JAINA VOICE
A publication of www.jainheritagecentres.com

Editor-in-Chief: Dr.H.A.Parshwanath

Vol.1      Issue 4

August 2002

   

EDITORIAL

         Many events in the caricature of life of man and path of religion yearmark the form of progress and existence. In this connection festivals play a major role in the celebration of the principles and doctrines of religion. Some are ritualistic where as others are oriented towards practicality of living in day-to-day life.

  The month of september is considered as the auspicious and consecrated one with the deleberation of the Dashalakshan Parva, also called as Paryushanaparva. It is conducted for ten days aiming at adyatmik thinking and warding off entertainment and galore unlike in the other Joyous festivals. This is a period starting from Bhadrapad Shuddha Panchami to Chaturdasi. The concept of athma is made obvious and thus leading to self purification and enlightment of human values. A discourse will be held every day by scholars and eminents in the religion on the topics such as clemency, courtesy, simplicity, purity truthfulness, tolerance, penance, sacrifice, selflessness and brahmacharya. These qualities are tenets of the religion are mainly based on the " Tatwartha Sutra" the great composition by Uma Swami. These also form the means by which one can mould one's way of life and restore tranquility of mind and stability of body leading psychosomatic equilibrium. The celebration brings together the religious people to common dais to practice the religion in its full perspectiveness. These principles of Jainism are applicable to every human being irrespective of caste and creed. Thus it concludes that humanity scores over community.

A pellucid sight on Dasha Lakshana Parva is observed in Rathnakarandak Shravakachar by Acharya Samanthabadhraji. It denotes that dharma entails the nature of vasthu or article. One who practices the preachings of the Dashalakshana Parva becomes entitled to get enshrined with Dharma. Hence it is advised that everybody should indulge in practice of the same to attain the eternal knowledge and vision and thus enjoying the supremacy of birth.  

Thanking you,

-Dr. H.A.Parshwanath
 

GRAND LAKSHADEEPOTSAV AT TIRUMALI FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF TAMILNADU

Jain Muth, Tirumalai.

Tirumalai (Tamil Nadu), July 17 : It was being celebrated in Tamil Nadu with great grandeur and thousands of people flocked to witness the celebration. It made its debut in its magnificent manner under the guidance of revered Swamiji Swasthi Sri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj. Lord Neminatha the 22nd prophet of Jainism was worshipped with all devotional integrity and fragrance. The celebration derived its greater sanctity attributed to the Acharya Kunda Kunda who lived here about 2000 years ago. The present celebration was held from 17th to 23rd July 2002. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

YOUNG JAINS OF UK CONVENTION FROM 23RD TO 25TH AUGUST

London, August 15: the 5th International Convention of the Young Jains of United Kingdom (YJUK) organised by YJUK will be held from from the 23rd to 25th of August at London. This convention conducted once in every two years is being conducted with its theme as Tasting the Mango for the present convention.

The highlights of the convention include: Limited capacity with 400 people attending;  Fun & Lively atmosphere; Great way to meet new people and learn;  Interactive Workshops;  Discussion Workshops; Reflective Workshops;  Funky English Pop Music; Visuals on Large Screens;  Fully Engaging, using all the Senses and both Logical and Creative side of the Brain. All the above are applied to exploring the basics of Jainism, so that it can be used Consistently in Every Day life. 

Sessions include; Jain Jigsaw Puzzle, Taking a ride on HMS Nav Tattva, the Karmic Bi-cycle, The Bad Boyz Band – the Passion Invokers, Stars Wars etc.

After the convention a Trip to Yorkshire has been organised from 26th to 30th of August.

