JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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plying wants and desires, over-possessive instincts, exploitative mindset, and intolerance. Victory of good over evil during one's life time, and the road map for it goes to determine the extent and depth of one's happiness and bliss.
NIRANJAN SHAH
Jain Community:Great Contribution
1. Eventhough a small minority, why jains are highly influential through out history? What is the reason of these unusual contribution?
NIRMAL DOSI
JAINA Scholars Committee Seminar
The theme will be promoting dialogue of unity at centers and strengthening in our belief.
NIRMAL SETHIA
Protection of ancient Jain monuments by world Jain community and Unicef
The Jain heritage particularly in form of Idols, artifacts and manuscripts have been taken from India to abroad either by manipulation or theft. Steps for safety of Jain heritage is required as well as a world wide documentation of monuments, idols, artifacts, manuscripts and cultural
remains.
Tireless efforts are needed to rope in the UNESCO, the Government of India and other concerned countries for the proper excavation, restoration, preservation, conservation and identification of our ancient heritage. Besides, the Jains all over the globe should contribute generously for this noble cause and to support the Mahasabha's efforts in this direction.
DR. KUMARPAL DESAI
Jain Diaspora
The main aim of this organization would be to ensure that the Jains all over the world speak with one voice on the Jain religion. The major problem we are facing today is the fact that most people have been divided and subdivided into groups and various religious sects. In this situation, even if we want to raise our voice against any problem which are harming our cause, there is no single world-wide central platform or a body through which we can raise our voice. We must organize in a manner to avoid divisive tendencies.
DR. KUMARPAL DESAI
Literature of Spirituality and Devotion-2
Upadhyaya Yashovijayji has contributed more than one hundred books in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Gujarati. In his compositions, one finds the teachings of social reforms and spiritual enjoyment. He has strongly condemned the dogmas, the rigidities and the strong addictions to rituals that was so widespread in the society. One also abundantly comes across the seriousness in acquiring knowledge, the expertise in scriptures and the mobility of spirituality in his poetic compositions. One does not have to seek anything from God through the Jain poetic compositions but only to seek ones progress in life. It is in this context that this poet is fundamentally different as compared with other poets.
DR. KUMARPAL DESAI
Literature of Spirituality and Devotion -1
Among the religious and devoted Indian poets, the place of the great poet Anandghan is very high. In his compositions, one finds the flavor of devotion while in his songs one finds the rich experience of life obtained by this disciple of god. By using the join terminology, he has with great force expressed the deepest thoughts and ideas. Very few poets could reach the spiritual heights which Anandghan could attain.
DR. KUMARPAL DESAI
Significance of Ashtapad
The first Tirthankar Bhagwan Rishabhdev was the first to establish social code of governance and symbolized this importance of renunciation and penance, and attained Nirvana (final emancipation) at the Ashtapad Mountain. Description of Ashtapad is found in ancient volumes. There are numerous places of Jain pilgrimage but five of them are the most important ones and hence are known as Maha Tirth and one of them is Ashtapad. The places where other Tirthankars attained Nirvana do exist today - Sametshikhar, Girnar, Pavapuri and Champapuri - but the fifth
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