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Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,
Jai Jinendra!
If you have not registered for JAINA Convention 2021 yet, kindly register to take the advantage of the early bird price. The Convention Committee is working hard to give you a fantastic experience. In this virtual Convention, we have something for all age groups. Read about major program highlights like Culture Program, Drama, Eminent Speakers, Spiritual Sessions, Youth, Kids, and other entertainment events. For all Sponsorship opportunities please contact
conventionfundraising@jaina.org.
JAINA is truly grateful to everyone who helped us raise $700,000 towards the JAINA Vaiyavach committee to serve our Sadhu & Sadhvi Bhagwants. We request you to please help us reach our goal of 2021 to raise One Million Dollars for all the various projects. So far, the committee has approved funds for 5 New Vihardhams, 2 renovations of existing vihardhams, and a clinic for Sadhu & Sadhvis near Sankheswara Tirth. We still need funds for four other projects that the Vaiyavach committee is considering.
As a first installment of our new initiative “Know your JAINA”, Vaiyavach Committee will host a community Zoom meeting on Saturday February 13 at 1:00 pm EST or 10:00 am PST. You will be able to meet the committee chair Dr. Jasvant Modi and his team to learn about committee’s current and future plans, ask questions or volunteer to work for the committee. Please join the meeting and learn how JAINA committees fulfil their responsibilities.
As a part of Vaiyavach’s fundraising, JAINA is inviting you to watch an inspirational Hindi Play, "NARVIR" - Saga of Our Solemn Duty, on Valentine's Day - February 14, 2021. If you would like to be a sponsor of the play for a donation of $10,000 please contact Mahesh Wadher at 909 376 4027. Each sponsor will be given one minute of air time to speak during the showing of the play on TV Asia, the JAINA website, YouTube, and Facebook.
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur invites you to celebrate the virtual Global Youth Festival on February 14, 2021. During this one-day event, you will gain profound knowledge and practical insights directly from the most experienced, influential, and loved spiritual masters and mentors of the world.
The Jain Digest Editorial Team has published the February 2021 issue of Jain Digest and is now available at www.jaina.org.
Watch the live Aatma Yatra Diksha Mahotsav taking place at Girnar on February 14, 2021. The Mahotsav, guided by Pujya Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, will witness nine holy souls renouncing the material world and embracing the path of soul liberation.
Read the life story of "Kalikal Sarvagna" Acharya Shri Hemchandra Suri under the Jain story section.
Please spend a moment to sign the petition 'Save Shikharji' to protect our Pilgrimage, help our Heritage.
JAINA Scouting Committee helps Scout/Scouter to celebrate Scout Sunday virtually on February 7, 2021, with an intention to create a collage image for posterity.
Listen to the impact and the scientific benefits associated by reciting Navkar Mantra before consuming food by Rahul Kapoor Jain
Please see below for details or links, if any, on all the above items.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Wadher
JAINA President
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Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,
It was 1981 when we came together as Jains and formed JAINA – an organization that binds us all. This year, in the face of all the turbulence that the last year has caused throughout the world, we come together to craft a “Resilient Path to Peace”.
JAINA cordially invites you to the 21st biennial JAINA Convention to be held virtually from July 1st to 6th, 2021. Every two years, the JAINA Convention brings together over 5000 attendees, presenters, spiritual leaders, and other dignitaries from around the world. We welcome Jains and friends of Jains from the USA, Canada, India, Europe, Africa, UAE, Australia, and across the globe.
The Convention will feature a state-of-the-art, user-friendly, and interactive conference platform with many features such as an online Main Hall, 6 Breakout Rooms, 4 Competition Rooms, and an Exhibition Hall.
Early Registration Special - $5 until February 28!
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Watch this brief video (in Hindi and English) for a quick overview of the Convention.
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It is our pleasure and honor to announce that prominent leaders, world-renowned scholars, and other dignitaries will present thought-provoking ideas around Jain principles at the Convention. We have more than 45 speakers who will shower us with Jinvani.
