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JIVADAYA COMMITTEE
JAINA has joined hands with Vegetarian Society in Bombay and has arranged for a simplified procedure for any center or individuals to send funds to Jivdaya Charity of their choice. You can designate particular charity or Jivdaya committee will distribute among following charities. Following is an initial list of charitable institutions JIVDAYA COMMITTEE has selected to support.
1 SAMAST MAHAJAN: This organization has done most to raise consciousness about environment as it impacts animal welfare. It sponsors projects in dry regions of Gujarat for preservation of water, land and forest to provide refuge to animals and birds. Every month It supplies about 20 articles to newspapers and magazines on Jivdaya, natural health, degradation of farm land etc. Articles are also sent to Sadhu/ Sadhvis for spreading the message in Jain communities. SAMAST MAHAJAN has carried out preservation projects in Palitana, Vadhvan, Limdi, Banaskatha, Viramgam and Jhinjhuwada. It also supports many small Panjarapols.
2 BOTAD MAHAJAN PANJARAPOL is in existence for 125 years. It is presently providing shelter to about 3000 animals at the cost of 35,000 Rs. Per day. It also has Srimad Rajchandra Jivdaya Mandir.
3 SRI DEPALA JAIN SANGH. Based in Bhavnagar Under the guidance of Acharya Shree Ratnasunder Surisarji, this Sangh provides bird seeds to about 250 villages around Palitana.
4 MUMBAI JIVDAYA MANDALI: Buys stray animals apprehended by Thana and Ahemdabad Municipal Corporation and saving them from slaughter houses. Provides shelters to aged animals from government dairy rather than being auctioned off. On an average 500 Rs saves one life.
5. JIVDAYA DHAM PANJARAPOL Located in Bhalivali in Thana District of Bombay, this new complex of Panjarapol with animal welfare research and treatment center will also be a center for Sadhus and sadhvis during their Vihar between Bombay and Gujarat. Plans are being finalized for creating Jainology research center, Jin Mandir and Dharmashala.
6 SHREE MANDAL MAHAJAN PANJARAPOL Located in Mandal district of Ahemdabad it is One hundred Seventy Five year old with three sites: Mandal, Ughroj and Derya. Takes care of up to 15,000 disabled cattle and sick animals. Has Veterinary clinic. Has annual budget of Rs 20,000,000.
7 DILIP PARESH ASHOKCHANDRA SHAH SARVAJANIC PANJARAPOL Located in Miyagam near Karjan. Has 25 acres land and provides shelter to 1500 animals. Countless birds and dogs are fed every day. Very clean, comfortable and pretty campus. Must be seen to believe the loving care provided to these animals.
8 SHRI MUMBAI JAIN SWAYAMSEVAK MANDAL Serves poor and needy families in medical emergencies and supports Jivdaya activities in and around Bombay.
9 VINAY VIHAR KELVANI MANDAL LOKVIDYALAYA VALKUND Engaged in Human development activities for last forty years in Bhavnagar Wishes to start Gaushala and is seeking support for it.
10 THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY: (Reverence for Life) Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu is the President of this Bombay institution. A non-religious society promoting Vegetarianism as a means of advancing the physical, moral, spiritual and economic improvement of the mankind. Established in 1983, it publishes a monthly magazine, arranges seminars, cookery competition. The society has formed alliance with JAINA to help distribute Jivdaya donations to various institutions in India.
Jivadaya Committee is looking for volunteers to work for the committee for various Jivadaya activities such as:
•Compilation of vegan and vegetarian recipes. •Research on cruelty-free companies where one can invest one's money. •Listings of animal shelter homes (panjrapols) in India or anywhere else if known. •Information on non-vegetarian ingredients found in fast food restaurants and other eatery places. •Developing a Jivadaya site with all kinds of information that may be helpful to a person to lead the least harmful life. •Any other suggestion that any one of you may have to spread the message.
Please contact: pramodac@hotmail.com or call 212 534 6090
Pramoda Chitrabhanu - Jivadaya Chairperson
JAIN DIGEST. Summer 2004 / 13
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