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Jain Digest
JAINA started publishing the Jain Digest magazine in 1985 with the goal of keeping the Jain community of North America informed about news and events, promote unity, bring awareness, and embrace the Jain way of Life. Since then, with support from readers like you, the magazine has continued to reach new heights; bringing articles on Jain philosophy and the human values that Jainism promotes. With the new online version that began in July 2019, we are now reaching Jains around the World. The members of the Editorial Team feel fortunate to have an opportunity to serve you and assist you in your spiritual journey

Current and Past Issues

October 2025 Issue Highlights
1. JAINA President’s Message by Bindesh Shah
2. 2025 JAINA Convention Report by Hemant Shah
3. 2025 JAINA Convention: A Living Example of Unity by Anop Vora
4. Experience Sharing by Jains Got Talent Participants by Sanjay Bhandar
5. A Compassionate Case for Plant-Based Lifestyle by Suraj Shah
6. Bhaktamar Stotra - Part 2 by Dr. Ramjan Hasaniy
7. Kshama Parv by Savita Jain
8. Leshya and The Art of Altering Your Bio-chemicals by Rahul Kapoor Jain
9. The Jain Path: An Ancient Pathway for Modern Times by Dr. Manoj Jain
10. Book Review - Applications of Anekantvada: Jain Pluralism by Dr. Palakh Jain
11. Connecting with the Soul through Energy Healing by Hemang Srikishan
12. Parshvanath Idol at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, U.K. by Dhruti Ghiya Rath
13. How Forgiveness Changes You and Your Brain by Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas
14. Managing Emotions: Integrating Modern Therapy with Ancient Wisdom by Dr. Ramesh C Shah
15. The Marvellous Mrs. Marva Collins by Payal Seth
16. Everest Base Camp Trek: A Test of Endurance, Faith and Inner Strength by Shantha Jain
17. How to Transform Our Rituals into Spiritual Practices by Ramesh Khandha
18. Hell or Heaven - A State of Mind by Ajay Sheth
19. Pure Magic by Himanshu Gandhi
20. How My Multicultural Roots Led Me to Jainism by Anita Dharod
21. Renouncing Flavor, Rediscovering Connection: My Jain Fasting Experiment by Kimberly Grigg
22. Lived Jainism Project by Dr. Venu Mehta
23. Pearls of Wisdom 24. And more... October 2025
June 2025 Issue Highlights
1. 40 Years of Jain Digest – by Past Jain Digest Editors and Current Advisors
2. Starfish & Tanzania’s Children by Rihi Jain
3. Labhya.org - Investing in Children’s Wellbeing by Richa Gupta
4. Bhaktamar Stotra - Part 1 by Dr. Ramjan Hasaniya
5. Panch Samanvay - Causal Factors by Rahul Kapoor Jain
6. Forgiveness: An Eckhart Tolle Perspective by Payal Seth
7. Shri Narendra Modi at the Navkar Mahamantra Divas by Dilip V Shah
8. Book Reviews: Nirvan Dating of Mahavir Swami and Bridging the Cosmos by Dilip V Shah
9. SMJV – Cultivating Values and Ethos by SMJV Teams – Mumbai & Vadodara
10. Living Jain Values: A Path to Inner Peace and Mental Wellness by Dr. Ramesh C. Shah
11. Historic Meeting of JAINA Leaders with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Bindesh Shah
12. Rishabhanath and Mahavir Murtis at the British Museum by Dhruti Rathi
13. Appa: Empowering 41000 Women with Employment and Education by Rajendra Kumar Jain, Murugan Nellayappan
14. Finding Stillness in the Storms - The Inspirational Journey of Steven Webb by Payal Seth
15. The Wealth Trap - How I Learned to Break Free by Ajay Sheth
16. How to Stop Suffering and Create Our Own Happiness by Ramesh Khandhar
17. Swayamni Prayogshala - A Journey of Self-Discovery in Shree Pavapuri Tirth by Hema Pokharna
18. Jainism and AI: An Ethics Exploration Into AI-Generated Art by Harshita Jain
19. Bahubali and Power of Self Control by Jain Center of Southern California Students
20. Conversation with Diksharthis Sunitaben and Rishi Zaveri by Sanjay Bhandari
