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Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,
Jai Jinendra!
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 Attend a virtual 6-month lecture series, in Hindi, by Pujya
Dr. Shri Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb starts on Saturday, August 21st, 2021. They will conduct 12 classes in six months. Please join the lectures over Zoom by clicking on the link mentioned below.
Jain Connect brings the next virtual Single Mixer on August 29, 2021. We invite all singles between the ages of 24 – 42 and living in the United States or Canada to attend this fun event where one can connect to new people through interactive sessions.
Paryushan/Das Lakshana Mahaparva is just around the corner. Let’s decide to be more mindful of our thoughts, actions, and speeches this year. We are bringing you the most inspiring speakers for 2021 Paryushan Parva - Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni
Maharaj Saheb, Shri Pranamya Sagarji Mahraj Saheb,Shri Deepakbhai Bardoliwala, Dr. Prof Priyadarshna Jain and Kirit Gosalia who will be speaking on various topics. Details given below.
During this Paryushan, JAINA will rebroadcast one of the most admired programs from the Convention, Mahavir - Ek Aloukik Katha. This musical dance performance presents Mahavir's life from birth to Nirvana through the stavans composed by Shri Shantilal
Shah more than 50 years ago. Watch this program on www.jaina.org on Sunday, September 5, at 8:00 pm EST 5:00 pm PST.
Please come forward and make your valuable donation to JAINA Sadharmik Bhakti Fund. India is still battling against the ongoing Pandemic and the unimaginable disruptions it has caused in people’s life. Let’s help our Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters who
have lost their loved ones, jobs, and are struggling to meet their basic needs. Even your tiny donation has the potential to light up someone’s life. The donations JAINA receives are sent through reputable
NGOs with proper FCRA documentation. To donate, please click on Sadharmik Bhakti Fund Button given below.
YJA invites all ages to join them on August 22nd for a live Guruvandan workshop where attendees will learn about the importance of this ritual and complete it in a group setting. Register for the event.
Do you know how the Bhaktamar Stotra was composed by Acharya Shri Mantunga? Watch the animated video of Bhaktamar Story in Hindi.
On August 15, the Jain Center of New Jersey celebrated its temple Anniversary with 18 Abhishek and Dhwaja Aarohan. Watch photos from the event.
Please see below for details or links if any, on all the above items.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Wadher,
JAINA President
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PHILOSOPHY OF JAIN KARMA THEORY
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CLICK HERE TO JOIN SESSION
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83716008967?pwd=TVBMVkh4WGdhNzF0K1hKRUdUbjk5dz09
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Jain Connect - Virtual Single Mixer
 After an Open Networking session last
weekend, JAINA Jain Connect is bringing the next Virtual Singles Mixer is on Sunday, August 29 at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET. If you are single, between the ages of 24 – 42, and living
in the United States or Canada, this will be a fun space where you can meet someone new. Check out more details and
register for Virtual Single Mixer.
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Paryushan Pravachans & Samvatsary Pratikramans
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This Paryushan Maha Parva and Das Lakshan Maha Parva-2021, JAINA is bringing you the most inspiring speakers Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, Shri Pranamya Sagarji Mahraj Saheb,Shri Deepakbhai Bardoliwala, Dr. Prof Priyadarshna
Jain and Kirit Gosalia who will be speaking on various topics.
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Morning Sessions
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Morning Pravachans by Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb in Hindi
10:30 AM EST | 9:30 AM CST |
7:30 AM PST | 8 PM IST
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Sep 3, 2021 |
My Paryushan, Why Paryushan? |
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Sep 4, 2021 |
Paryushan - Ritual or Spiritual? |
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Sep 5, 2021 |
Jain by chance or Jain by Choice? |
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Sep 6, 2021 |
Say Thank You to Donor or Donee? |
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Sep 7, 2021 |
Bhagwan Mahavir - Quality or Equality? |
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Sep 8, 2021 |
Quarantine your ‘I’ |
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Sep 9, 2021 |
Anger: Chain Reaction or Change Reaction? |
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Sep 10, 2021 |
Forgiveness: The Foundation of Happiness |
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Evening Sessions
From September 3rd to September 9th, 2021
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Evening Pravachans by Deepakbhai Bardoliwala in Gujarati
The topic for all 7 days will be "Paryushan Parvadhiraj Pravachan Mala"
9:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM CST |
6:00 PM PST | 7 AM IST
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English Sessions
From September 3rd to September 9th, 2021
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Evening Lecture in English by Dr. Priyadarshana Jain ( Live from Chennai, India)
8:30 PM - 8:40 PM EST |
7:30 PM - 7:40 PM CST |
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM PST
Powerpoint presentation by kids/youth on various topics
8:40 PM-9:20 PM EST |
7:40 PM-8:20 PM CST |
5:40 PM- 6:40 PM PST
Lecture in English by Dr. Prof Priyadarshana Jain
9:20 PM - 9:40 PM EST |
8:20 PM - 8:40 PM CST |
6:20 PM - 6:400 PM PST
Question/Answer Session, Moderated by Prabha Mohnot
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Sep 3, 2021 |
Significance of Paryushan in the Modern Context |
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Sep 4, 2021 |
Do I know what Dharma is? |
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Sep 5, 2021 |
Some great Jain Personalities who defied karma |
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Sep 6, 2021 |
Responsibility towards the self |
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Sep 7, 2021 |
Spirituality of various rituals |
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Sep 8, 2021 |
Bheel to Bhagwaan |
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Sep 9, 2021 |
Kshama and Uttam Kshama |
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Das Lakshana Maha Parva
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On these pious days we will have video class each day for about 45 minutes in Hindi language and also will have written articles with the significance of each day by
Dr. Kirit Gosalia 11:00 AM - 11.45 AM.
