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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
 Today is the first
day of Navpad Oli, and JAINA wishes each one of you sukh-sata during this Oli. This nine-days Ayambil Tapa is performed to salute nine supreme posts in the universe. Read the importance
of all nine PADS.
The Vaiyavach Committee of JAINA along with Shrut Ratnakar invites you to watch the Surishvar and Samrat Drama online on April 30, 2022.
Inside the February 2022 Jain Digest, read the article Diving in divine Love where Pujya Gurudevshri explains that love, when directed towards the Divine alone can bring the experience of true happiness.
Recently, JAINA Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee hosted its first vegan Jain hangout of 2022 at the plant-based restaurant Double Zero. Jains of all ages and backgrounds came together to enjoy delicious vegan and Jain-friendly food, connect with like-minded
Jains and listen to an incredible panel of prominent Jain speakers.
Last month, the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago had a Seva day. People of all ages came together to give selfless service to society.
Sky Bird Travel & Tours, founded by CEO, Mr. Arvin Shah and Jaya Shah, celebrated its 45th Anniversary with a gala luncheon and Proclamation Ceremony at its headquarters in Southfield. The Shahs have generously donated over many years to support various
philanthropic projects run by JAINA. Many dignitaries attended the event.
Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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Navpad Oli
 Jain observes the Festival of Navpad
Oli, which lasts for nine days, twice a year. The first one falls in the bright fortnight of Ashwina month (September/October) and the second during the bright fortnight of Chaitra
month (March/April).
It is exactly between Shukla Saptami (Seventh lunar day) to Purnima (Full moon day) in both Ashwina and Chaitra months. Navpad Oli starts in the middle of Navratri, the
Hindu festival of India.
Both the Navpad Oli falls among five Shaswata Atthai of Jain. The rest of the three Atthais are Chaturmasik Atthai (Thrice in a year).
Jain performs Ayambil Tapa for nine days to salute these nine supreme posts in the universe. Ayambil (Ayambila) is a special type of fast in that one eats only boiled
grains that too once a day. It is not permitted to add anything including sugar/oil to the boiled grains
Read the importance of all nine PADS here
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SURISHVAR AND SAMRAT - VICTORY OF AHIMSA OVER CRUELTY
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 The Vaiyavach Committee of JAINA in cooperation
with Shrut Ratnakar presents “Surishvar and Samrat” - Victory of Ahimsa over Cruelty. An original play in Gujarati, specially created for the occasion, will be streamed on Saturday,
April 30th evening on Zoom! Be the first ones to witness the glorious history of how Acharya Shri Heer Vijay Surishvarji transforms a cruel king Samrat Akbar into a compassionate
human being, who stops killing innocent animals, gives up eating meat, and provides protection for many Tirths. Let us all watch this amazing transformation of Samrat Akbar in his
own words.
This event is a fund-raising event in support of Shrut Ratnakar’s Adhyayan Kendra. The main objective of Shrut Ratnakar is to provide various Jainism courses, high-level
research, promote the Jain Principles, train scholars, and preservation of rare Jain Granths. The Adhyayan Kendra is a first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to imparting knowledge
of Jain Dharma to all.
It is being constructed on 2.5 Acres of land – a mere 5 km from Shankheswara Tirth. It will provide the study of Sanskrit, Prakrit, and English languages, the teaching
of Scriptures and Doctrines, a library with more than 40,000 books, study rooms, a conference hall, Upashrayas for Sadhus and Sadhvis, a medical clinic, a Temple, and other amenities
for those who come to learn. Seminars and Online Courses will also be organized for participants from all over the world.
We humbly request your financial support for this noble cause. Available donation opportunities are:
Drama Sponsorship
Diamond sponsorship ($11,000): The donor will get to submit a short video speech; family photo will be displayed during the broadcast and on JAINA website.
Gold sponsorship ($7,000): The donor family photo and a brief statement will be displayed during the broadcast and will be posted on JAINA website.