21. Inspirational Quotes
22. A Tribute - 40 Years of Jain Digest by Dr. Sulekh C. Jain
23. And more... June 2025
February 2025 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Abhay Prabhavana - A Museum of Timeless Values Inspired by Jainism by Manish Mehta
3. The Power of Listening, Contemplation and Meditation by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji
4. Living Life the Jain Way by Ajay Sheth
5. Self-Compassion or Self-Esteem - What is more Beneficial? by Kristin Neff
6. What Does Jainism Teach Us About Ecology? by Rahul Kapoor Jain
7. The Art of Giving Back - Drs. Jasvant and Meera Modi by Dilip V. Shah
8. The Power of Surrendering to the Flow of Life by Payal Seth
9. Sallekhana / Santhara by Manish Modi
10. Importance of Learning Classical Prākrit by Dr. Arihant Kumar Jain
11. 12 Animal Symbols of the Kings of Heaven by Dhruti Rathi
12. Nutritional Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet by Rajkumar Jain
13. The Man in the Wood - a poem by Dr. Mukesh Lathia
14. Logassa Stotra by Dr. Ramjan Hasaniya
15. Book Review: Bankrolling Empire by Dilip V Shah
16. Antiquity of 108 Parshwanath Namavali by Krupali Shah
17. A Perfect Zero – a poem by Himanshu Gandhi
18. Solo Travel – A Journey of Self Discovery by Jainam Jain
19. And more... February 2025
October 2024 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Passing Away of Dr. S.A.B (Bhuvanendra) Kumar
3. Our Homage to Dr. Bhuvanendra Kumarji by Dr. Sulekh Jain
4. Acharya Shri Hemchandracharyaji by Dilip V. Shah
5. Aparigraha: An Essential Principle for Peaceful Living by Bhavin Jhaveri
6. Bringing Vision and Hope to Children in Nigeria by Jayana Shah
7. Practicing Compassion with Akshay Patra by Savita Jain
8. Sadhak nu Sankalp sutra - Jay Viyaraay Sutra - Part 2 by Dr. Ramjan Hasaniya
9. Sakal Tirth Vandana Sutra by Jepal Bijal Shah
10. The Timeless Wisdom of Viktor Frankl by Payal Seth
11. Main Ek Ped by Dr. Mukesh Lathia
12. Conversation with Dr. Professor Siddhartha Dalal
13. Enriching our Life through Jain Society of Greater Detroit by Sanjay Bhandari
14. Navapada Yantra at Philadelphia Museum of Art by Dhruti Rathi
15. Importance of Healthy Body and Mind in Meditation by Ramesh Khandhar
16. JAINA Academic Liaison Committee Update by Manish Mehta
17. Cataloging Jain Manuscripts and Books – A Rewarding Project by Manish Mehta
18. 2024 YJA Convention-Traditional Pathways, Modern Footprints by Suryaraj Jain
19. Essays by Pathshala Students in North America – Jain Society of Houston
20. And more... October 2024
June 2024 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Significant Contribution of Ācārya Śri Vidyāsāgar Ji Munimahārāj by Dr. Arihant Kumar Jain
3. Divine Experiences with Param Pujya 108 Acharyashri Vidyasagarji Mahara
4. Sahastravdhan: A Marvel of Extraordinary Memory and Spiritual Mastery by Dilip V. Shah
5. Modern Sanctuaries: New Frontier in Animal Care by Jayana Shah
6. Unveiling the butterfly effect of Monastic choices By Payal Seth
7. Conversation with Philip Wollen
8. My Journey with Bhaktamar Stotra by Savita Jain
9. Learnings about Karma from the Story of Maynasundari by Rajkumar Jain
10. Samayik - Gateway to Liberation by Anop Vora
11. સાધકનું સંકલ્પસૂત્ર - જયવીયરાય સૂત્ર - ભાગ એક by Dr. Ramjan Hasaniya
12. Jina and Kalpasutra Folio at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts VMFA by Dhruti Rathi
13. Oprah Winfrey: The Beacon of Inspiration by Reena Shah
14. Why Meditate? by Ramesh Khandhar
15. 2024 Jain Leadership Forum by JAINA LRP Committee
16. YJA - Creating a Vibrant Community of Young Jains in North America by Suryaraj Jain, Vanshika Shah
17. Essays by Pathshala Students in North America - Washington DC
18. and more.. June 2024
February 2024 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Engaged Jainism: The Life and Teachings of Acharya Sushil Kumar By Cogen Bohanec