To Register or for more Information visit www.youngjains.org.uk Convention Page or e-mail enquiries@youngjains.org.uk

This event is organised by Young Jains UK Registered Charity No. 1005856. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

AHIMSA CAN DESTROY TERRORISM - SUSHMA SWARAJ
New Delhi, July 16: Speaking at the celebration honoring the 83rd birthday of the Jain Saint Acharya Mahapragya, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Sushma Swaraj said, "If only we could all accept ahimsa (nonviolence), it will help in destroying terrorism from its very roots everywhere in the world." Referring to terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir she said, "We have seen utmost efforts everywhere to put an end to the menace of terrorism, but everything would be solved only if we all adopt the concept of ahimsa as preached by our saints." - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

JAINA EDUCATION AND LITERATURE CD TO BE RELEASED BY GURUDEV SRI CHITRABHANUJI

Raleigh, (USA) August 15: The JAINA Education and Literature CD, published by the Jains Association in North America (JAINA), on the eve of 2600 birth celebration of Lord Mahavir will be formally released by Gurudeva Shri Chitrabhanuji during Paryushana Parva (Mahävir Janma Vächan Day) in September 2002 at the Jain Society of Northern California (San Francisco).   The CD contains over 2000 files, which consist of more than 10,000 pages of printed materials covering variety information of Jainism in English.  It would be a great resource for everyone interested in Jain philosophy, including Jain pathashala teachers and students around the globe. The JAINA Education committee with the main objective of propagating the Jain principles known to the Jain communities at large and make Jain literature widely available in English has developed this CD. This CD is dedicated to Late Mr. Kiranbhai Vasa of Los Angeles for his dedicated support to Jain Pathshala Teachers conference held in May 2002.

Summary of Contents:
Following is the summary of subject matters of the CD:

Text Folders (doc, ppt, xls, pdf formatted files)

  • JAINA Pathshala Education Books (Complete set of 9 Books which cover basics and advanced Jain philosophy, children story book, coloring and dot to dot books)

  • JAINA Education Committee and Conference Information (Los Angeles and Boston conference details, Pathshala curriculums, and Jain exam papers)

  • Jain Workshop Presentation material conducted by Pravin Shah. This folder contains more than 400 slides on Jainism and comparative religions.

  • Fundamental of Jainism articles

  • Introduction to Jain Literature article

  • Jain Art and Iconography articles

  • Jain Rituals and Pratikraman. This folder contains various English pratikramans conducted by various societies.

  • Jain Holidays

  • Ahimsa or Nonviolence

  • Jainism Q&A

  • Quotations

  • Jain Glossary

  • Life of Tirthankars

  • Jain Legends. This folder contains short biography of many Jain scholars and leaders.

  • Shrimad Rajchandra. This folder contains life and works of Shrimad Rajchandra

  • Virchand R Gandhi. This folder contains life and works of Shri V. R. Gandhi, the first Jain scholar who attended first Parliament of World Religion conference at Chicago in 1893. He stayed in USA for two years and delivered more than 400 lectures at various places.

  • Collection of Jain Articles

  • Jain Books

  • Comparative Religions. This folder provides summary of various religions.

  • Special Jain Presentations

  • Inspirational Presentations.  Each presentation provides unique theme and inspiration.

  • Inspirational Stories and Writings

  • Reference Library

  • Book Review

  • Important Events

  • Jainism on Internet

    • Picture / Graphic Folders

    • Tirthankars Murtis – (Mulnayak murti pictures of about 60 popular temples)

    • Jain Temples and Tirths – (More than 500 Temple pictures of about 20 tirths).

    • Jain Stamps

    • Jain Symbols

    • Jain Paintings

    • Mahavir’s Life pictures

    • Ascetics Pictures

    • Bhaktambar Yantras (Consist of 44 Yantras and other pictures)

    • Dreams of Trishala -Video files AVI

    The content of the entire CD is also freely available from the following two websites:

    www.jaina.org   (Federation of JAINA website – Education folder)

    www.jainism.org (Jain Study Center of North Carolina Website – from September 30, 2002)

