JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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RAKESHBHAI JHAVERI Dharma & Sampradaya Lord Mahavir is our last Tirthankara of the present time cycle. He gave the divine discourses and He said that Dharma means to stay in one's true nature. We are the follower of Lord Mahavir. Therefore we are the part of congregation-'Sampradaya' of Lord Mahavir. Therefore we are proud to be part of His legacy. In this way the word "Sampradaya' has an affirmative meaning. But when we bog down to the narrow focus of congregation in the name of swetambar, digambar, terapanthi, Shrimadji, Kanjiswami etc. then the word becomes a non affirmative in nature. Therefore we should keep our horizons open and let us break the barrier of narrow vision and go for the message of our great leader of our time, Omniscient Lord Mahavir.
RAKESHBHAI JHAVERI Dharma, Saral & Sukhakari What is Dharma? To get engrossed in one's true nature is known as Dharma. It is nature of the self to get engrossed in it. When one does not understand this fact then he is looking for happiness in alien substances. Every substance is independent of its own nature and has no relation to any other substance in the universe. Therefore if one wants to be happy then he better look within and it is the easiest process and it is the straightforward process. This brings the happiness from within. If one looks for happiness in outside alien substances then it becomes difficult and ambiguous. From time infinite the soul has been looking for happiness in alien substances and therefore he is miserable. One has to forget his own faults, give up the life style which gives misery and start taking steps towards the contentment nature, straightforwardness and happiness.
REKHA GOSALIA Anekant and Spouse relationship Husband and wife are two pillars of a family. The union of the two can survive only on fulfillment of some expectations from each other. But in reality, minor individual limitations look like huge deficiency. This is reality of married life. Spouse's value system needs understanding. The principle of Anekantwad help to synthesise differences and establish harmony. Human nature being what it is, minor differences are being magnified out of all proportions. Spouse Relation becomes surprise in some homes, underpriced in some and a bad enterprise in many. Simple yet systematic, and logical principle of Anekantwad leads it to a Prized relations
ROBERT ERNETT India unveiled A spiritual slide presentation through the cradle of religions.
ROOP CHANDRA JI MAHARAJ Inner Journey of the Sadhak The internal journey is a unique movement for awakening supernatural energy. It is a movement for internalization of consciousness. Prolonged practice directs a Sadhak to his inward nature, turns him away from outer phenomenon. As long as his fascination with the external does not come to an end, direction of life can not be changed. The speaker will explore various aspects of this internal journey.
SADHVI SHILAPJI Key Note Peace through dialouge Shilapiji will address the convention theme "Peace through Dialogue"
SADHVI SHUBHAMJI Meaning of Pratikraman Sadhviji will explain the meaning & importance of different kinds of Pratikraman.
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