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Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Pandithacharyavarya Mahaswamiji
Sri Jain Mutt, Moodbidri-574227, Karnataka, India
The 2013 Jaina Convention, Novi,
Michigan, USA
Ph: (08258) 236418/325105 Website: www.jainkashi.com E-mail: jainkashi@hotmail.com
Moodbidri 24 March 2013
Dharmabandhu,
www.jaina.org established in 1981 provided a forum to foster friendship and unity among all Jains since its inception. In its short history it has registered invaluable achievements. It has acquired great respect from all people all over the world. It has acted as a forum for the propagation of the great principles of Jainism such as truth, non-violence, non-stealing, non-attachment and celibacy. It is testimony to its reputation that there are Jain Study Centers in many universities around the world. The motto of our religion is live and let live. It is the living principle of the harmony among all living beings.
The past 16th biennial conventions of JAINA have been conducted very meaningfully and impressively. It is a matter of pleasure that the 17th Biennial Convention is being held between July 4 and 7, 2013 at Novi, Michigan, USA. The propagation of religion is as much important as the practice of its principles and customs. In the present restless world, the messages of Bhagavan Mahaveer and Jainism are highly relevant. The different sects of Jainism, different places, saints and practitioners have been successfully brought to one stage today, that credit goes to JAINA. The theme of the present convention is Jainism: The Global Impact. The participation of the prominent Sadhus and Sadhvis, dignitaries and scholars is indicative of the significance of the present biennial convention. May the 17th biennial JAINA convention be successful. May it be meaningful and profitable to all. May the Souvenir to be brought out on the occasion come out beautifully with the thrust of its message to all.
We pray to Bhagavan Parshwanath and deity Kushmandini Devi to shower their choicest blessings.
ITI BHADRAM BHOOYAAD VARDHATAAM JINASHAAANAM.
Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Pandithacharyavarya Mahaswamiji
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