The founder of the Terapanthi Sect of the Swetambar Jains was His Holiness Sree Sree 1008 Sree Sree BHIKHANJI SWAMI, who was born on Ashar Sudi 13, Samvat 1783 (about July 1726 A.D.) in village Kantalya in the Marwar State His father was Balluji Sukhlecha, a high caste Oswal and his mother was Dipa Bai.

Ecstasy is not a subject of articulation for a gardener who sees his garden full of trees and plants laden with verdure, flowers and fruits, or for an artist who sees his idea getting form on the canvas, or for a visionary who sees his dreams getting realized, through his own efforts. For a long time, I had been visualizing that the critical editi...

Acharya Shri Kunda Kunda needs no introduction. He graced the country with his divine presence in the first century b.c. His great book SAMAYASARA has 400 odd verses. Nothing surpasses the excellence of Samayasara - self-contained, self-determining, self-sufficient pure and perfect super self. The soul is the sole determinant of its own pure psych...

News in Devanagari, Photos ◄ Acharya Sri Mahashraman Ji addressing the gathering ◄ Cross section of audience listening to the Pravachan of Acharya Sri Mahashraman Ji ◄ A scene at the site of bus arrangement ◄ Another picture of bus arrangement site

OM ARHAM - OM ARHAM - OM ARHAM Sadhvi Sajana ji, presently at Gangasahar 'Seva Kendra', who started her fasting on 23rd August 2010 has on 1st September 2010 (i.e. 10th day of fasting) accepted 'Tivihar Santhara' in presence of 'Chaturvidh Dharam Sangha'. On the occassion, the senior most saint 'Muni Rajkaran Ji' 'Muni Nagraj ji' etc spec...

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Santhara of Sadhvi Sajana ji At Gangasahar Today Is 5th DayNews in Devanagari ओम्अर्हम---ओम्अर्हम---ओम्अर्हम--- गंगाशहर सेवा केंद्र में विराजित साध्वी श्री सजना जी ने 10 दस दिन कि तप�...

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After the completion of Chaturmas at Sardarshahar, Rajasthan, India and before the Maryada Mahotsav at Rajaldesar, Rajasthan, India. Acharya Shri will travel to Bik aner Area. The details of the yatra are as follows: 29th to 30th Nov 2010► Sri Dungargarh, Rajasthan, India 08th to 10th Dec 2010► Bikaner, Rajasthan, India 11th to 13t...

News in Devanagari

News in Devanagari

News in Devanagari, Photos ◄ Ladies audience at Terapanth Bhawan listening to the deliberations of Acharya Sri Mahashraman Ji ◄ Joint secretary of Jain Vishwa Bharati, Mr Bhuramal Shyamsukha presenting memento to Mrs Kanta Chindaliya for her special assistance in arrangements for 'Itihas Manthan Partiyo...

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1 Introduction A substance has infinite attributes some of them may be contradictory. Jains recognized the multiple nature of reality; they propounded a theory of substance and its modes and attributes. The modes and attributes impart the substance a multidimensional character. The modes and attributes have a common substratum, the substance, a...

Man is by nature progressive. ‘ Medha ’ (talent) is the basic foundation of all development and progress. Every human being is gifted with one or the other hidden talents. Some excel through intellectual talent while others through sports. Some exhibit extraordinary talent in solving mathematical sums while others are scientist par excellence ...

Preksha Meditation Time: September 21 at 8:00am - September 30 at 6:00pm Location: Sardarsahar, Rajasthan, India Created By: Preksha Meditation 10 days residential camp on Preksha Meditation in the benign presence of His Holiness Acharaya Shree Mahashraman. The language of instructions in camp is Hindi. This is a 2nd level camp. Train...

The Story of Kālaka A Brief Introduction to a Less Known Śvetāmbara Hagiography Related to the Date of Paryuṣaṇā 1. Introduction The upcoming Paryushan Parva (Paryuṣaṇā) is a good reason to remember the Śvetāmbara hagiographical narrative of the Ācārya Kālaka, which is associated with the date of this festival in a le...

