________________ This way we will create a perfect environment for our children, youths and working adults to actively participate in the Paryushan and Das Laxan celebration without disturbing their school or work schedules in North America. The Jain Study Center of North Carolina is one center in North America celebrating Paryushan Parva from Saturday to Saturday since 1988. Twenty four years ago after understanding the history of the Jain calendar, all the members decided unanimously to celebrate Paryushan Parva in such a way that the school and work schedules of the children, youths and adults are not disturbed. The society has achieved great results. All children, youths and adults do penance and puja on the first and last day (Saturday) and Samvatsari Pratikraman on a Saturday for the past 24 years (some adults have continued to do Samvatsari Pratikraman on the traditional day at their residences but bring their school age children on Saturday for Puja and Samvatsari Pratikraman). The suggested recommendation is my personal view and not of JAINA or the Jaina Education committee. This was just one recommendation. If we need to come to an agreement for any other day collectively we will provide full support for that day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please pardon me if I have directly or indirectly hurt any one's feelings by publishing this article. My only intention is to unite the entire Jain community. Michchhami Dukkadam Pravin K. Shah (Raleigh, NC) Chairperson - Jaina Education Committee Director of Jaina September 4, 2012 References Jain Agam - Samavayanga Sutra Jain Agam - Nishitha Sutra Jain Agam - Chandra Prajnapti Jain Agam - Surya Prajnapti Agam Commentary - Nishitha Bhasya Sutra Agam Commentary - Nishitha Bhasya Churni Agam Commentary - Kalpa Sutra Tika Sammelana-ni Bhitarma by Acharya Kirtiyasha_vijayji M.S. Deshana Samgra by Acharya Anand Sagar_surishvarji M. S. Paryushana Ek Vivechan by Dr. Sagarmal Jain Articles and several interview notes with Late Pundit Shri Mafatlal Jhaveri Tapagachchhiya Tithi Pranalika by Shri Vijaynandsuriji M. S. Tithi Ange Satya ane Samadhan by Shri Abhayashekharsuriji M. S. Satya Vinani Samadhanani Vato by Shri Chandraguptaji M. S. Various articles and notes on Munisammelans 10
