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Dharmabandhu,
JAINA organization was established in 1981 providing 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 Jain religion is "Live and Let Live". It is the guiding principle of harmony among all living beings. In the beginning years the biennial conventions of JAINA have been conducted very meaningfully and impressively. It is a matter of pleasure that the 18th Biennial convention is being held from July 2 to 5th, 2015 at famous business center in Atlanta, 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. If saints and practitioners from different sects of Jainism, have been successfully brought to one stage today, the credit goes to JAINA.
The theme of the present convention is "Jainism, THE WORLD OF NON VIOLENCE" there are six tracks structured for speakers. The participation of the prominent Sadhus and Sadhvis, dignitaries and scholars is indicative of the significance of the present Biennial Convention. May the 18th Biennial JAINA Convention be successful. May it be meaningful and profitable to all? May the Souvenir to be brought out on this 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.
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MESSAGE
18th Biennel Jaina Convention के अवसर प्रकाशित होने वाले Souvenir के लिए मंगल-भावनाएं। Convention Theme Jainism World of Non-Violence के लिए बधाई।
यह गौरव का विषय है आज Jain Community की Worldwide पहचान एक NonViolent, Peace Loving Community के रूप में मान्य हो चुकी है। इस पहचान पर कोई आंच नहीं आए, इस दिशा में गंभीरता से चिंतन-मंथन होना जरूरी है। इसके साथ ही अहिंसा / शाकाहार को हम एक Worldwide Mission कैसे बना सकते हैं, मैं समझता हूँ जैना कन्वेंशन में इस पर पूरे विस्तार से विचार-मंथन होना चाहिए। भारत में विभिन्न पंथों / संप्रदायों को भी इस मिशन में एक मंच पर लाया जा सकता है।
कन्वेंशन में भाग लेनेवाले संत जन, विद्वत् जन तथा पदाधिकारियों की अपनी महत्त्वाकांक्षाएं हावी न हों, ऐसी जागरूकता जरूरी है। यह कन्वेंशन जैन धर्म और परंपरा को ऊँचाइयों तक ले जाने में सफल हो, इसी आशीर्वाद के साथ
Sh. Mr. Ashok Damodia
Convener- 18th Bienniel Jaina Convention Atlanta, U.S.A.
Mani Roopchandra आचार्य रूपचन्द्र Acharya Roopchandra
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