbar), P. Girishmuni, P. Jagdishmuniji, P. Hasmukhmuniji, P. Gajendramuniji are disciple member of Pranparivar. Yugdivakar Rashtra Sant Pujya Shri Namramuniji M.S. has inspired to establish 'Lookn-Learn' Jain Education Board Arham Yuva Group and Jain Aagam Mission" etc.
Saurastra Kesri Pranguru Jain Philosophical & Littere Researcy Centre Establish at Ghatkopar, Mumbai which conducts many activities related to Research wok on Janism & Organised Jain Seminar in memory of Pranguru.
Pujya Kanji Swami Pujya Kanji Swami was born in a village Umarala of Bhavnagar district in the year 1890 A.D. Right from the very childhood he was sober, innocent, leader, honest, free from desire etc. After coming in contact with Hirachandji maharaj of Botad Sect, he decided to become ascetic ( muni ). He became muni in the year 1914 A.D. After becoming muni, he studied the Jain scriptures in deep details. There after as gave new look to the Digamber sect. Upto the ripe age of 91 years he remained as Acarya of his sect and left his body in the year 1980 A.D. Diamond Jubilee of his birth anniversary ( 75 years ) was celebrated in Mumbai. His main center is at Songadh (near Sihor Saurastra). He has written many commentaries on the work of Kundakundacarya & Shrimad Rajchandra.
KALI KAL SARVAGYA ACARYA SRI HEMCHANDRAACARYA :
In the fields of meditation, literature, and emancipation ( Sadhana ), the name of Acarya Hemchandra is the most prominent and outstanding. He was a great social reformer, and religious master. He has contributed a lot in the field of literature, yoga, grammar, etc. He has opened new dimensions in all the sections of literature. He had profound command over Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. His work "Kavyanusasan" has put him on the top level in the field of poetics. His book 'Yogasastra' is famous in philosophical litrature. He was born at Dhandhuka in the year 1089 A.D. . His father's name was Chaching / chay and his mother's name was Pahinidevi. He was name Changdev. As per the information available, just before the birth of this child Pahinidevi had a deam. On the analysis of that dream, ,Muni Devchandra predicted that this child will propagate and spread Jain principles everywhere.
Right from the childhood, Changdev has expressed a strong desire to become a saint.
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