3. The Unstoppable Amitabh Shah By Jayana Shah
4. સિધ્ધ,સાધક અને સાધનાનું મહિમાગાન શ્રી નવકાર મંત્રBy Dr. Ramjan Hasaniya
5. Applying Anekantvad: Using Manifoldness to Find Solutions By Bhavin Jhaveri
6. Jain Yoga - A Fascinating and Under-researched Tradition By Christopher Jain Miller
7. Chariot Composed of Calculations By Dhruti Rathi
8. Cultivating Inner Peace in a Turbulent World through Bhavanas By Payal Seth
9. The Art of Giving Back - Adish and Asha Jain By Dilip V Shah
10. Malala Yousafzai: A Fearless Voice of Freedom By Reena Shah
11. Am I Good Enough? - Resolving Self-Esteem Issues with Jaina Psychology By Suraj Shah
12. Going Beyond Self Improvement By Ramesh Khandhar
13. Jain Society of Greater Detroit honors Young Diksharthis By Sanjay Bhandari
14. JAINA's Long Range Planning Committee By Manoj Jain
15. Humbled by Kindness By Aditi Simlote
16. Doing Ayambil Oli in Bangkok By Yifan Zhang
17. Tapaswi Shiromani Dr Jyotiben Gandhi By Dilip V Shah
18. Persistence Pays off: Georgia Tech offers Jain Food By Hruday Shah 19. and more.. February 2024
October 2023 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Simandhar Swami, Jaina Universe and Our Era By Dharmpal Mahendra Jain
3. Vikas Khanna: A Culinary Maestro with a Compassionate Heart By Payal Seth
4. Adhar Papsthanak Sutra By Anop Vora
5. Two Jain Objects at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada By Dhruti Rathi
6. Sudha Murty: The Woman Who Inspires Many By Reena Shah
7. Historic Visit by Jain Sadhus to Pakistan By Ashwani Jain
8. Pitfall on the Spiritual Path – Holding Grudges By Ramesh Khandhar
9. Mulyavardhan: A Values Education Program By Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana
10. The Art of Giving Back By Dilip V. Shah
11. JAINA Convention 2023: An Amazing Experience By Sanjay Bhandari
12. Essays by Pathshala Students at Chicago Jain Center
13. JAINA Connections By Dhruti Rathi
14. The 25th Anniversary Mahotsav of Jain Society of Greater Detroit By Sanjay Bhandari
 October 2023
June 2023 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. In Memory of Two Prominent Jain Scholars by Rajendra Jain
3. Shri Premacharyaji: The Inspiring Sadguru by Reena Shah
4. Yearning for the Divine by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji
5. The Art of Giving Back by Dilip V. Shah
6. Transformation through Forgiveness by Ramesh Khandhar
7. Six Essential Learnings from Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra by Dr. Palakh Jain and Payal Seth
8. Choose Love, Not Hate by Khushi Patel
9. Seven Ways to Have a Healthier Relationship With Stress by Jill Suttie
10. Jain Sculptures and Art Collections in Museums by Dhruti Ghiya Rathi
11. Introducing Jain Connect - The Future of Jain Matchmaking by JAINA by Piyush Gandhi
12. To Admire - A True Jain Value by Dr. Palakh Jain and Aditi Jain
13. Four Day Pilgrimage to Palitana and Shankheshwar by Shaan Udani
14. Essays by Pathshala Students at Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago
 June 2023
February 2023 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Tribute to Shri Mansukhlal Doshi by Dilip V Shah
3. Importance of Charity in Various Religion by Narendra Bhandari
4. A Delight to the Mind’s Eye - Jain Chhod Patas by Lynna Dhanani
5. Kshullak Ganesh Prasad Varni by Dr. Prakash C. Jain
6. How to Create a Blissful Life – Part 2 by Dr. Palakh Jain and Payal Seth
7. Deepak Chopra and Eckhart Tolle: Insights into Our True Selves by Reena Shah
8. Intuition: A Resource that leads to Self-Realization by Ramesh Khandhar
9. Two Keys to a Calmer Emotional Life by Kira M. Newman
10. Rekindling the Human Spirit through Compassion by Khushi Patel
11. Prerequisites for achieving Samyak Darshan by Anop Vora
12. Santikaram Stotra by Jepal Bijal Shah
13. Find your guides to ignite your spirit by Chintav Shah
