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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
 We are excited to
bring you new sponsorship opportunities for JAINA Convention 2023. We would greatly appreciate your participation in supporting the financial needs of this Convention through the
sponsorship opportunities mentioned below. Your pledges will significantly contribute to the Convention's success.
In observance of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji’s 100th birth anniversary, JAINA has sponsored the Construction of a new Panjaraople just outside Shankheshwar.
In observance of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji’s 100th birth anniversary, JAINA has sponsored the Construction of a new Panjaraople just outside Shankheshwar. The JAINA
Vaiyavach Committee has decided to support planting two thousand trees on both sides of the section of the Panchasar - Sankheshwar Highway, on which 30,000 sadhu sadhvis undertake
vihar every year. A cool and shaded path for them can greatly serve them. The JAINA members planted the first eleven of the 2,000 planned trees on February 5. Read more about it below.
Inside Jain Digest February 2023, read an article by Ramesh Khandhar explaining why we need to develop intuition to progress on the spiritual path and show us how to achieve it. He says Meditation, spiritual practice, nature, outdoor activities, self-awareness,
and mindfulness help reprogram our subconscious and conscious mind for the intuitive voice to flow through without any ego interference.
JAINA Women’s Committee presents a quarterly conference on Sunday, March 4, 2023. Please find the joining details below.
Jain Center London invites you to their Pratishtha Mahotsav 2023 from August 24-28, 2023.
Watch an interview with Pritesh Mutha, a Gastroenterologist and Advisory Board member of the Jain Vegan Initiative, talking about the myths and benefits of a vegan diet for children. The interview link is given below.
Indian Circle for Caring USA, Inc. plans to publish two Heart Health Myths and facts every Friday during February month. Learn the two myths about Heart Health they published last week and share them with your loved ones.
The Jain Foundation invites you to the 174th session of Jain Talks on February 17, 2023, where Mr. Chaitanya Sanghani will talk about "Mahapurusho Ki Mahagatha - Shrimad Rajchandraji". Find the session joining details below.
Please download the PDF version of "Rainbow Food for the Vegan Palate" by Pramodaben Chitrabhanu. It's a vegan Jain cookbook for a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle, entirely in line with our value of ahimsa, practiced with every meal. A vegan
diet has been seen to provide numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and Type 2 Diabetes. Read more about the book and share the book
with your loved ones.
With the blessings of Gurudev Shri Namra Muni Maharaj Saheb, Parasdham is bringing a soul kalyanak Sankool, Parasdham Girnar. Please find out more about it below.
Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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JAINA Convention 2023
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We kindly request your participation in supporting the financial needs of this convention through the below crucial sponsorship opportunities.
Your pledges will greatly contribute to its success. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our donors and esteemed members of JAINA for their unwavering support in past conventions.
For queries, please get in touch with Fundraising Committee at frc@jainaoffice.org.
All Sponsorship Opportunities
Register For Convention 2023
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JAINA Tree Planting initiative
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 In observance of Gurudev
Shri Chitrabhanuji’s 100th birth anniversary, JAINA has sponsored the construction of a new Panjaraople just outside Shankheshwar in Panchasara town. The boundary wall and the gates
of the Panjarapole have already been erected. The panjarapole is about 8 km from the Shankheshwar Temple on the Shankheshwar- Ahmedabad highway. JAINA President Hareshbhai Shah performed
a groundbreaking ceremony of Shri Chitrabhanuji Pinjrapole in Shankheshwar on January 24 in the presence of Panditji Shri Jitendra B. Shah. This section of the highway is arid, with
very few trees around. Thousands of our Sadhus in vihar to or from Shankheshwar endure this harsh environment.
The Vaiyavach Committee of JAINA is sponsoring the planting of two thousand trees on both sides of this section of the highway. JAINA has contracted with Sadbhaawna Trust of Rajkot, which has already planted two million trees. The trees they plant have
a life expectancy of 200 to 500 years. The trust starts with planting ten feet baby plants purchased from nurseries, planting them on designated routes, placing an eight feet high
wire cage, nurturing it with water and fertilizers as needed for three years, and maintaining a registry. These trees provide shelter and food for birds, cool the region, act as an
oxygen factory, attract rain, and provide shade for pedestrians and our Sadhu Sadhvis as they travel this route.
On Feb 5, the JAINA team planted the first eleven of the 2,000 trees outside the Chitrabhanuji Panjarapole in the presence presence of the Sarpanch of Shankheshwar town
and seven members of the Chitrabhanuji family.
The cost of preparing the ground by removing the wild grass, leveling, etc., is estimated to be $50 per tree. A nameplate with the donor’s name will be affixed to the tree, and a
tree photograph will be provided. Please donate generously (in the multiple of 10 trees - $500 for 10 trees) to the Vaiyavach committee of JAINA and create a legacy that will last
for more than 200 years.
Donate to Tree Planting initiative
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Jain Digest February 2023
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Intuition: A Resource that leads to Self-Realization by Ramesh Khandhar
Intuition is a sudden and inexplicable feeling that arises in us. It is the mysterious force that guides, protects, and informs us. It is considered the highest form of intelligence
we have access to. Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Western philosophies have connected intuition with planes of higher consciousness or the soul.
