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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
With profound reverence, I extend heartfelt appreciation to all who embarked on the sacred journey of the JAINA 99 Yatra at Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth. Your unwavering devotion, commitment, and dedication have illuminated the path for countless seekers. I am deeply grateful to the 68 devotees from North America and our cherished members from India for enriching this journey with unity and spiritual fervor. Special thanks to the JAINA 99 Yatra Committee volunteers and Chairman Shree Arvind Shah for his leadership, meticulous planning, and tireless efforts. Attached are glimpses of this profound journey, a testament to your solid spirit and dedication.
As we approach the end of 2023, I draw your attention to a historic event that occurred this year. A delegation of 18 members of the Jain community from India, including four Sadhu Maharaj, visited a few of the Jain Heritage Sites in Pakistan between 21st May to 7th June 2023 An article published in Jain Digest, penned by Ashwani Jain, the General Secretary at the Jain Heritage Foundation, provides us with details of the events, such as visits to the Lahore Museum and various rituals performed at the Jain temples. As of today, no Jain families are living in Pakistan. However, many Jain Heritage sites are spread across Pakistan, including several Jain Temples, Pratimajis, Upashray, Dharamshala, etc. Many Pratima and other remains of Jain Temples were found during excavation.
I want to draw quick attention to an “SPDC scheme” that benefits the Indian diaspora who wish to pursue Undergraduate courses (except medical courses) in Indian Universities/Institutes. The SPDC scheme provides them with financial assistance towards tuition fees, admission fees, and post-admission charges. This scheme is administered by the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, and the last date for AY 2023-24 is 24th December 2023. Please check more details below.
Please note that registration for the 3rd International Jain Conference, scheduled to be held on 20-21 Jan – 2024 at Ahmedabad, is open now. Please check the details below for more information about the events.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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JAINA 99 Yatra Highlights
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With immense reverence and gratitude, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each soul who embarked on the profound journey of the 99 Yatra at Shree Shatrunjay Mahatirth. Your unwavering devotion, unwavering commitment, and boundless dedication have illuminated the path for countless others seeking spiritual ascension.
This sacred pilgrimage, spanning over a month, signifies not just a physical ascent but a profound spiritual odyssey. Your tireless footsteps echo the legacy of countless souls who found liberation upon these revered grounds. Your relentless pursuit of this divine endeavor is an inspiration to us all.
I extend my deepest gratitude to the 68 devotees from North America, along with our cherished members from India, who have embraced this spiritual sojourn wholeheartedly. Your participation has enriched this pilgrimage with unity, harmony, and spiritual fervor.
I am indebted to the volunteers of the JAINA 99 Yatra Committee for orchestrating this sacred voyage seamlessly. My heartfelt thanks go to Chairman Shree Arvind Shah for his unwavering leadership and dedication, steering this journey for the third time. Your months of meticulous planning, coordination, and tireless efforts have made this pilgrimage a reality.
A special mention is owed to our beloved Shree Narendrabhai Nandu, whose selfless service and multiple roles within our North American community have been invaluable.
To all the devoted performers, facilitators, and appreciators of this sacred pilgrimage, my sincere Anumodana goes out to each one of you. Your collective devotion has enhanced the spiritual fabric of our community.
I am delighted to share glimpses of this profound journey through the attached pictures and video highlights, a testament to the unwavering spirit and dedication of our devoted pilgrims.
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Jain Digest October 2023
Historic Visit by Jain Sadhus to Pakistan by Ashwani Jain
A delegation of 18 members of the Jain community from India, including four Sadhu Maharaj, visited a few of the Jain Heritage Sites in Pakistan between 21st May to 7th June 2023. In the last 75 years, ever since the partition of Undivided India in 1947, this was the first time the Jain Delegation has visited Pakistan.
In this article, Ashwani Jain, the General Secretary at the Jain Heritage Foundation, provides us with details of the events such as a visit to the Lahore Museum and various rituals performed at the Jain temples.
To read the full article go to:
read the full article
To read the full October 2023 Jain Digest, go to:
Jain Digest October 2023
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JAINA Diaspora Committee
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Scholarship Programme for diaspora Children for higher and technical education in India
SPDC scheme is a scholarship scheme of the Ministry of External Affairs to assist the Children of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who are pursuing Undergraduate courses (except medical courses) in Indian Universities/Institutes. The SPDC scheme provides them with financial assistance towards tuition fees, admission fees, and post-admission charge
- Now, the Ministry has launched the SPDC program for the academic year 2023-24 for the Children of NRIs/PIOs/OCIs pursuing Undergraduate courses in several disciplines in India.
- Eligible candidates for the scheme may apply for the scholarship through SPDC portal (https://spdcindia.gov.in). The last date for submission of the duly filled-in application forms in the prescribed format has been extended to 24th December 2023.
For more information, please check the website of the Indian Embassy below.
https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/News?id=249921
https://spdcindia.gov.in/login/index.php
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3rd Jain International Conference, Ahmedabad
AINA is pleased to announce the 3rd Jain International Conference in association with Shrutratnakar and the World Jain Confederation to be held in Ahmedabad on 20-21 Jan -2024. The central theme of this event is “Environmental consciousness and Jain views.”
Please check the following link to learn more about the event and register
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