Every evening we will have pravachan by Muni Shri 108 Pranamya Sagar ji Maharaj.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST |
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST |
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
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ENGLISH SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN
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Dr. Nitin Shah |
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Sep 10,2021 |
5:00 PM |
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Dr. Nitin Shah |
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Sep 10,2021
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DERAVASI SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN
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Pratikraman |
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Deravasi |
Dr. Jitendra B Shah |
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Sep 10,2021 |
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Ravi Shah, Chintan Shah |
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Sep 10,2021
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STHANAKVASI ALOYANA
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Aloyana |
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Sthanakvasi Aloyana
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Deviben Sanghvi |
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Sep 11,2021 |
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Disha Vora |
Saturday |
Sep 11,2021 |
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Mahendra Khandhar
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Sep 11,2021
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STHANAKVASI SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN
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Pratikraman |
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Sthanakvasi Pratikraman
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Neela Sheth |
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Sep 11,2021 |
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Sthanakvasi Pratikraman
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Pannaben Parikh, Raginiben shah |
Saturday |
Sep 11,2021 |
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Sthanakvasi Pratikraman
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Mahendra Khandhar |
Saturday |
Sep 11,2021 |
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ACHAL GACHH SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN
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Achal Gach Pratikraman
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Mulchand Gala, Lankesh Haria
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Sep 11,2021 |
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Nitul Haria
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Sep 11,2021 |
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Jivdaya during Paryushan is the most important of the 5 duties of a Shravak. Please donate generously to Jivdaya during this Paryushan Mahaparva and Das Lakshan Mahaparva-2021 🙏
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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Mahavir - EK Aloukik Katha
 During Paryushan 2021, JAINA will
rebroadcast one of the most admired programs from the Convention 2021, MAHAVIR - Ek Aloukik Katha! The Katha is in a musical dance form that presents Mahavir's life from birth to Nirvana
through the stavans composed by Shri Shantilal Shah more than 50 years ago. These stavans with elaborate costumes, dazzling settings, and scores of characters will keep you glued to your
seats. Late Shri Shantilal Shah's grandson, Dipak Shah, will present the 2-hour program in Gujarati on www.jaina.org on
Sunday, September 5 (or Monday, September 6 - Labor day) at 8:00 pm | EST 5:00 pm PST.
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JAINA Sadharmik Bhakti
 With the help of the community, JAINA has
donated around $900,000 so far to reputable NGOs in India with proper FCRA. While it’s an applauding response from the Jain Community of North America, India is still fighting against
the COVID-19. Many families have lost their loved ones, jobs, and are struggling to meet their basic needs. JAINA requests you make your generous donation to JAINA Sadharmik Fund at the
link below to help our Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters in India. We will be donating the funds to Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust and other similar reputed NGOs in India. Read the
donation appeal from the Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust
here.
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YJA Update
YJA Guruvandan Handout
 Join YJA on Sunday, August 22nd, from 10:30 -
11:30 AM ET, for a live Guruvandan workshop. Together, attendees will learn about the importance of this ritual and complete it in a group setting! Open to those of all ages and experience
- register today!
https://bit.ly/yja-guruvandan-register
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Bhaktamar Story in Hindi
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Jain Center Latest News
On August 15, 2021, the Jain Center of New Jersey celebrated Shree Parshwanath Jinalay Anniversary with 18 Abhishek and Dhwaja Aarohan at the temple. The center had invited the community to attend the celebration at the Zoom meeting.
Please look at the photos from the event.
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