Who have come out of the powerful clutches of death and one who knows that one will never die can hope for tomorrow. - Bhagwan Mahavir The secret of a peaceful life is development of spiritual consciousness for a peaceful co-existence of any family or society. - Acharya Mahapragya Luck favors those who put forth the most effort, wherea...

◄ Young Jains doing the morning puja at Kenton temple in Harrow, North London DAY 5 - SCIENCE AND JAINISM Health is generally good, though as usual there is weakness in the morning. Today is a very auspicious day as we celebrate the birth of Lord Mahavir - the 24th Tirthankar and prophet. About eight months ago, I h...

Principle of Non- absolutism means: There should be no rigidity of thoughts. There should be no dispute in speech. There should be no imbalance in behavior. - Bhagwan Mahavir In order to rectify one's behavior it is necessary to develop the vision of harmony. - Acharya Mahapragya A surgeon cuts into the stomach of a person with a knife...

The Photos: ◄ Sadhvi Kanakshriji delivering message on the importance of samayik in life ◄ Shrawak and shravikas listening to the discourse ◄ Women lay followers listening to the discourse ◄ North Howrah Sabha General Secretary Sri Bimal Baid compeering the pr...

JAIN FAST - DAY THREE The best thing I find about this whole experience is the spirit of reflection. I have applied a handbrake on my life, and am introspecting on where I am and where I wish to go. By I, I dont just mean the body, I am now beginning to think about my soul and its own future. In fact, Jains believe that the body is mortal, but ...

JAIN FAST - DAY THREE The best thing I find about this whole experience is the spirit of reflection. I have applied a handbrake on my life, and am introspecting on where I am and where I wish to go. By I, I dont just mean the body, I am now beginning to think about my soul and its own future. In fact, Jains believe that the body is mortal, but ...

Keep yourself always awake. One who keeps awake increases his wisdom. He who falls asleep is not great. Blessed is he who keeps awake . - Bhagwan Mahavir It is important to know the method to be forgetful so that we are free from tensions & miseries. - Acharya Mahapragya An egotistical person shuns reality.  He might exhibit his pride...

Continuously Studying The Scriptures Leads To Peace In Life - Sadhvi Kanakshri North Howrah (Kolkata), 06 September, 2010 The second day of Paryushan Festival was celebrated as the “Swadhyaya Diwas” in the pious presence of Sadhvi Kanakshri ji. The relevance of swadhyay is very much today, because the academic knowledge takes us into ...

Paryushan Is A Pilgrimage To Ones Inner Self - Sadhvi Kanakshri North Howrah (Kolkata), 05 September, 2010 The eight day long celebrations of Paryushan 2010 began in the pious presence of Sadhvi Kanak Shri ji and fellow Sadhavis., learned disciples of Acharya Shri Mahashramanji at SAM Garden, Salkia School Road, North Howrah. Paryushan, t...

◄ A mother and son conducting their morning puja at the Jain temple in Kenton, Harrow JAIN FESTIVAL : DAY TWO - RISK AND RETURN Thank you for all your messages of support and encouragement. This helps my fast become easier. I woke up this morning feeling weak. I also have a dry mouth. Having fasted many times bef...

◄ Lecturers from Tapovan School based in Ahmedabad, India addressing the huge London Jain community ◄ Women doing puja at the Jain temple in Kenton, Harrow. JAINS START FESTIVE PARYUSHAN TO REPENT AND FORGIVE Every year, the Jains celebrate their most important festival - Paryushan, all over Britain...

Samani Sanmati Pragya Samani Shukla Pragya click to enlarge Although religious activities/tapasya are important at all times, they have a special meaning when undertaken during the 8 days of Paryushan. A chart with suggested religious activities is attached. We would like to encourage you to print the chart out and use it for recording yo...

