It's a proud moment for entire global Jain community to have Mr. Vijay Rupani as
a first Jain Chief Minister of Gujarat.
We will publish one gatha of Jiv Vichar from this Newsletter for our members to
learn and understand types of living beings (jivs) of this universe.
JAINA will recognise Tapasvis of various Jain Centers during Paryushan and Das Lakshana
in eNewsletter and website. Details are given below.
Sincerely,
Ashok Domadia
JAINA President
Chairman - JAINA BOD
2. GATHA FROM JIV VICHAR
In the first stanza, the author pays obeisance to Lord Mahavira who through His
omniscience enlightens the three loka which are deprived of the right knowledge.
This series of Jiv Vichar offers a brief explanation about the different life forms
existing in the whole universe and classifications of all living beings (bodies)
as stated in the Jain scriptures, in an easy and concise manner.
3. MASTER SCHEDULE ON JAINA WEBSITE
JAINA has published a Master Schedule of major events at
various Jain Centers for remainder of 2016. Hopefully, this Master Schedule will
help you and your family to review religious programs in advance of visiting a city
for proper planning. In addition, it will help leaders of Jain Centers to leverage
Speakers and types of program offered at other Jain Centers. Please visit
www.jaina.org to view complete Master Schedule anytime now or in the future.
We plan to regularly update this integrated Master Schedule.
4. FIRST JAIN CHIEF MINISTER OF GUJARAT- SHRI VIJAY RUPANI
Vijay
Rupani, a member of the Jain community from Rajkot - Gujarat, has been elected as
the man to head Gujarat. It is a proud moment for the entire Jain Community to have
Vijay Rupani as first Jain Chief Minister of Gujarat.
5. EDMONTON JAIN SANGH NEWS
Edmonton Jain Sangh which started in around 1974 with only 4 families
has now strength of 60 devoted families and is still growing. The Youths of this
Sangh decided to make a Jain Youth group to learn and follow in the footsteps of
their leaders.
The Jain Youths of Edmonton, or JYE, has to its credit some successful events. JYE
organised a picnic in July, where the attendance was at its peak. JYE arranged the
games with aspect of Jainism in each game where members from 8 years to 80 years
had a gala time. Each member dispersed with lot of memories.
6. 16th Pratistha Anniversary Celebrations at Jain Center Of Northern California
(JCNC), Milpitas CA.
The
Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) in Milpitas, CA celebrated 16th Pratistha
Anniversary of temple and 41 years of JCNC and Jain Milan from July 28th to July
31st 2016, in the auspicious presence of Vidhikar Shri Manoj ji Haran and Shri Ashutosh
ji Vyas. This four day Anniversary program was filled with religious and cultural
programs and was well attended by the members. Dignitaries like Santa Clara County
Supervisor, Mr. Dave Cortese and City of Milpitas Mayor, Mr. Jose Esteves also attended
the event on Saturday during lectures by Samani Shruthnidhiji and Samani Suyashnidhiji.
JCNC also had 2 different Sanghs visiting from India during the anniversary programs
on Saturday and Sunday. The 4-day program was exemplary, peaceful, spiritually uplifting,
motivating and enjoyable.
7. Jain Story: Shri Devardhigani Kshamashraman
In A. D. 453 in the city of Vallabhi, under the leadership of Acharyadev
Shrimad Devardhigani, three unprecedented religious tasks were undertaken which
turned out to be landmarks in the history of Jain religion. These tasks were preservation
of shrutjnan (scriptural knowledge), a more systematic compilation of the texts
and conversion of those texts into written script. Owing to a famine some years
ago many shrutdhara shramans (ascetic) had died and this had made the collection
and compilation of the shrutjnan inevitable. At this time Vachanacharya Devardhigani
Kshamashraman invited the shraman sangh in Vallabhi to consider the issue of preservation
of the scriptures.
8. Anumodna during this year paryusan & Das Lakshana
JAINA will acknowledge all Tapasvis of various Jain Centers during upcoming Paryusan
and Das Lakshana celebrations by publishing their name, photograph and Jain Center
name in Newsletter and at www.jaina.org. All adults
doing 8 or more Upvas and youths (3 to 12 years) doing 3 or more Upvas are requested
to send their name, photograph, Jain Center name and number of Upvas to
jainahq@jaina.org by September 16, 2016.
9. Crossword
Across:
2) Mother Trishala described the claws of the lion as being 'as long as __________
4) The name of Mother Trishala' s husband
6). What was floating on the lake dream?
7) The color of the flag fluttering in the wind
Down:
1) The name of the Goddess in Mother Trishala's dream
3) The dream has a pair of something made from flowers
5) The number of tusks the white elephant had
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Jai Jinendra!
Vijay
Rupani, a member of the Jain community from Rajkot - Gujarat, has been elected as
the man to head Gujarat. It is a proud moment for the entire Jain Community to have
Vijay Rupani as first Jain Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Edmonton Jain Sangh which started in around 1974 with only 4 families
has now strength of 60 devoted families and is still growing. The Youths of this
Sangh decided to make a Jain Youth group to learn and follow in the footsteps of
their leaders.
The
Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) in Milpitas, CA celebrated 16th Pratistha
Anniversary of temple and 41 years of JCNC and Jain Milan from July 28th to July
31st 2016, in the auspicious presence of Vidhikar Shri Manoj ji Haran and Shri Ashutosh
ji Vyas. This four day Anniversary program was filled with religious and cultural
programs and was well attended by the members. Dignitaries like Santa Clara County
Supervisor, Mr. Dave Cortese and City of Milpitas Mayor, Mr. Jose Esteves also attended
the event on Saturday during lectures by Samani Shruthnidhiji and Samani Suyashnidhiji.
JCNC also had 2 different Sanghs visiting from India during the anniversary programs
on Saturday and Sunday. The 4-day program was exemplary, peaceful, spiritually uplifting,
motivating and enjoyable.
In A. D. 453 in the city of Vallabhi, under the leadership of Acharyadev
Shrimad Devardhigani, three unprecedented religious tasks were undertaken which
turned out to be landmarks in the history of Jain religion. These tasks were preservation
of shrutjnan (scriptural knowledge), a more systematic compilation of the texts
and conversion of those texts into written script. Owing to a famine some years
ago many shrutdhara shramans (ascetic) had died and this had made the collection
and compilation of the shrutjnan inevitable. At this time Vachanacharya Devardhigani
Kshamashraman invited the shraman sangh in Vallabhi to consider the issue of preservation
of the scriptures.