Silver sponsorship ($5,000): The donor family name and a brief statement will be displayed during the broadcast and will be posted on JAINA website.
| Adhyayan Kendra Sponsorship |
| Entire Campus |
$ 1 Million |
| Jain Temple |
$ 175,000 |
| Library with 40,000 books |
$ 150,000 |
| Bhojan Shala |
$100,000 |
| Ayambil Shala |
$75,000 |
| Academic Activity Building |
$75,000 |
| Computer room |
$40,000 |
| Audio Video room |
$40,000 |
| Sadhu Upashrayas (6) |
$15,000 each |
| Sadhvi Upashrayas (6) |
$15,000 each |
| Study Rooms (6) |
$ 15,000 each |
Notes: Donor names will be displayed on a Takti. Donations are tax deductible in India & USA. Shrut Ratnakar is also FCRA approved. For INR, please write check in the name
of “Shrut Ratnakar”. For US $, please write check in the name of “JAINA” with Memo: “Shrut Ratnakar”.
Please contact any of the following if you are interested in any of these sponsorships or donation opportunities: Mr Hamendra Doshi (213) 448-7722 or Dr Jasvant Modi
(213) 999-7011.
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Inside February 2022 Jain Digest
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Diving in Divine Love By Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai
The emotion of love is common, but the experience of love is not the same. In this article, Pujya Gurudevshri explains that love, when directed towards the Divine alone can
bring the experience of true happiness Pujya Gurudevshri says, “A devotee is not satisfied with mere words or knowledge of principles. He yearns for the experience; an intimate, personal,
direct experience of the divine. This can be had only when the supreme love for the divine manifests.
A devotee then experiences divine intoxication and complete contentment. Such an experience of the divine state manifests as a result of love, faith, and surrender of individuality.
Wondrous is the state of such a devotee.”
Read full Article
JAIN DIGEST FEBRUARY 2022
Jain Digest
Also, the Jain Digest Committee calls you to share a life lesson you have learned that had an impact on your life.
Throughout our life, we continue to learn important life lessons from our loved ones and from our own experiences. These lessons help us in making the right decisions
and making progress in our education, career, family life, and our overall personal growth.
Often during a small event or a casual discussion, we learn something that has a positive impact on our life. Do you recall any such event or discussion? Do you have
any learnings that you would like to pass on to others? If you do, we are inviting you to submit a story (up to 250 words) about it. Please limit your story to just one learning and
tell us what impact it had on your life.
Kindly fill out the form at: https://www.bit.ly/JDCC-June2022. Please send us your story by Sunday, April 17, 2022.
Selected stories will be published in the “Community Corner” section of the June 2022 issue of Jain Digest. Here is a simple
example for your reference.
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JAINA Committee Update
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 On February 6, 2022, JAINA
Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee hosted its first vegan Jain hangout of 2022 at the plant-based restaurant Double Zero, where Jains of all ages and backgrounds came together to enjoy delicious
vegan and Jain-friendly food, connect with like-minded Jains, and listen to an incredible panel of prominent Jain speakers. This outstanding turnout is a testament to their continued
efforts and dedication to the global Jain community, and they thank all of you for your continued support. To learn more about the latest events from the JAINA Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee,
visit
bit.ly/thejainveganinitiative.
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Jain Center Latest News
 Last month, the Jain Society of Metropolitan
Chicago had a Seva day - a great community service event. It was a huge success with the help and support of 170+ dedicated volunteers and their selfless service to give back to society!
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Sky Bird Travel & Tours Celebrated 45th Anniversary
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 Sky Bird Travel & Tours
has been in the travel business since 1976. Founded by CEO Mr. Arvin Shah and his wife, Jaya, Sky Bird Travel opened its first office in Detroit’s Historic Book Building. In 1985,
the company took flight and moved to the city of Southfield.
On Friday, March 18th, Sky Bird Travel celebrated its 45th Anniversary with a gala luncheon and Proclamation Ceremony at its headquarters. In attendance were special
guests City of Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver, Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss, Michigan State Representative Kyra Bolden, and Southfield Chief of Police Elvin Barren. Dr. Manish
Mehta attended as JAINA’s Vice-Chair of the Academic Liaison Committee, which has received excellent service from Sky Bird Travel for nearly 100 of the total 800 students from 25
countries who have attended the International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) in India beginning in 2004. The Shahs have generously donated over many years to support various philanthropic
projects run by JAINA and its partners in India (e.g., Bidada Sarvodaya Charitable Trust Hospital), and were Maha Sanghpati for the JAINA 99 Yatra programs held in 2011-12 and 2016-17
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