14. JSGD Pathshala Student Essays
 February 2023
October 2022 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Watsi - Making Healthcare a Reality for All by Mackinnon Engen
3. Joy of Helping by Ramesh Shah
4. Pujya Acharya Mahabodhi Surishwarji Maharaj by Shaishav Shah
5. Insights from Jain Philosophy by Dr. Shree Nahata
6. How to Create a Blissful Life by Payal Sheth / Dr. Palak Jain
7. Book Reviews - Two Books on Karma Theory by Dilip V Shah
8. Inauguration of Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital by Prime Minister Modi
9. Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pandya - A Legacy of Passion for Jain Dharma by Dilip V Shah
10. Benefits of Fasting - Endorsed by Science by Vijay Koul
11. Nimo Patel - Planting the Seeds of Inspiration by Dilip Parekh
12. Spiritual Introspection by Ramesh Khandhar
13. From an Iraq-war Veteran to a Jain Sadhvi by By Sadhvi Siddhali Shree
14. Transformation begins with Gratitude by By Sanjay Bhandari
15. Then and Now: An In-depth look at Sangh Youth Participation
16. Our Convention Journey
17.Witnessing the effect of Global Warming in Antarctica by Shantha Jain
October 2022
February 2022 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Acharyashri Chandanaji - My Tribute to a Living Legend by Dilip V. Shah
3. Lata Mangeshkar - Divinity Personified by Sanjay Bhandari
4. Sindhutai Sapkal - An Embodiment of Love, Divinity and Resilience by Hema Pokharna
5. Acharya Samrat Dr. Shiv Muni Ji – A Pious Soul by Savita Jain
6. Characteristics of a Devotee by Anop Vora
7. Review of “Kahani” - an Art Exhibition by Deshna Shah by Professor Atul K. Shah
8. 10 Commandments of a Guru (Part 2) by Reena Shah
9. My Exploration with the Truth by Aarthy Shah
10. Understanding the Subconscious Mind by Dilip Parekh
 June 2022
February 2022 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. A Cycle of Compassion and Kindness
3. Compassion Articulated
4. Women’s Empowerment in India
5. Diving in Divine Love
6. How Purpose Changes Across Your Lifetime
7. Finding Jainism in Cultures Around the World
8. Introspection
9. An Exemplary Life of Pujya Panyas Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj
10. Book Review: Atmasiddhi Shastra – Six Spiritual Truths of the Soul
11. JAINA Academic Liaison Committee Report
12. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Life, Achievements and Legacy
13. Religions for Peace: Generations in Dialogue
14. Community Reponses - Practicing Forgiveness February 2022
October 2021 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Community Voice - 2021 JAINA Convention Seesions
3. YJA Convetion 1994 - First Timers
4. Learing to be Compassionate at Luvin Armsr
5. Conquering the Sense of Separateness form The Divine
6. Shri Mahavira Jaina Vidyalaya
 October 2021
June 2021 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Working Together with Compassion
3. Prayers in Jainism
4. Faith and Science by Satish Kumar
5. Tribute to Dr. Surendra Singhvi by Dr. Sulekh Jain
6. From Earthlings to Ahimsa by Kenneth Furr
7. Culture Never Forgets – It Adapts by Prof. Atul K. Shah
8. Reflections on Jay Shetty’s Think Like a Monk by Shruti Jain
9. Equanimity – A Tool to Achieve World Peace by Riya Shah
10. Lessons from the Life of Mahasati Chandanbala by Rajkumar Jain and Anop Vora
11. Lord Mahavira’s Incredible Journey to Kevala Jnana by Dr. Parveen Jain
12. Signs and Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening by Ramesh Khandhar
13. Practicing Jain Principles – Experiences shared by people from our community
 June 2021
February 2021 Issue Highlights
1. Jaina President’s Message
2. Promoting Ahimsa on Thanksgiving Day 2021
3. Making Ahimsa a Lifestyle Priority
4. 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Acharya Vijay Vallabh Surishwerji Maharaj