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Sadhu/Sadhvi Pravachans
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Acharya Ratnasundersuri Maharaj Saheb
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Rashtrasant Gurudev Shree Namramuni
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Shri Jinchandra Maharaj
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Acharya Vimal Sagar
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Pramansagarji Maharaj
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Acharya Uday Vallabh Suriji
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Naypadma Sagarji Maharaj
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Acharya Mahabodhi suriji maharaj saheb
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Shree Dhirajmuni Maharaj Saheb
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Sadhvi Shilapiji
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Sadhvi Charitraarth Prabhaji
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Ashirwad Speech from Sadhu/Sadhvi
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Acharya Chandanaji
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Acharya
Dr. Lokesh Muni
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Bhattarak Charukeertiji
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Manak Muniji
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Acharyashri Roopchandraji
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Keynote Speaker
Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai
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Featured Speakers
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Shri Gyanvatsal Swami
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BK Sister Shivani
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Dr. Veerendra Heggade
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Eminent Speakers
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Dr. Kumarpal Desai
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Dr. Jitendra Shah
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Shri Deepakbhai (Bardoliwala)
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Session Speakers
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Shri Motilal Oswal
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Dr. Jagdish Sheth
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Dr. Bipin Doshi
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Dr. Sejal Shah
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Dr. Ramjan Hasaniya
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Rahul Kapoor Jain
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Nipun Mehta
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Dr. Bimal Chhajer
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Dr. Shamini Jain
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Miki Chase
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Parag Mehta
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Dr. Christopher Miller
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Ashish Chauhan
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Parul Somani
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Nitin Ajmera
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Nehal Bhatt
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Rikin Shah
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Mehuli Kamdar
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Taralaben Doshi
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Tentative Convention Schedule
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We are waiting to hear back from additional speakers.
The names will be announced after we confirm their participation in the convention.
Early Registration Special - $5 until February 28!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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The Convention presents many sponsorship opportunities. Please show your support today.
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For all Sponsorship opportunities please contact
conventionfundraising@jaina.org.
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Path to Liberation - JAINA Vaiyavach Committee
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JAINA Vaiyavach Committee is excited to invite you to watch an inspirational play in Hindi “NARVIR – Saga of our Solemn duty” on Valentine's Day - February 14, 2021. It is a story of the previous life of King Kumarpal. The play will be broadcast live on TVASIA, JAINA website www.jaina.org and other social media sites.
If you would like to be a sponsor of the play for a donation of $10,000 please contact Mahesh Wadher at 909 376 4027. Each sponsor will be given one minute of airtime to speak during the showing of the play.
 The names of all
the donors who have already donated $500 or more towards Vaiyavach projects and any new donations henceforth until February 7th, 2021 will be displayed during the
entire play on TV Asia screen, JAINA website, and other social media sites.
With Gurubhagwant's Blessings, we have been able to raise $700,000. Our goal for 2021 is Dollars one Million Dollars. JAINA is truly grateful to all the generous
donors who did their part in vaiyavach projects. The fundraising is still ongoing for the following projects that the Vaiyavach Committee is considering.
- Three Classrooms for Sadhu Sadhvis at Shrutratnakar campus
just 4 Km from Sankheswara Tirth. $15,000 for each classroom
- New Vihardham in Nandej ($70,000) on the Ahmedadabad - Nadiad
highway.
- Renovation of A Sadhviji Vihardham ($35,0000) and construction of
a new Vihardham for Sadhus ($70,000) at Moti Aadraj near
Ahmedabad.
- Renovation of Upashraya ($40,000) at Thara village in Banaskantha
district.
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PLEASE CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW TO JOIN
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JAINA.ORG
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Facebook
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YouTube
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TV AISA
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SRMD GLOBAL YOUTH FESTIVAL - VIRTUAL EDITION 2021
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It’s time to transform chaos into creation.
To plug into a charging station.
To live fuller, love deeper, and aim higher.
It brings us immense joy to invite you to amp up your life at the
SRMD Global Youth Festival: The Virtual Edition 2021
Celebrating the day of love, meet a multitude of inspiring personalities at this confluence of spiritual masters and saints, industry leaders and artists, humanitarian heroes and like-minded youth from around the globe.
Discover how world-renowned trailblazers forge their own path of excellence, manifest their purpose, and rise to the occasion.
Get ready for an immersive 24-hour experience for the mind, body, heart and soul.
Gain profound knowledge and practical insights directly from the most experienced, influential, and loved spiritual masters and mentors of the world.
Keynote Address by
Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai
“Tremendous energy, enthusiasm, exuberance, and power are the assets of today’s youth. They have the drive but need the direction. They have the wings and if given the eyes they can soar high and far in the spiritual skies.”
Widen your horizons through engaging talks by featured speakers including high-performance achievers, opinion makers, industry leaders, artists and humanitarian heroes.
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INSIDE FEBRUARY 2021 JAIN DIGEST
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 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Acharya Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj By Anop R. Vora.
On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Acharya Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj, a 151” tall statue composed of 8 materials and entitled Statue
of Peace of Acharyaji was installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpur. It was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi remotely from Delhi. While explaining
the impact Acharyaji had on his life, Anopbhai says, “We can never thank Acharya Ji enough for the huge impact he has left on the society. I bow down with reverence
and express my deep gratitude from the bottom of my heart to this great Jain saint of India.”
Read the whole article:
https://issuu.com/jaindigest/docs/jain_digest_february_2021/s/11653266
Jain Digest February 2021
Are you interested in writing for the June 2021 Jain Digest? You can write on varied topics such as Compassion, Devotion, Jain Education, Inspiration, Transformation, or any other topics related to Jain principles. For more information, send us an email
at
jaindigestpublication@gmail.com or send a Text or WhatsApp message to 310-721-5947
You can also read all the past Jain Digest issues by clicking on the below button.
