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શાહ અતિ વિશેષાંક
Story of Charitra-Kalyan Ratnasrama at Sonagadh
Dr. RENUKA PORWAL
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This institute was established in 1923 by times they used to be the guests of King as well as foresighted Charitravijayaji and Kalyanchandraji poet Kalapi's ancestral palace. Thus from childhood Gurudevas at Sonagadh, the karmabhumi of he developed interest in literature, science, religion, Kanjiswami of Digambara tradition. They thought of history and many more subjects. Now he is no more providing complete value based school education but he recalled his memory in the editorial of Diwali to students and the method of keeping good health volume - October 14 i.e. 1.25 years earlier throughout their lives. Because of their efforts many auspicious number). In this volume he mentioned students have become prominent personalities in his real feelings of childhood upto the present days. every field.
He conveyed, This Ratnashrama is run by Jaina Samaj for the "Many times we have a treasure of our own followers of Shri Mahavirasvami. Here one will find experience but we never talk about them or impart Shri Mahavira temple, Upasraya, Bhojanashala, our knowledge as we are afraid that it will be school, hostel, office in the premises and in the considered as atmaslagha or it may not be liked by outskirts-fruits, vegetables and grain farms. Many others. But we shouldn't do this as it reflects our E ascetics are staying here during their viharas. special touch with atma, perception and mood." Students learn Jainism through gurudevas and
After stating his feelings, secretary - editor learned panditas.
Dhanvantbhai shared his experience of Girnar Cave, 7 At Sonagadh village, all people stay together Bhavanagar Dadasaheb Derasar and few memory without any sectarian thought respecting every of his father. Dhanvantbhai went to Girnar cave religion. The same norms and system apply to this regularly for eight days to see the saint. That Sadhu institute. Here children have respect for all saints taught meditation and blessed him to serve the and followers of any religion. The uniqueness of the society. In one of his recollection, he mentioned that place is that here one of the founder Charitravijayaji he wanted to go to Surat again where he and his e Maharaja believed in MurtipujakaJaina tradition while father adored standing Jina Parsvanatha (probably up the other, Kalyanchandraji, was of Sahastrafana Parsvanatha) where the police was a Sthanakavasi Parampara. Besides, both chose the waiting outside to arrest his freedom fighter father.
place where Digambaramunikanjiswamimeditated in He shared many moments of his lifetime touching his lifetime. Thus true lesson of Jainism - the hearts of readers. Anekantvad is taught here.
At the Ashrama, students can learn sports, music, Past students visit here and donate generously band, drama, android operating system, etc. with to encourage everyone. Our beloved, Dr. routine education. They even take part in all types of Dhanvantbhai Shah studied here. He came to this competitions. Many students have received medals Ashrama at a very young age holding the finger of on state and national level. Here they celebrate all Kalyanchandraji - Bapamaharaj. In vacation, child festivals. Dhanavant used to go to different places with Bapa
Complete development of the students is the Maharaj, Karanisaheb and other personalities. Many Ashrama's motto. Children love to study here. ***
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‘પ્રબુદ્ધ જીવન’ને પચ્ચીસ હજારનું અનુદાન આપી કોઈ પણ એક મહિનાનું સૌજન્ય પ્રાપ્ત કરો.
' સ્વજનને શબ્દાંજલિ જ્ઞાનકર્મથી અર્ધી જ્ઞાનપુણ્ય પ્રાપ્ત કરો.
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