Introduction To Jainism

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: SKPG Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre

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1919XXXMA INTRODUCTION TO JAINISM ACASSA of Sthanakvasi sampradaya. Acharya Bhikshu kaluGani, and Acharya Tulsi, Acharya Mahapragna, and many other great saints were of Terapanth Sampradaya.
Acharya Samantbhadra, Acharya Jitsen, Acharya Ravisen, Acharya Devsen, Acharya Vidyanandi, Acharya Shantisagarji were great saints in Digambar traditions.
Thus, many sadhus and sadhviji are moving around in India. However, Some Maharaj & Mahasatijis because of Physical Health reason & or Age related problems are staying in Dharmasthanak and carry out their Dharma sadhana (Spiritual meditation etc.) as permitted (Possible) under their prevailing Physical condition (Health).
RECOGNITION OF JAINS AS MINORITY Recently, the Government of India has acepted MINORITY OF JAINS and accorded a Status as such under the constitution. Trusts of Jains, Protection of Pilgrimage places, and Educational Institutions etc. Would get benefit and they can Rationally (with a sense of Proportion) Utilise the same detailed notifications as given here under:
Under Government of INDIA Notification, Gazzete of INDIA DATED 27.1.2014 JAINS residing in India, placed under religious MINORITY CATEGORY VIDE orders of the central government.
According to Articles 30 & 31, under Fundamental Rights of CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PART 3, the rights that are given to Minorities, are also conferred upon Jain community The main features of the same are as under. - • As per official Recognition of Jain Religion as Indepent entity,
under constitution, Religion, Language & culture of Jain community, will be officially protected. Administration of Jain Religious places, Institutions, Temples, Places of Pilgrimage, Trusts educations Institutions will be free from Nationalisation by Government. As per places of Worship Act 1991 and DEVASTHAN ACT, Temples are Free from the Government Interference. Rent control Act would not apply to wealth of Jain Trusts.
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To enable Jain Religion to protect their Ancient (Archeological) wealth and Religious places, Co-operation of Government will be available (Government would co-operate/ provide co-operation). Permission to teach Ethical, Moral and Religious course in Jain Schools in Educational Institutions run and managed by Jains and 50% of seats can be kept Reserved for Jain students. Families living below/under poverty line would get free Education facilities from Standard 9 to 12. Loans at concessional rate of interest for carrying out business/ profession. Scholarship to Jain students by Central & State Government. Vocational Training stipend will be given to Jains. Subsidised interest on loan taken by Jains for Master degrees, Ph.D to study abroad, etc. Free coaching for appearing in examination conducted to get Government Services/Jobs. No benefits of Reservation in Government Jobs are extended to Minorities. To take any advantage or benefit given to Minorities, it is essential and advisable to add "Jain" word after the name of an individual, institution or Trust.
A BRIEF LIST OF PUJYA GACHHADHIPATIES (HEAD OF SECTS) PRESENT ACHARYAS,
OF ENTIRE / ALL JAIN SECTS SERIAL NO. TOTAL NUMBER, NAME OF GACHHADHIPATI / ACHARYAS AND SAMPRADAYA, GACHHADHIPATI STHANAKVASI S. (S:sampradaya)
1. Gachhadhipati Sri Girishchandra M.S. Gondal S.
(Param Darshnik Jayantmuni - Peterbar) 2. Gachhadhipati Sri Prakashchandraji M.S. - Gyanigachha 3. Gachhadhipati Sri. Uttammuniji M.S. - Samarth gachha 4. Gachhadhipati Sri Prakashchandraji M.S. - Guru Madan. 5. Gachhadhipati Acharya Sri Bhavchandraji M.S. - Ajaramar S. 6. Gachhadhipati Amichandji M.S. - Botad S. 7. Gachhadhipati Shri Sardarmuniji M.S. Barvala S.
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