Jain Digest
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Aatma Yatra Diksha Mahotsav
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 Under the
guidance of Pujya Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, Parasdham invites you to join the live Aatma Yatra Diksha Mahotsav taking place at Girnar, India on February
14, 2021. During the Mahotsav, 9 aspirants will take Diksha renouncing the material world. More information here.
Mahotsav Details
Date: February 14, 2021 Time: 8: 30 AM (IST) Channel: live.parasdham.org |
facebook.com/ParasdhamIndia |
youtube.com/ParasdhamTV
This year’s Diksha Mahotsav is indeed unique with more than 125 Jain sanghs across the world participating through the We Jain platform. We feel blessed
to invite all the JAINA bhaviks to watch this Mahotsav LIVE and do heartfelt Saiyam Anumodna.
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Jain Story: Acharya Hemchandra
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Acharya Hemchandra was born in 1088 into the Modha Vanik (merchant) caste, in the town of Dhandhuka, sixty miles from the city Ahmedabad in Gujarat State. His parents were Chachadev and Pahini. When Pahini was pregnant, she had a beautiful dream. She
narrated her dream to Acharya Devasuri, who was in Dhandhuka at that time. The Acharya said that Pahini was to give birth to a son who would make great progress in
the areas of spiritual knowledge, intuition, and conduct. Upon birth, the child was named Changdeva.
The next time Acharya Devasuri was in Dhandhuka, he saw Pahini carrying her son. He said to Pahini, “Let me take care of this brilliant son. He is destined
to be a great spiritual leader.” However, he could not convince her to give him her son. The Acharya kept pursuing and reminding her that her son would become a famous
monk and would glorify the Jain Order. Again, he requested that she should sacrifice her self-interest and love for the child for the good of the people. Ultimately,
Pahini let the Acharya take her son with him.
 He initiated
Changdeva into monkhood and named him Somachandra. The disciple was very intelligent and soon mastered the darshanas, scriptures, nyaya, grammar, etc. At the same
time, he cultivated excellent virtues like forbearance, tolerance, holiness, simplicity, discipline, chastity, and generosity. Somachandra was incomparable in administration
and efficiency. Acharaya Devasuri made Somachandra an acharya when he was only twenty-one years old. At that time, he was given the name Hemchandra Acharya.
The fame of Hemchandra’s efficacy and knowledge gradually spread everywhere. The noble culture was on the rise in Gujarat due to the ability of Hemchandra
and the cooperation of King Siddharaja of Gujarat. King Siddharaja was succeeded by Kumarpal.
To be continued…
Content Source: www.jainworld.com
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Sign the Petition: Save Shikharji
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Please spend a moment to sign the petition 'Save Shikharji' to protect our sacred Pilgrimage place and our Heritage. By signing this Appeal, you are asking that the Government must recognize and declare the ‘Shikharji Hills’ as a place of worship of Jains
and expedite the process for the same.
http://chng.it/dBYDPx7y
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SCOUT SUNDAY EVENT
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 February
7th is Scout Sunday. JAINA Scouting Committee helps you to celebrate Scout Sunday virtually this year with an intention to create a collage image for posterity.
Please send a recent photo of the Scout and/or Scouter in uniform, as you celebrate the Scout Sunday by February 7th, to
scouting@jaina.org along with;
- Scout / Scouter's Name
- Rank/Position
- Unit & Council
- Jain Center Name
The Boys Scout of America Jain Religious Emblem details are at https://www.jaina.org/page/BSA_emblem_awards
If you have any questions/concerns please contact Scouting Committee Chair, Harshid Shah at
hmshah99@yahoo.com.
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Why should we recite Navkar Mantra before we consume food? - By Rahul Kapoor Jain
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DONATE
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Mail your Donations in favor of JAINA to :
Ashok Savla (JAINA Treasurer),
8843 1/2 Longden Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780
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Gifts of Stocks and Securities (Stocks, Bonds, etc.)
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JAINA accepts any Securities of Stock, Bonds, etc.
Transferring appreciated stocks and securities to JAINA can be a great way
to make a charitable gift, and you can benefit in two ways. By donating publicly traded stocks to avoid capital gains taxes. Plus,
you may take the full fair market value of the gift (on the date it is transferred, rather than the amount you originally paid for
it) as a charitable deduction on your income taxes. You may transfer securities either from a brokerage account or from your IRA account.
Please consult your tax advisor.
Please contact Ashok Savla
JAINA Tresurer - +1 (626) 372 -4246
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Your donation is tax-deductible.
JAINA (Federation of Jain Associations in North America) is a Non-Profit tax-exempt organization, registered under IRS Section 501 (C) (3) EL# 54-1280028
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