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    Recommended Contribution - $5.00 per CD (includes postage and handling). - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    BHADRESHWAR JAIN TEMPLE DEMOLISHED IN GUJRAT
    Bhuj, (Gujrat) July 29: The world-famous Jain Temple of Bhadreshwar has been completely demolished because the structure was considered unsafe due to the extensive damage from last January's earthquake. The main temple, which was nearly 2,500 years old, used to attract people from all over the country. "It is shocking not only for Jains but everybody in Kutch," says Vanechand Mulchand Doshi, the manager of the Seth Vardhman Kalyanji Trust, which manages the Bhadreshwar Temple. The demolition work has been completed and temporary arrangement has been made from where pilgrims can take darshan of Mul Nayak Mahaveer Bhagwan and Parasnath.Fortunately, over 146 icons, most of them between 500 years and 2500 years old could be saved and

    The Demolished Temple at Bhadreshwar

    all have been  temporarily housed. Despite the fact that the temple does not exist, pilgrims have been pouring in from across the country. The Bhadreshwar Temple Managing Committee has been working on a project to reconstruct the Temple. The project would cost over US million. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    AHIMSA YEAR EXTENDED
    Government of Madhya Pradesh has extended the period of AHIMSA YEAR upto April 2003. Previously, to commemorate 2600th Janma Kalyanak Year, M.P. Govt. had declared 6th April 2001 to 6th April 2002 as AHIMSA YEAR. During this period non-veg. dishes were banned in all the Government banquets.General Administration Department of M.P. Govt. has extended this period upto 6th August 2003 by issuing a notification.- M.R.Sudhir Jain, email-mrsudhirjain@hotmail.com

    SRI PUJYAPADHA AYURVEDA MEDICAL AWARD CONFERRED
    Kanakagiri (Karnataka), August 15: The "Sri Pujyapadha Ayurveda Medical Awards" for the year 2002 was conferred on to Dr. M.R.Nagaraj Hegde on the 15th of August 2002 at the Jain pilgrim centre Kanakagiri in Karnataka. The award was conferred during the celebrations of Mukuta Sapthami (the day on which Bhagawan Parshwanath attained salvation) festival by Swasti Sri Bhuvnakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj of the Kanakagiri Jain Muth. The Jain Muth of Kanakagiri has been giving this award from the past five years to recognize and encourage the contribution of the individuals to the field of Ayurveda. Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji of the Veerashaiva Muth Suttur presided over the function. Along with this a grand pooja mahotsav of Bhagawan Sri Parshwanath was conducted to mark the occassion. Thousands of devotees from all over Karnataka offered their prayers to Bhagawan Parshwanath. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    JAIN EDICTS FOUND AT A TEMPLE IN GULBARGA

    Gulbarga, (Karnataka), July 31: The discovery of two 11th Century Jain edicts at Jain Temple at Harsur in Gulbarga taluk has once again proved that Gulbarga District was once an important centre of Jainism, and that Jainism flourished under the Kalyan Chalukyan kings. The edicts were discovered by the noted historian and researcher, D.N. Akki, during one of his visits to the "Jain Basadis" (temples). One of the edicts is 51 inches high and 16 inches wide, and has a beautiful figure of the 23rd Theerthankara Parshwanath carved on it. A five-headed serpent is in the background of the Theerthankara. Mr. Akki, who has made important discoveries in the district, including plaques and sculptures, said here on Tuesday that the edict had the sun and the moon carved on the right side, below the figure of the Theerthankara. A figure of cattle and a sword was also finely carved, he added. The noted epigrapher, Seetharam Jagirdar, who deciphered the inscriptions in Sanskrit, says that one of the inscriptions dates back to 1088 AD and another to 1090 AD. Only the top 10 lines of the edict were legible, and time has erased the rest of it. The inscriptions clearly mention the Sixth Vikramadiyta Trubhuvan Malla in both the edicts, which speak of the donations made by the people and the royalty at that time. The edicts also recall the heredity of the Kalyan Chalukyan Kings, and speak about some of the then chieftains and their families, written in the prose form in Sanskrit. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    PRESERVING THE LIFE OF THE SACRED COW
    New Delhi, August 13: Established in August, 2001, the National Commission for Cattle has recently submitted a 1,500-page report to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee advocating that cow slaughter be put to a stop in India. Presently, beef forms part of many peoples' diet and is a lucrative export product along with cow leather. Statistically, India has 200 million cattle. Ghuman Mal Lodha, acting chairman of the commission, says, "India is 85% Hindu. Killing cattle is worse than killing human beings as the animals cannot defend themselves." In the 1,500-page report, Lodha has recommended 51 different solutions such as, "Prohibition of slaughter of the cow and its progeny should be made a fundamental right, and a Central Cattle Protection Rapid Task Force should be set up with offices in each state." - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