5. Book Report – Mute Clay (Mook Mati)
6. Are Body and Soul Separate?
7. Anekant Community Center’s Activities in 2020
8. JAINA Academic Liaison Committee Activities
9. The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families
10. My Motivation in Supporting Jain Studies at UC Davis
11. Popat Savla: An Humble Affair with life
12. Inspiring Life of Trevor Noah
13. How Do I Achieve Peace of Mind?
14. Dealing with the Past
15. Who Control Your Identity
16. Covid-19 Challenges for the College Students
17. Expanding the Five Jain Anuvratas For the 21st Century
18. Jain Values in Practice
19. Maskhaman – A Beautiful Journey
20. My Favorite Jain Temple February 2021
Special Edition: Jain Education in North America
1. Foreword by Dr. Jeffrey Kuan
2. What’s My Role? by Dr. Jasvant Modi
3. My Life’s Mission by Mahesh Wadher
4. History of Jain Academic Studies in North American Universities by Dr. Christopher Key Chapple, Ph.D.
5. International School For Jain Studies (ISJS) By Dr. Shugan C Jain
6. Jain Academic Education in North America
 Special Edition: Jain Education in North America
October 2020 Issue Highlights
1. Positive Lessons Emerging from COVID -19 Relating to Jainism
2. Inspiring Story of a Brave 15 – year – old Girl: Joyti Kumari
3. Watsi’s Medical Programs Helping Patients During COVID – 19
4. A Surgen’s Experience with COVID – 19
5. My Reflection on COVID – 19
6. How Preventive Measures of Coronavirus apply to the Karma Virus
7. Spiritually Navigating the Current COVID – 19 Pandemic
8. Coronavirus in the Global Village
9. Activities, Web Links and Games
October 2020
June 2020 Issue Highlights
1. Humanity around the Globe
2. Inspiration among Pandemic
3. Inali Foundation – Enabling Lives One Hand at a Time
4. Pandemic and Jain Way of Life
5. Does Mindfulness Meditation Really Make You Kinder?
6. JAINA Committee – World Community Services
7. Homage to a Great Saint – Pujya Shree Atmanandji
8. The Process of Inner Growth
9. How to Improve Your Meditation Practice
10. Anekantvad – Life Force of Jain Philosophy
 June 2020
February 2020 Issue Highlights
1. President’s Message
2. VoSAP – Making the World Accessible for Specially Abled People
3. Shri Anandghanji Maharaj – A Master of Devotional Spirituality
4. Gurudev Shri Kanjiswami - A Revered Saint of Modern Times
5. Jainism: Know It, Understand It & Internalize It
6. Mai Svayam Bhagwan Hun (I myself am Bhagwan)
7. Harmony between Jains and Sikhs
8. JAINA Committee 2019-2021 Update
9. Switzerland Law Prohibiting Inhumane Practice of Boiling Lobsters Alive
10. My Inspiration - Param Pujya Pappaji (Prem Acharyaji)
11. The Radical Power of Humility – Part 2
12. Transformational Maun Sadhana Shibir
13. Reaching the Fountain of Joy within You
14. Activities of JOY by the Youth at Jain Society of Greater Detroit
15. The Elephant in the Room: Debunking Youth Involvement in the Western Jain Community
16. Q4-2019 YJP Professional Spotlight Award: Ajaita Shah
17. Conversation with Tapasvi Meenaxi Shah February 2020
October 2019 Issue Highlights
1. President’s Message
2. Jiv Daya for 610 chickens at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
3. Acharya Kundkund’s Life and Teachings
4. Param Pujya Shrimad Acharya Udayvallabh Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb
5. Calligraphy as a Meditative Medium
6. Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations
