JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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CHANDRAKANT MEHTA Sadhu: 21 mi sadi-no-Chamatkar - how to become monk, how is the sadhu jivan etc. The discussion will be focused on the life of a Jain monk. How and why he renounces the world. Step by step process of the transformation from householder to sadhu will be described. A day in the life of a Sadhu will be discussed. What is the ultimate goal of a Jain Sadhu and what he does to achieve the goal will be presented. Our life is dependent on many things while Sadhu is completely independent. He does not need a barber or a pair of shoes, people will learn why monk hood is necessary to achieve Moksha.
CHITRABHANU, PRAMODABEN Parasparopagraho Jivanam The ancient Jain scriptural aphorism Parasparopagraho jivanam (All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence) is refreshingly contemporary in its premise and perspective. It defines the scope of modern ecology while extending it further to a more spacious 'home'. It means that all aspects of nature belong together and are bound in a physical as well as a metaphysical relationship. Life is viewed as a gift of togetherness, accommodation and assistance in a universe teeming with interdependent constituents.
DR. L.M. SINGHVI Ecology & Jainism Ahimsa and Ecology The Jain Principles on Ecology. Reference The Jain Declaration on Nature
DR. L.M. SINGHVI Historicity of 24 Tirthankars Time frame of 24 Tirthankars & scriptures based on Tirthankars
DR. L.M. SINGHVI Jain Diaspora (1) Demography and Identity. (1) Concentration of Jains (i) Occupational Diversities (iv) Relations with Jains in India: (v) Pravasi Jains On the Periphery or In the Mainstream or As Catalysts of change.
DR. L.M. SINGHVI Mahatma Gandhi and Shrimadji
Srimad Raj Chandra's Abiding and Transforming impact on Gandhiji. (i) Crucial situations and Srimad's Key Role (ii) Atma Sidhi Shastra Mahatma Gandhi was born in a Hindu Family. When Gandhi was in South Africa, he was under the strong influence of Christian Missionary to convert to Christianity. Gandhiji wrote a letter to Shrimadji to get clarifications on some questions on Hinduism and based on reply from Shrimadji, he decided to remain Hindu. That was the beginning of life long influence of Shrimadji on Mahatma Gandhi. The speaker will further expand on this relationship.
DEVENDRABHAI SHAH Aparigraha no Anand Devendrabhai Shah will discuss the importance of "aparigraha" or non-possessiveness in Jain belief. Happines through "aparigraha" is truly known only to the one who has experienced it. Also, "ahimsa" (non-violence) can be followed at its best only by "aparigraha".
DHIRUBHAI MEHTA Samyakatva ane mithyatva na 6 thana The soul has been woundering through many lives fo various types & experiencing various kinds of miseries as well as happiness due to the effect of various Karmas. Influence of these Karmas is so high that the soul can not exhibit its true nature. Therefore instead of living in reality, it can live in false belief called Mithyatva. It is not easy to gain Samyakatva under the influence of Mithyatva. The speaker is going to explore 6 steps (Thana) necessary to remove Mithyatva & attain Samyakatva
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