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JAINA Convention 2021
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 We are calling all Businesses, Non-Profit Organizations, and Vendors!
Showcase your products, highlight your services, and raise awareness for your cause with a booth at the virtual JAINA Convention! This is an excellent
opportunity to reach a global audience at a very affordable rate. For more information and to register for a booth, visit jainaconvention.org/exhibitors.
Through advertisements in Souvenir book, you can now reach out to the Jain community at large. Consider giving
Souvenir Advertisement in easy steps.
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Know Your JAINA - Townhall Meeting
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In the last three months, under the "KNOW YOUR JAINA" initiative, JAINA introduced its "Vaiyavach Committee", "Academic Liaison Committee" and "Jivdaya" Committee over a zoom meeting, explaining the mission of the committee, introduce the members of the
committee, discuss current projects of the committee and the plans, etc. Also, it provides an open floor for a dialogue and question answers from the community.
This meeting in May will be for the JAINA Diaspora chaired by Dr. Manish Mehta, Overseas Relation Committee chaired by Dilip V. Shah, and JAINA India
Foundation chaired by Dr. Bipin Doshi who will invite members of the community to join with them; appoint liaison members in each Sangh., The committees will reach
out to the new volunteers and map out progress for the coming year.
WHEN:
Saturday May 29, 2021
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12 PM PST | 2 PM CST | 3 PM EST
Meeting ID : 968 7845 4702 Passcode: JAINA
Hope more of you can join and take advantage of it.
JAINA is introducing tirelessly working 36+ committees of JAINA who are energized to take JAINA to new heights. Jains across North America have greatly
appreciated this program, giving awareness of each committee's people, mission, current activities, finances, and plans.
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The Art of Turning Within
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 Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai explains that the art of turning within is the key to being immersed in the bliss of the soul, dissolving in its limitless experience. In order
to learn this art, practice is imperative. With the help of devotion, the study of the scriptures, and listening to the discourses of masters, the intensity of detachment
increases while passions are subdued. This results in an increased purity of consciousness and sets up the stage for self-study.
Self-Awareness Self-awareness is a process wherein you keep an eye on your own dispositions and observe your own faults. With continued observation, your
awareness of your own dispositions and faults increases, and an amazing transformation takes place within you. With awareness, your faults start dissolving; you experience
yourself becoming quieter, more silent, independent, and Joyful.
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Jain Centers - Latest News
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Jain Center of Greater Phoenix
The Jain Center of Greater Phoenix celebrated Mahavir Kalyanak 2021 with utmost enthusiasm. The event started with Snatra Puja followed by Shanti Kalash. The
celebrations were attended by more than 200 people at the temple and around 60 connections online. Pathshala classes presented a skit, dance, or performance that resonated
with festivities and joy observed during the birth of our Bhagwan Mahavir. Besides kids, even adults and seniors performed at the event. The entire event was emceed
by women of JCGP. Women at JCGP are integral and their contributions to the community cannot be expressed by words. Due to COVID restrictions, the Jain center distributed
boxed lunches. The day was festive and it did light us up in the middle of this pandemic. The center ended the event with President, Romish Shroff offering prayers
to the crisis faced by India.
Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington
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The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington celebrated Mahavir Janma Kalyanak virtually on April 25th. ‘The Dreams to Reality’ Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Special
Edition Program was attended by about 330 Sangh families across the globe via Zoom and Youtube Live.
During the Program members got the opportunity to enjoy:
- Live telecast in the "News headline" format of the entire new Jain Center Site with Garba.
- Pathshala students from ages 3 and up, performing songs, dances, skits, games in languages ranging from English, Hindi, Gujarati.
- JSMW Members performing Rap Battle (yes, you read it right!), Dances, and Bhajans
- Live Darshan of the current Jain Center.
- JSMW families sharing their experience on how JSMW had started back in the 1980s and evolved in a large society over time.
- Special Announcements from JAINA, JYOC, YJA, and NIH Programs
The center shared their new Temple labhs as the telecast unfolded with live reports about the new Temple’s progress. The construction of the new Jain Center is moving quite ahead of its schedule. Looking at the dream of their new Jain Center turning to
reality, viewers poured their hearts out from across the United States to take labhs, pledge donations, and raise funds of over $400K in a matter of hours.