7. International Symposium on Jainism and Mathematics
8. The Radical Power of Humility
9. JAINA Convention 2019 – A Crowning Glory of Faith and Philosophy
10. A Look at 9/11 through the Lens of Compassion, Empathy and Selflessness
11. Updhan: An Experiment and Experience of Joy and Bravery
12. How to Let Go of an Old Regret
13. Transforming Our Diet: Vegan Food Resources
14. Mahamantri Abhaykumar
15. Discovering Jainism & Discovering Me October 2019
July 2019 Issue Highlights
1. President’s Message
2. reflections of JAINA Convention 2019
3. Convention Guest Survey
4. Student Essays on Seva
6. Student Essays on Satsang
6. Student Essays on Samarpan
 July 2019
February 2019 Issue Highlights
1. JAIN Digest Chairman Message
2. President’s Message
3. Convener’s Message
4. JAINA Convention
5. Ratnatraya - The Three Jewels of Jainism
6. Importance of Samyak Darshan
7. Samyak Darshan - Definition and Types
8. Vyavhar Samkit - Types of Faith
9. Chaityavandan Sutras & Samyak Darshan
10. Five Attributes of Samyak Darshan
11. Eight Characteristics of Samyak Drashti
12. Is Self Realization Possible in Present Times
13. Five Ways Mindfulness Meditation is Good For Your Health
14. Young Jains of America (YJA) Update
15. The Neuroscience of Why Gratitude Makes Us Healthier
16. Mahatma Gandhi and his Legacy
17. Jains at the Parliament of World Religions
18. When Affinity Awakens For Self
 February 2019
June 2018 Issue Highlights
1. JAINA Convention
2. JAIN Digest Chairman Message
3. President’s Message
4. Cleanse Wrong Beliefs
5. Anyatva Bhavana
6. Ashrav Bhavana
7. Samvar Bhavana
8. Nirjara Bhavana
9. Lockswarup Bhavana
10. Bodhi Durlabh Bhavana
11. Dharma Bhavana
12. Ashuchi Bhavana
13. YJA Report
14. How to Make Giving Feel Good
15. Importance of Ethics on the Spiritual Path
 October 2018
June 2018 Issue Highlights
1. JAIN Digest Chairman’s Message
2. President’s Message
3. Introduction to Bhavanas
4. Six Habits of Highly Compassionate People
5. Jain Activism - Reflections from the Parliament of World Religions
6. Children’s Corner
7. Jain Center of Southern California goes Vegan
8. 2018 YJA Convention Reconnecting with Our Roots
9. Jain Delegation Meet President of India
10. Jivdaya in America
11. JAINA Convention 2019 Announcement
 June 2018
February 2018 Issue Highlights
1. JAINA Delegation 2018 to India
2. A Unique Art Festival in Shravanabelagola, India
3. Contentment as a Supreme Virtue in Jainism
4. Self-Control for Spiritual Progress
5. Detachment: Necessary Virtue for Spiritual Growth
6. Gratitude - A way to achieve Contentment
7. Spiritual Contentment
8. Contentment – A Virtue Revered by all Religions
9. The Incredible Power of Contentment
10. Daan (Charity) & Tyaag (Renunciation)
11. Thanksgiving Day Jaap a Tradition Followed by Jains in North America
12. Aisha and Her Indomitable Will
13. Yugpurush Saardh Shatabdi Mahotsav in Dharampur
14. Children’s Corner
15. Update on the Jain Academic Education in North America
 February 2018
September 2017 Issue Highlights
1. JAINA Executive Committee 2017 - 2019
2. Shrimad Rajchandraji
3. Yugpurush - Shrimad Rajchandraji
4. Shrimadji - in the eyes of Gandhiji
5. Shrimad Rajchandraji's "Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra "
6. Conquering Self-delusion through Contemplation and Meditation
7. Shrimad Rajchandraji's Letter - "Patranks "
8. Chitrabhanu - Man of Milleniuum
9. JAINA and JITO - Helping Jain Communities Everywhere