Everyone has the capacity to be intuitive. How to tap into the resources hidden within us is just a matter of learning. In this article, Rameshbhai explains why we need
to develop intuition to progress on the spiritual path. He also shows us how to achieve it. He says,
“Meditation, spiritual practice, nature, outdoor activities, self-awareness, and mindfulness, all of them help reprogram our subconscious and conscious mind for the intuitive voice to flow through without any ego interference”.
To learn more about this fascinating topic, go to:
Click Here to Read this Article
To read the full February 2023 Jain Digest, go to:
Jain Digest February 2023
Send us your feedback and get it published!
Beginning with this issue, we are adding a new feature - “Letters to Editor.” This is your chance to give us your feedback and get it published in the magazine
along with your picture.
Here are the details:
- As you read the various articles, think about which articles you liked, ideas for improvement in the magazine, and suggestions for any content that will help us all in our spiritual
advancement.
- Send us your feedback via email to jaindigestpublication@gmail.com before March 31, 2023
- The editorial team will review and select the letters for publication.
- If your letter is selected, we will contact you for your picture.
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Women's Committee Conference on Mental Health
 Please mark your calendar for March
4, 2023! On the occasion of Women’s Day, JAINA Women’s Committee brings you an influential conference on Positive Mental Health. We all are coming out of COVID blues, but blues are
something we need to deal with positively to be healthy.
Please join us on zoom to hear our expert, Dr. Nalini Jhutani, give us an understanding of mental health and how to deal with it creatively. More details are in the link
below.
Click Here
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JAIN CENTER OF LONDON NEWS
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 Jain Center London invites you to their
Pratishtha Mahotsav 2023 from August 24-28, 2023, in London, UK. Please check the details
here.
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Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee
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 On January 25, 2023, Dr. Pritesh
Mutha, Gastroenterologist and Advisory Board member of the Jain Vegan Initiative, was interviewed on live television on Fox 26 about the myths and benefits of a vegan diet for children
and how a conscious plant-based diet can provide the necessary nutrients for healthy growth of kids, along with the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Please watch the
interview
here.
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American Heart Month - Heart Health Myths
Did you know February Is American Heart Month? The most significant push for cardiovascular health awareness. As part of the “Health and Wellness Awareness – Education with a purpose” series, Indian Circle for Caring USA, Inc. plans to publish 2 Heart
Health Myths and facts every Friday during February. They encourage you to read and reflect on the facts surrounding heart disease and, more importantly, act on improving your heart
health. Please share with your loved ones to create awareness.
Last Friday, they published 2 Myths:
- Myth#1 - Heart Disease Is a Man’s Problem.
- Myth#2 - Chest pain is the only warning sign of a heart attack.
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The Jain Foundation - Jain Talks
 The Jain Foundation invites you
to the 174th session of Jain Talks.
Shrimad Rajchandra was a Jain poet, mystic, philosopher, scholar, and reformer. He claimed to recall his past life at the age of seven. He performed Avadhāna, a memory
retention and recollection test that gained him popularity, but he later discouraged it in favor of his spiritual pursuits. He wrote a lot of philosophical poetry, including Atma
Siddhi. He is best known for his Jainism teachings and spiritual guidance to Mahatma Gandhi. In the 174th episode of JainTalks, we will learn more about the life of Shrimad Rajchandraji.
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Cookbook: Rainbow Food for the Vegan Palate
 We are thrilled to announce the
release of the PDF version of "Rainbow Food for the Vegan Palate" by Pramodaben Chitrabhanu. It's a vegan Jain cookbook for a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle, entirely
in line with our value of ahimsa, practiced with every meal. This cookbook promotes a plant-based lifestyle and highlights the delicious and nutritious dishes that can be prepared
while fully avoiding all animal products. It showcases how a vegan diet can be both delicious and culturally diverse and provides a glimpse into the rich and colorful world of plant-based
cooking. This cookbook also omits root vegetables, so all recipes are compatible with the traditional Jain diet that avoids vegetables such as onions, garlic, carrot, and potatoes.
Publishing the PDF version of this cookbook is a humble effort to realize the dream of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu on his 100th birth anniversary. We would like to thank
Pramodaben Chitrabhanu for writing this book and Ruchika Chitrabhanu and Pratik Bhanshali for their efforts to make the PDF version of this book available.
The vegan lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular as people seek a healthier and more sustainable living. A vegan diet has provided numerous health benefits, including
reduced risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and Type 2 Diabetes. In addition, a vegan diet is an environmentally friendly choice, as it reduces the demand for animal products
and helps to conserve precious resources such as water and land. More and more Jains are adopting a vegan diet to practice ahimsa in a more profound sense.
"Rainbow Food for the Vegan Palate" features an informative forward section containing nutritional information and advice from experts and the main focus: a wide variety
of recipes, including classic Indian dishes, international cuisine, and unique fusion recipes. Each recipe is accompanied by a stunning photograph and includes a detailed ingredient
list and cooking instructions. Whether you are already a vegan or simply looking to reduce your consumption of animal products, "Rainbow Food for the Vegan Plate" is the perfect guide
to a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle. So, start exploring the world of vegan cooking today, and experience the delicious, nutritious, and vibrant world of plant-based food.
Click here to download the cookbook: bit.ly/rainbowfoodcookbook. The print version is available on Amazon or through the Jiv Daya Committee of JAINA.
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Parasdham Girnar
 With the blessings of Pujya
Gurudev Shri Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, Parasdham is bringing Parasdham Girnar, a soul kalyanak Sankool built in 51000 Sq ft. More details about Parasdham Girnar are
here.
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