One should fight one’s inner enemies – passions, attachment, aversion, desires and the like. What is the purpose of fighting the external enemies? Conquering the self through self-reliance leads to happiness.

- Uttaraadhyayan Sutra

Rushabhdev Bhagwan was the 1st Tirthankar of this Avsarpinikaal. He was son of King Nabhi and Marudeva Mata and was born at Ayodhya. His symbol is ox and it symbolizes farming. He introduced the technique of farming.

Rushabhdev Bhagwan had 84 Gandhar and his place of Nirvaan is Mount Ashtapada. Rushabhdev Bhagwan in his first sermon said that human being should avoid pramad (laziness). He gave an example that like when the deserts are too hot in day time, people instead of sleeping in night , cross the desert in night as its cool. Similarly too much sleeping (nidra) is also pramad and one should avoid it. To get eternal peace and blissfulness one should do less pramad and spend more time in Dharma Aradhana.

Shri Virchand Raghav Gandhi (VRG), born on Aug 25, 1864 was a great Jain Scholar, Patriot, Humanitarian, Reformer, Philosopher, the 1st ever graduate and a Barrister at Law, among the Jain community. He was a Jain Delegate at the 1st Parliament of World Religions held at Chicago way back in 1893 where Swami Vivekanand represented the Hindu Religion & Shri Dharmpal, the Buddhist religion.

Please read the transcript of message from honorable CM of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupaniji on Shri VR Gandhi.

“I am very glad to hear that the 150th birth Centenary of Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi, the great scholar and well-wisher of the Jain Sangh, has been celebrated with great pomp and show. Throughout his life Shri VR Gandhi was completely committed to the Nation. I feel honored in paying tribute to such a great soul. Not only hope, I strongly believe that the name, fame and the life history of Shri VR Gandhi will spread across the whole World, please accept my best wishes.”

Working to strengthen Israel-Asia ties, the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin met with spiritual leaders from the East.

Acharyashri Chandanaji and Sadhvi Shilapiji of Veerayatan represented the Jain Leadership in this conference. The conference, organized by the Israeli MFA in cooperation with American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the World Council of Religious Leaders, saw fifteen prominent spiritual leaders from Asia come under one roof and discuss such questions as the role of Religious Leadership in our societies today, and how faith leadership can help better protect our planet and conserve its resources.

Religious leaders from India, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Myanmar took part in this special event, with India having the largest representation of religious leaders, comprising of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdeshanand Giri, Swami Parmatmananda, Giani Gurbachan Singh, Acharya Chandana ji and Sadhvi Shilapiji of Veerayatan.

JCM organized annual summer picnic on July 31 stat Barker Regional Park at Maple Plain. The Picnic was well attended by more than 100 community members with fellowship.The highlight of the event was Bollywood Antakshari played by all families with children.

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Young Jain Professionals is accepting applications for the 2017 Executive Board! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with YJP and give back to the community. Be part of an amazing team to help Jain professionals’ network and inspire each other.

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