10. YJP Pathshala
11. 19th Biennual JAINA Convention
12. Girnar and Shatrunjai Yatra
September 2017
May 2017 Issue Highlights
1. I am a Jain -Poem
2. The Multi Faced Ego
3. Egoistic Behaviors
4. Ego: A Hindrance in the pathway to eternal happiness
5. Ego and the true self
6. Vinayshrut, Adhyay 1, Shri Uttaradhyayan Sutra
7. Humble Eminent personalities around the world
8. Developing Humility:
9. Ahimsa in Action at Luvin Arms
10. JAINA Convention
11. Jamaica Surgical Mission;An Humbling Experience
May 2017
December 2016 Issue Highlights
1. Power of Forgiveness
2. Forgiveness of Bhagwan Mahavir
3. Forgiveness in World Religions
4. Forgiveness Festivals in Various Religions
5. Challenges with Practicing Forgiveness
6. Forgiveness: Miraculous Energy for Complete Healing of Soul
7. Choosing forgiveness in Difficult Situations
December 2016
August 2016 Issue Highlights
1. Learning about Jainism
2. Growing Up as a Jain in North America
3. Practicing Jain Principles
4. Young Jains of America
5. YJA Convention 2016
6. Young Jain Embracing the Path of Renunciation
7. JAINA committee Spotlight: JAINA upliftment Program
8. Active Teenegers of Joy
9. Padmshri Dr Kumarpal Desai Awarded Ahimsa Ratna Award
10. Finding my way to Jainism
11. Tying The Knot(Matrimonials)
12. Being Agent of Change
 August 2016
April 2016 Issue Highlights
1. Drawning of Jain Academic Education in North America
2. Veerayatan 3rd Global Conference at Rajgir
3. Compassion: A Necessary Virtue For Liberation
4. Practicing Compassion Towards The Sick and Poor
5. Compassion Towards Animals
6. Creationg heaven On Earth Through Compassionalte Communication
7. Being Compassionate With Ourselves
8. Talking on A 21 Day Kindness Challanges
9. Book Report: Undestading Jainism
10. Children's Corner
11. Tying The Knot(Matrimonials)
12. Recipes
13. Jaina 2015 Financial Report
 April 2016
Dec 2015 Issue Highlights
1. What Jainism Should Mean to Us
2. How to get Through College in the Most Jain Way Possible
3. Santhara
4. Sallekhana
5. Bhagvan Mahavir Says - Respect the Nature
6. Parliament Of The World's Religious
7. JAINA Committee Spotlight, Media Production
8. Possessing or Getting Possessed
9. Children's Corner
10. Tying The Knot(Matrimonials)
11. Recipes
12. JAINA Awards
13. JAINA Commitee List
Dec 2015
Apr - May 2015 Issue Highlights
1. JAINA Upliftment Project
2. Identity and Role of Shravak
3. Jainism in African Countries
4. Jainism in the UAE
5. Jainism in Asia
6. Jainism in Australia and the UK
7. Lost Horizon of the Rich Jain Heritage
8. Antwerp Jain Temple
9. Shree Digambar Jain Association
10. Parliament of World Religion
 April - May 2015
Sept - Oct 2013 Issue Highlights
1. President's Message
2. Jaina Reflection
3. Meet Jaina Executive Committee
4. Meet Jaina Interns Summer 2013
5. Paryushan Parva
6. Das Lakshna Parva
7. My Experience at United Nations
8. The Message of Mahavir
9. JAINA Awards
10. 17th Biennial Jaina Convention Report
 Sept - Oct 2013
April - June 2013 Issue Highlights
1. JAINA Accomplishments
2. Help your Jain Sisters & Brothers - JAINA Upliftment Project
3. Jaina Recognition Awards
4. Jaina Financials
5. Jain Centre News
6. Message of Bhagawan Mahavir
7. Creed Sects are Bodies & Religion is Soul
8. Arihant Simandhar Swami
9. The Jain Approach to Green the Planet
10. Gemstone Justice
11. JAINA Convention
April - June 2013
January - March 2013 Issue Highlights
1. Jain Academic Scholarship