JSMW thanked the leads and volunteers who tirelessly spent thousands of hours to make Mahavir Janma Kalyanak a success.
Jain Center of Las Vegas
The Jain Center of Las Vegas celebrated the Mahavir Janma Kalyank by hosting the event virtually. It began with a PowerPoint presentation on Bhagwan Mahavir
Swami by renowned scholar Dr. Sulekh Jain, followed by the Stavans, Aarti, Mangal Divo, and the Mahavir Swami Aarti. During the program, Shilpi Shah, YJA Coordinator
for the West Region also presented an outline of the activities undertaken by the YJA.
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Jain Tattvas and Philosophy of Karma - Part 4
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Let’s understand the 5th, 6th and 7th Tattvas out of 9 Tattvas i.e. Punya, Paap, and Samvara.
Punya (Virtue) - The influx of karmic matter due to good activities of the mind, body, and speech with the potential of producing pleasant sensations
is called punya or virtue. Activities such as offering food, drink, shelter, purifying thought, physical and mental happiness result in producing punya karma.
Pap (Sin) - The influx of karmic matter due to evil activities of the mind, body, and speech with the potential of producing unpleasant sensations is
called papa or sin. Activities such as violence, untruth, theft, unchastity, attachment to objects, anger, conceit, deceit, lust result in producing papa karma.
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YJA Update
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YJA 2022 Convention Host City Announcement
 After having
to cancel the 2020 YJA Convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, YJA is excited to announce that they are officially planning for an in-person 2022 YJA Convention.
In light of the Dallas community losing their opportunity to host such a momentous event, YJA is thrilled to share that they will be returning in 2022! As they move
forward with the initial planning for this Convention, they are continuing to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and will make adjustments to
our planning process as needed.
Learn more about what went into selecting Dallas as the host city for YJA’s next convention by reading a letter from the 2020-2021 YJA Executive Board
at
yja.org/2022.
Varshitap Tapasvi Recognition
 Calling
all YJA youth! Have a family friend or family member who will be completing Varshitap this year? Fill out this form to have them recognized nationally!
https://bit.ly/yja-varshitap-parna-2021.
May 15th is Akshaya Tritiya, the day on which Varshitap Tapasvis complete their incredible 400-day Tapasya . We recognize that many Tapasvis will not
have the opportunity to partake in Parna (fast-breaking) celebrations with their friends, family, and Sanghs; therefore, we will be highlighting these individuals
on our social media. Please fill out the form above if you yourself are a Tapasvi, or if you would like to highlight a Tapasvi you know!
YJA May Swadhyay Session: Karma vs. Dharma
 Join the
next YJA Swadhyay Group session on Sunday, May 16th, which will run from 3:00-4:00 PM ET. Speaker Jignya Aunty Shah will be guiding attendees in taking a close look
at both Karma and Dharma, and the ways in which they contribute to one’s spiritual journey! Open to youth ages 14-29 only.
Please register at http://bit.ly/yja-swadhyay-reg-2021. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
If you have already registered for a prior Swadhyay session, there is no need to re-register.
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Diabetes 360
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Hello again Everyone! Halfway through with our series on Diabetes, but we still have plenty more in store.
Take a look at the bottom of this email to see the links to past weeks' recordings!
A BIG thank you to Mr. Deepinder Singh for his incredible presentation last Sunday with the last-minute change in
events! It was wonderful to hear from you and the information & advice you shared will make a large impact!
Check out this Instagram (@reshmomlife) page from our wonderful cooking presenter Ms. Reshma Shah last week!
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DIABETES 360
Sunday May 9, 2021
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5 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Meeting ID : 973 6130 2944 Passcode: JAINA
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Guest Speaker:
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Yoga Leader:
Ms. Parul Shah
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Parul Shah is a certified yoga and mind-body fitness instructor. She teaches various seminars In partnership with her husband on wellness to a variety of communities. She also has a 200 hr International Yoga Alliance certification and is currently in
a 300 hr program specializing in yoga therapy.
In this session, entitled Move the Body, Still the Mind, we will focus on reducing stress and in turn, helping control
the diabetes. We will also embody awareness through simple pranayama (breathing) and movement (yoga asanas) to lower cortisol levels
in the body and enrich your overall health and wellness.
