Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!

The Jain Digest June 2022 issue is here! Inside this issue, we are paying tribute to the embodiments of divinity such as Acharya Shri Chandanaji, Lata Mangeshkar, and Sindhutai Sapkal as well as bringing so many thought-provoking articles.

Jain Center of New Jersey invites you to the 24 BhavTirth Pratishtha from June 30th-July 6th, 2022. They are excited to invite all Jain Sanghs in the US to our 24 BhavTirth Pratishtha from June 30th-July 6th, 2022. This Bhavtirth will be a unique place of worship in the US and open a new avenue for Jain Shahshan.

Gurudev Shri Rakeshbhai will grace North America with the Gurupurnima Shibir 2022 in Gujarati from July 15 to 17, 2022. Please register for this Shibir at the earliest to avail discounted price.

JAINA along with the Jain Center of Southern California and Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation invite you to a dialogue program on “Peace and Conflict - Indian Cultural Values and Mahavir Philosophy” on June 4, 2022.

Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti organization is establishing India’s first World Peace Centre to extend the objectives of AVB to spread peace, harmony, non-violence, and brotherhood in the world. This World Peace Center will work to promote non-violence, peace, harmony, and brotherhood throughout the world in accordance with the message of Lord Mahavira and the ideals of Indian culture.

Just a week to go for the JAINA online Musical Event honoring Pujya Acharya Shri Chandana Ji Maharaj, the Founder of Veerayatan (Seva, Siksha, and Sadhana). The virtual event will be attended by Jain Sadhuji/Sadhviji, Scholars, Dignitaries, Sadharmics, and JAINA Leadership.

Attend the Spiritual Musical Extravaganza by Kummar Chatterjee on June 5, 2022 to listen to Stotradhiraj Shri Bhaktamar song and have a unique experience.

Sincerely,

Haresh Shah,
JAINA President

Jain Digest June 2022


The Jain Digest Editorial Team is pleased to announce that the June 2022 issue of Jain Digest is now available on the JAINA Website at


Jain Digest June 2022 Jain Digest


It is packed with 18 interesting articles that will educate you, inspire you, and spiritually elevate you! Here is a partial list of thought-provoking articles:


  • Acharyashri Chandanaji - My Tribute to a Living Legend by Dilip V. Shah
  • Lata Mangeshkar - Divinity Personified by Sanjay Bhandari
  • Sindhutai Sapkal - An Embodiment of Love, Divinity and Resilience by Hema Pokharna
  • Acharya Samrat Dr. Shiv Muni Ji – A Pious Soul by Savita Jain
  • Let’s Be Great Ahimsa Ambassadors by Ingrid Newkirk
  • Characteristics of a Devotee by Anop Vora
  • Review of “Kahani” - an Art Exhibition by Deshna Shah by Professor Atul K. Shah
  • 10 Commandments of a Guru (Part 2) by Reena Shah
  • My Exploration with the Truth by Aarthy Shah
  • Understanding the Subconscious Mind by Dilip Parekh
  • … and more!

We hope you enjoy reading these articles. Please send your feedback to jaindigestpublication@gmail.com.


Jain Center Latest News

With the blessings from Jineshwar Parmatma and blessings from Gurubhagavant, Gachhadhipati Acharya Shree Rajyashsurishwarji Maharaj Saheb, Jain Center of New Jersey's (JCNJ's) Board of Trustees and Operation Management Committee take great pride in announcing that the 24 BhavTirth Pratishtha, a dream of JCNJ Sangh members, is coming to a reality. They are excited to invite all Jain Sanghs in the US to our 24 BhavTirth Pratishtha from June 30th-July 6th, 2022!

JCNJ was inspired to have the BhavTirth and the 24 Bhagwan Pratimajis residing in it to be replicas of well-known Jain Tirths in India. We hope that this will create an impression in the viewers (Darshanarthis) minds and hearts that they are experiencing the spiritual energy of the Tirths in India. The goal is to create the emotion and feeling, Bhav, that one is praying at one of our famous Tirths in India. This Bhavtirth will be a unique place of worship in the US and open a new avenue for Jain Shahshan. We hope to celebrate this dream Pratishtha of 24 Tirthankars in our hearts as well as in Jinalay Bhamati surrounding the five Anjansalaka Bhagwan already in place since 2012.