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    NEW POSTAL STAMP IN MEMORY OF ACHARYA ANAND RISHIJI MAHARAJ
    Delhi, August 9: Indian postal department has issued a multi-colored 4/- stamp in honour of  renowned Swetamber Jain Muni Acharya Anand Rishiji Maharaj on 9th august 2002.  Acharya Anand Rishiji Maharaj was one such soul, whose contributions in the  social and educational spheres have been a prolific and significant as his  spiritual guidance to his followers. He was born at Ahmadnagar (Maharastra) in  August 1900 and received  initiation from Ratan Rishiji Maharaj at the age of 13, thereby formally  committing himself to a life of spiritual pursuits and service to humanity.  He Mastered the Jain Scriptures as
    well as ancient philosophical texts of  Sanskrit language. His teachings were deep rooted in love, non-violence and  tolerance. He was proficient in nine languages and wrote extensively in  Marathi and Hindi. He had founded numerous educational and religious  institutions and also rejuvenated many ailing institutions and founded  magazines. He was bestowed with the title of "Acharya" in the year 1965 and  died in the year 1992. - Sudhir Jain, email: mrsudhirjain@hotmail.com

    THREE DAY JAIN RETREAT AT NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA

    Every year IMJM (International Mahavir Jain Mission) has been holding a retreat where Jain scholars are invited. The teaching is more of  Question/Answers - seminar sytle where everyone get's a chance to participate. This year Dr. Padamanath  Jaini, one of the greatest Jain scholars of our times, as well as several other Jain scholars and guest speakers will be at this retreat.

    Other activities include meditation and yoga and other thought provoking presentations.

    Cost: US$120, Includes all meals and accommodations. Date: Aug.31, Sept.1, 2, Accomodations: Beautiful rooms overlooking Niagra Falls. Transportation: Easy access via Buffalo or Niagra Falls airport; managageable driving distance from many other North-East locations. Sponsor: International Mahavir Jain Mission (IMJM)

    For further details contact: Leela Gudka, sgudka@sympatico.ca, Tel: 416-299-3627 - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    STANDING SAINT PROPAGATES WORLD PEACE

    Bhopal, (Madhya Pradesh) August 7: Sant Ram Kishore Das Khade Shree Maharaj has never in the past nine years sat or lied down. Originally from Nepal, the 73-year-old saint has pledged to remain standing for at least 14 years for world peace. Sant Ram feels he can remain standing for more than 14 years or even through his entire life. He began his present sadhana, discipline, in Mehsana, Gujarat, in 1993. "The first two years had been excruciatingly tough with my feet swelling up with pain and itching," he said adding, "I keep standing on either foot alternatively through the day and night. And to rest, I place my hands on a swing-like contraption or lean on a pole behind me. The swing also serves as support to sleep." He prefers walking taking rest midway by supporting himself on tree branches on roadsides. Sant Ram annual calendar also includes other pledges like to not speak for five months in a year when he meditates indoors for 22 hours and meets people only for two hours. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    CD AND CASSETTE ON CHARITRA CHAKRAVARTHI ACHARYA SHANTHISAGARJI MAHARAJ