What to expect from the session: Start with breath and benefits of certain pranayama techniques, followed by a 20
min yoga asana and movement with options for all levels. It will end with a 5-minute meditation using the senses, leading beautifully
into the mindful cooking class to follow.
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Live Cooking Demonstrator:
Ms. Priscilla Anand
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Priscilla Anand is a Vice President/Technical Manager who is currently working at a financial institution, where she manages multiple teams to deliver cutting-edge technology software products. She has ample public agency experience prior to this. She
holds a bachelor’s in engineering in electronics and communications from India. She moved to California 20 years ago and is currently
living with her two children, her husband, and her dog Mocha. Outside of work, Priscilla is passionate about growing organic vegetables,
helping people start their organic vegetable gardening, inventing healthy food recipes, doing crafts, making flower arrangements,
and cooking for the homeless. Recently she has started a Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube channel to provide gardening tips and
to promote healthy living.
Instagram: @anandpriscilla, Youtube: Priscilla Anand
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Live Cooking Demonstration: We recommend having all ingredients cut and pre-measured before the session begins!
Stuffed Karela Recipe
It is great as travel food and will remain fresh for 3-4 days at room temperature!
Ingredients
- Karela (bitter melon) : 250 gms (approx. 3 counts)
- Amchur powder : 1 tsp
- Coriander powder :2 tsp
- Chilli powde r: 1 tsp
- Tumeric powder : ½ tsp
- Fennel seeds : ½ tsp
- Mustard seeds : ½ tsp
- Asafoetida : 1 pinch
- Salt:1 tsp
- Sugar/jaggery: 2 tsp (optional)
- Mustard oil: 2 tsp
Instructions
Prepare :
- Cut the both ends of bitter gourd.
- Scrape the rough edge of it or Peel the bitter gourd.
- Slit it in the lengthwise, and deseed it.
- Apply salt inside and outside with the help of finger.
- Cut it into 3 inch pieces. Keep aside for 15 -30 minutes.
- Cut its soft seed and scrape into very small pieces.
- Also, apply salt in it. Keep aside for 15 -30 minutes.
- Note: applying salt reduces the bitter taste.
- Wash them with running water, to remove extra salt and bitter taste.
- Squeeze them properly by pressing them tightly with your hands.
For the Stuffing:
- Take a mixing bowl.
- Put squeeze soft seed and scrape along with raw mango, coriander powder, sugar, and half teaspoon salt and turmeric powder.mix
properly.
- Now stuffing is ready. Keep aside.
- Take a bitter gourd and stuff the stuffing in it.
- Press tightly with your thumb. Keep aside.
Method:
- Take a non stick fry pan.
- Put oil and heat the oil, when it smokes add mustard seed and fennel seed.
- Sputter for few seconds, add asafetida then put stuff karela into it.
- Cover and cook on low flame.
- Keep turning the sides, so that it can cook from all sides.
- Cook properly; it will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Now, stuff karela is ready to serve side dish with any meal.
Crispy Karela Recipe
Ingredients:
- Karela (bitter melon) : 500 gms (approx. 6 counts)
- Coriander powder :2 tsp
- Chilli powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Mustard oil: 4 tsp
- Lemon: 3 tsp
Instructions
Prep:
- Cut the both ends of bitter gourd.
- Cut them into thin circle slices.
- Wash and remove the excess water.
- Take a mixing bowl.
- Add all the ingredients to the cut Karela slices.
Pan Frying Method:
- Pan fry method
- Take a non stick fry pan.
- Put oil and heat the oil.
- Add marinated karela.
- Keep turning the sides, so that it can cook from all sides.
- It will take about 15-20 minutes depending on the size and the thickness of the slices.
- Karela is ready to serve as a side dish or finger food
Air Fry Method:
- Take an Air fryer.
- Add marinated karela.
- Air fry them at 350 F for about 15 minutes.
- Check on them every 5 minutes and toss them around.
- Depending on the size and the thickness of the slices, the timing will change.
- Make sure to keep tossing them around for even frying.
- Karela is ready to serve as a side dish or finger food
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