Pratishtha Address: 111 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ. Opening Ceremony: Thursday, June 30th
Grand Procession: Saturday, July 2nd
Pratishtha: Monday, July 4th

Please visit our official pre-invitation at - https://youtu.be/Nx7v1YviZSQ. JCNJ hopes you all will be able to join them and partake in this auspicious event! For additional details about the 24BhavTirth Pratishtha and the journey to this day, please visit 24bhavtirth.org.


Gurupurnima Shibir 2022


Enlightened master, spiritual visionary, and the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji will grace North America with the Gurupurnima Shibir 2022 from July 15 to 17, 2022 in New Jersey, USA.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Register now to avail discounted registration pricing.

Dialogue on Peace and Conflict - Indian Cultural Values and Mahavir Philosophy at JCSC




India’s First World Peace Center


Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati (AVB) was founded by Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni in the year 2005 to spread peace, harmony, non-violence, and brotherhood in the world. Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti organization is establishing India’s first World Peace Centre (WPC) to extend the objectives of AVB. This center dwells on the four pillars of non-violence, pluralism, goodwill, and service. This center will work to promote non-violence, peace, harmony, and brotherhood throughout the world in accordance with the message of Lord Mahavira and the ideals of Indian culture. Under the able leadership and supervision of Acharya Dr. Lokeshji, the voices of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam” and “Mitti Me Savva Bhuesu” will echo in global forums including the United Nations and World Religion Parliament. It is through this center that India and Indian culture will gain name and fame throughout the world.


Click here to Read the highlights of the World Peace Center


JAINA Global Invites You To Musical Program Honoring Acharya Shri Chandanaji (Tai Ma)


Please join JAINA as we Felicitate and Celebrate Pujya Acharya Shri Chandana Ji Maharaj (aka Pujya 'Tai Maa'), recipient of ‘Padma Shri' Award 2022 one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by Govt of India a historic moment for ALL JAINS!



Just a week to go to JAINA online Musical Event in honoring Pujya Acharya Shri Chandana Ji Maharaj (Pujya Tai maa) Founder of Veerayatan (Seva, Siksha, and Sadhana).

Event Details:

Day/Date/Timings


Several renowned Jain Sadhuji/Sadhviji, Scholars, Dignitaries, Sadharmics and JAINA Leadership will address the event. Musical singing will be performed by

  • Sadhvi Shri Sanghmitraji Maharaj
  • Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
  • Pujya Acharya Shri Maniprabh Sagar ji M.S.
  • Pujya Shri Morari Bapu
  • Pujya Bhaishree (Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal)
  • Veerayatan Sadhviji Samudaay - Pujya Shri Tai Maa, Pujya Shri Shilapi ji, Pujya Shri Sanghmitra ji
  • Pujya Shri Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji
  • Shri Abhay bhai Firodia (Veerayatan President, India)
  • Shri Haresh Bhai Shah (JAINA President)
  • and many distinguished speakers

Coordination: Haresh Shah (JAINA President), Dilip Shah, Prem Jain, Jainesh Mehta, Punita Shah, Mukesh Turakhia, and Yogesh Bapna.

Please plan to attend and take dharma laabh of this historical event.


Spiritual Musical Extravaganza by Kummar Chatterjee


Please attend the Spiritual Musical Extravaganza by Kummar Chatterjee on June 5, 2022, where you will listen to Stotradhiraj Shri Bhaktamar Stotra and will get to know the amazing mystery of gene governance and the auspicious opportunities of biological effect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjHetVCrPqw.

The event will be broadcasted on Saturday at 10:30 pm CST, 11:30 pm NY time, 8:30 pm California time, and Sunday at 9:00 am India Time.



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