    Mumbai: Compact discs and Cassette's based on the Samadhi Sadhana at Kunthalgiri of Late Charitra Chakravarthi Acharya Sri Shanthisagarji Maharaj have been released recently at Mumbai. Sri Kanthilal Javeri of Mumbai has developed these cd's and cassette's. For further details contact: Sri Bharth Kumar Shala, 14/432, Tagore Nagar, Vicrolie (East), Mumbai-3, Ph: 020-5743481. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    CHATURMAS OF SWASTI SRI CHARUKEERTHI BHATTARAKHA MAHARAJ
    Shravanabelagola, August 4: Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj of the Jain Muth at Shravanabelagola entered chaturmas on the 4th of August at Shravanabelagola. Muni Sri Sumeru Sagarji Maharaj, Aryika Sri Padmashri Mataji, Aryika Sri Sarvagnamathi Mataji, also entered chaturmas on the occassion. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. 

    PUBLIC APPEALS TO GOVERNMENT TO BAN ANIMAL SACRIFICE IN TEMPLES
    Chennai, (Tamil Nadu), August 11: Despite strict government regulations and a public interest petition appealing to the government to put a stop to animal and bird sacrifice, it stills continues at some temples in the state. However, a recent order by the Madras High Court to the Home Secretary and the DGP to enforce the Tamil Nadu Animals and Birds Sacrifice Prohibition Act 1957, in all temples in Tamil Nadu, may curb the practice. To date, the DGP has not initiated any action against violators of the act. Mr. A V Krishna Moosad of Trivandrums says, "I am praying for an interim injunction restraining the authorities from permitting or giving license to persons intending to give animal or bird sacrifice in temples in violation of these provisions." - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.
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    SCULPTURES OF TIRTHANKARAS DISCOVERED
    Sculptures of 24 Tirthankaras, in huge quantities of 1230, 1247 and 1239, variying between 1foot and 5 feet height, have been discovered during excavation recently at Virochan Nagar, 20 K.M. away from Sanad. It is believed that this as a saved collection during Mughal attack. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. 

    MAHARASHTRA TRIES SPIRITUALITY TO REDUCE ADDICTION

    Mumbai, July 16: Having failed in its endeavor to reduce addiction to liquor and tobacco-related products through its various programs, the Prohibition Department of the Maharashtra government has now turned to spirituality. The minister concerned, Dr Dashrath Bhande, has directed the district collectors to seek the help of kirtankars and provachankars (those who deliver spiritual discourses through sermons or songs) to popularize de-addiction throughout the state. These de-addiction ambassadors will be given numerous benefits including free travel by the state transport buses for the said purpose. In addition, their efforts will be lauded through block, district and state-level annual awards which includes a citation and US4 in cash. ''The state has spent a lot of money implementing numerous de-addiction programs but cannot create the right impact. In contrast, mere words uttered by them become an aadesh (order) for the addicts,'' said Dr Bhande. ''Their sabhas attract more people than our rallies. Today, all forms of addiction in the state stand at an estimated 70%. This is extremely alarming. After due thought I feel that state policy, however strict, will not help. Only spirituality will," admitted the minister. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    PAPERS ARE INVITED FOR SAYAMBHU AWARD
    Run by Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra SriMahavirji, the Apabhramsha Sahitya Academi, Jaipur is inviting papers related to Apabhramsha literature, in Hindi and English, for Sayambhu Award 2002, which carries Rs.21001 and a citation. The intending participants are requested to write to: Dr.Kamal Chand Sogani, Apabhramsha Sahitya Academi, Digambar Jain Nasiyan Bhattakarji, Sawai Ramsingh Road, Jaipur -302004. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    RARE IDOL OF LORD MAHAVIR RECOVERED
    Lucknow, August 6: A rare idol of Lord Mahavira, valued at Rs five lakh in international market, has been recovered from Meerut, a home department spokesman said on monday. The idol, weighing about five kg, was recovered by police from Lisar Gate area in Meerut city yesterday and three persons have been arrested in this connection, he said. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    AWARD FOR BEST TITLE IN JAINISM

    Bhagawan Mahavir Foundation, Chennai announces an award for the best title in Jainism. The award comprises Rupees Two Lakhs. For more information contact:

    Bhagwan Mahavir Foundation, Post Box No.2983, Ponnatha Lane, Triplicane High Road, Chennai - 600005, Ph: 8571066.- Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS OCTOBER?

