Jain Calander 2016

Author(s): Kishor Bhimji Shah
Publisher: Kishor Bhimji Shah

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OCTOBER 2016
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KISHOR BHIMJI SHAH
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The Festival of Lights Diwali symbolises an integral facet of Indian culture which teaches us to
vanquish ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away the darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. In this modern world, Diawli is a timely reminder for us all to uphold the true values of life. Jains celebrate Diwali to mark the passing into Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavir. Jains light lamps to commemorate Bhagwan Mahavir's divine knowledge that dispersed the darkness of ignorance. The state of liberation (Moksha) attained by Mahavir and the state of omniscience attained bt Gautamswami on New Year's day constitute spiritual wealth according to Jainism. This the wealth,, we as Jains are supposed to worship on the occasion of Diwali.
May we all prove worthy to receive the compassion which flows from the lotus feet of all Tirthankaras