2. The Success Story of The Jain eLibrary
3. Power Of Silence, Power of Moun Vrat
4. Young Jains of America (YJA Convention 2012)
5. Story of a Benevolent Virtuous & Dauntless Jain
6. Claremont Lincoln University Opens a Center of Jain Studies
7. Historically First Time all Jain Sects have jointly demanded National Minority Status
8. Jain Center of Greater Boston
9. Ahmedabad: National Seminar on Shree Ashtapad Tirth
10. Biennial Jaina Convention
 Jan - March 2013
August 2012 Issue Highlights
1. Talk by Arvind Vora on Nelson Mandela international Day
2. JAINA International Teachers' Conference 2012
3. JAINA Candidates for Legislative Internship & Dharmic Seva Survey Project
4. JAINA Extends Its International Outreach
5. JAINA Academic Scholarship Program Awards
6. Draupadi, an Awe�inspiring Play
7. Mangalam: The Jain TV Show
8. Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth 99 Yatra 2011
9. Claremont University Inaugurates Jain Studies program
10. The JAINA Calendar
August 2012
May 2011 Issue Highlights
1. Sadhutva
2. Jain Traditions and Spirituality in North America
3. In Search for Happiness
4. Jain Centers & Temples in North America
5. Jain Monks and Scholars in North America
6. Muni Shri Santbalji – A Great Social Worker
7. Unleashing the Power of the Ego-less Self
8. Lead me Closer to the Moksha Marg
9. Gyanini Dasha
10. Spreading Jainism Globally
May 2011
March 2010 Issue Highlights
1. Interfaith Activities - A Jain Perspective
2. A Moving Experience Embracing the tenets of my father's religion
3. Parliament of World Religions - Melbourne 2009
4. Anoop Vora's perspective of Interfaith Activities
5. Preserving Jain Heritage in South India
6. Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of Jainism
7. Section on Youth Outreach
8. Victorious Ones - Jain Images of Perfection
9. Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Stamp Release
10. NAMO Sudoku
 March 2010
Winter 2009 Issue Highlights
1. Guest Articles
2. Voices of the Next Generation of Jains
3. Social Cohesion
4. Jain Diaspora
5. Young Jains of America
6. Anekant Community Center
7. Shatavadhani Munishri Ajitchandrasagarji Maharaj
8. Hindi Article
Winter 2009
October 2009 Issue Highlights
1. Interesting Facts & Firsts
2. Ahimsa, Ecology, and Strict Vegetarianism as The Jain Way of Life
3. The Basis of Jain Vegetarianism
4. Professor Jagdish N. Sheth: An Intellectual Giant Among Us
5. Empowerment based on Jain Values
6. The Environmental and Ecological Teachings of Tirthankara Mahavira
7. Nonviolence and Ecology in Practice
8. Sacred Balance: An Active Pursuit
9. Jains Go Green
10. Paryushan, Das Lakshana Parva & Other Activities in North America
 October 2009
Fall 2008 Issue Highlights
1. Headquarter News
2. Jains Marches on
3. Education Committee
4. Interfaith Committee
5. Jaina Yatra
6. Veerayatan
7. Jain Center and You
8. News and Views
9. Samyagdarshan
10. Committee News
 Fall 2008
Winter 2007 Issue Highlights
1. From the President
2. Guest Editorial Teams Notes
3. Dharma Gnan
4. Prerna
5. Shiksha
6. Young voices
7. Global Jains & JAINA
 Winter 2007

Winter 2007 (2) Issue Highlights
1. Jain Unity
2. Bhairavi Desai
3. An Island of Jain Unity
4. Spiritual and Religious Care
5. Celebrating Unity
6. Chandu Shah
7. Saurabh Dalal
8. Poetry
9. Jainism and Global Citizenship
10. Karma in Jainism
 Winter 2007 (2)

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