    Are you a young Jain 24-39 years of age, then there is something special happening for you. Young Jain Professionals (YJP) organization's annual convention will be held on 11-14 October 2002 in Montreal, Canada.
    Plan to be there for this event because
    * It is during Columbus Day/ Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend.
    * It is in the exciting city of Montreal.
    * It is guaranteed to have interesting, interactive sessions with erudite speakers and informed panelists.
    * Plenty of opportunities to network both professionally and socially.
    * Three days of fun AND you will have gained Jain ideas you can use in your everyday lives and many friends from all over N. America.
    For more information and to register today go to www.yjponline.org/conferencereg.html or email yjponline@yahoo.com
    There are advantages to registering early. Until August 31, 2002 the all-inclusive cost for three days conference is US $259. After August 31,2002 the registration fee increases to US $299. There are interesting
    sponsorship opportunities as well, check them out at www.yjponlie.org/sponsorship.html

    JAIN MILAN MYSORE
    Kanakagiri (Karnataka), August 15: The monthly meeting of the Jain Milan Mysore Branch was held on the 15th of August at the Jain pilgrim centre Kanakagiri. The function was conducted under the guidance of His Holiness Swasthi Sri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakh Maharaj of the Jain Muth Kanakagiri. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.    

     POOJA MAHOTSAV

    Penukonda (Andhra Pradesh), August 15: The pooja mahotsav of the Bhagawan Sri Pachhe Parshwanatha on account of the Mukuta Sapthami Festival was held at Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh on 15th August 2002. The proceedings of the function were conducted under the guidance of Swasthi Sri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj of Tirumalai. Sri M.Jayakumar and Sri M.J.Indrakumar were the chief guests of the function. The revised edition of the book "Jinadharma Darpana" written by Sri C.Ramachandra Syadwadhi was also released on the occassion. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

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    JAIN WEB WATCH

    www.jainsamaj.org : This website being maintained byAhimsa Foundation,Delhi contains exhaustive information on Jainism. It gives information about the Jain temples, Ascetics, Celebrities, Jain Institutions and Jain literature. It also provides the online Jain matrimonial directory which can be considered as the largest Jain matrimonial directory on the Internet. It also brings a free monthly news letter Ahimsa Times for the benefit of the Jain community. The "Global Business Directory" of the Jains is first of its kind on the internet.
    www.jaintirth.org : This website gives information of the Jain temples in India with special focus on the Jain temples of Rajasthan and Gujrat. It also provides information about the Jainism and Tirthankaras.
    www.jainu.org : It gives online access to the Jain International University. It gives the visitors the first hand information about the Foundation courses, Certificate Programs, Postgraduate Programs and the Fellow Programs offered  at the Jain international University. It also gives information about the Jain temples, Jain festivals, Jain Principles, Jain arts and lot more.

    FORTHCOMING EVENTS

    Young Jains of UK convention at London from 23rd to 25th August.

    4-9-2002 : Paryushana Parva of Swethambar Sect begins.

    10-9-2002: Paryushana ends.

    10-9-2002: Dashalakshana Parva of Digambar Sect begins.

    20-9-2002: Anantha Chaturdasi.

    20-9-2002: Dashanlakshana Parva of Digambar Sect ends.

    WEB POLL

    JHC Web poll question for the month of July Results of the JHC webpoll conducted from May26 to June 30th
     Is Jainism an offshoot of Hinduism? A person becomes a Jain by:
    • Yes
    • No
    • In concrete

    Click here to cast your vote.

    Answer

    %age

    Votes
    • Following Jain principles
    • Birth in a Jain family
    • Being appointed from an ascetic

    85

    14

    1

    78

    13

      1

    Total

    100

    92

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