Paryushan Parva Details 5th Sep 2010: Khad Diwas 6th Sep 2010: Swadhyay Diwas 7th Sep 2010: Samayik Diwas 8th Sep 2010: Vani Sanyam Diwas 9th Sep 2010: Anuvrat Chetna Diwas 10th Sep 2010: Jaap Diwas 11th Sep 2010: Dhyan Diwas 12th Sep 2010: Samvatsari Diwas 13th Sep 2010: Kshama Diwas

Sadhvi Yashaji Maharaj and Sadhvi Sampragyaji Maharaj will be here in London from Veerayatan and will be conducting Paryushan events at Navnat this year. Please do come along to listen to their lectures, which promise to be enlightening to all age groups. We have organised a one hour session for children with the sadhvijis between 2.30 and 3.30 pm...

Samani Sanmati Pragya Samani Shukla Pragya JVBNA cordially invites you to participate in the Celebration of Paryushan Mahaparva (Sep5 - Sep12, 2010) Under the spiritual guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji & Samani Shukla Pragyaji (Disciples of Acharya Mahashramanji) Featuring: Daily Pratikraman Pravachan for all Simultaneous s...

Samani Mudit Pragya ji Samani Amit Pragya ji JVB ORLANDO PARYUSHAN 2010 SCHEDULE In the auspicious presence of Adarniya Samani Mudit Pragyaji & Samani Amit Pragyaji Update: As our Paryushan begins, this is an excellent opportunity for kids and youth to learn Pratikraman & Paryushan in detail. Parents, Please be encouraged. Do not miss ...

Samani Akshay Pragya Samani Vinay Pragya Paryushan Mahotsav 2010 A Festival of Forgiveness A Festival of Self-Discipline A Journey of Self-Awareness Sunday September 5th - Sunday September 12th, 2010 Full Programme Details

World Academy of Spiritual Sciences ( WASS ) organised National Convention on Science, Spirituality & Health at Lodhi Road, Chinmaya Centre, New Delhi on 21st and 22nd August, 2010. Beside the huge gathering by participants from various fields, the occasion was marked by many prominent personalities like Health Minister Dr. Kiran Walia, Swa...

Visit Of Samani Vikas Pragya Ji And Samani Rohit Pragya Ji To Indonesia From 6th August To 3rd September 2010 We, the Jain community of Indonesia are very grateful to Acarya Mahapragya who started allowing Samaniji’s to travel to Indonesia every year. This year we were graced by the presence of two well educated Samanis, Vikas Pragya ji an...

The Photos: ◄ Sadhvi Kanakshriji delivering message on the importance of samayik in life ◄ Shrawak and shravikas listening to the discourse ◄ Women lay followers listening to the discourse ◄ North Howrah Sabha General Secretary Sri Bimal Baid compeering the pr...

Continuously Studying The Scriptures Leads To Peace In Life - Sadhvi Kanakshri North Howrah (Kolkata), 06 September, 2010 The second day of Paryushan Festival was celebrated as the “Swadhyaya Diwas” in the pious presence of Sadhvi Kanakshri ji. The relevance of swadhyay is very much today, because the academic knowledge takes us into ...

Paryushan Is A Pilgrimage To Ones Inner Self - Sadhvi Kanakshri North Howrah (Kolkata), 05 September, 2010 The eight day long celebrations of Paryushan 2010 began in the pious presence of Sadhvi Kanak Shri ji and fellow Sadhavis., learned disciples of Acharya Shri Mahashramanji at SAM Garden, Salkia School Road, North Howrah. Paryushan, t...

Jain Society of Greater Detroit The Jain Society of Greater Detroit in USA organized a nine-day educational program conducted by the Samanijis (disciples of Acharyashree Mahashraman) of Jain Vishwa Bharati (JVB) at the Detroit Jain Temple. The series of highly informative daily enrichment programs were provided by Samani Charitra Pragya ji a...

JAINA : Federation of Jain Associations in North America Virchandji Raghavji Gandhi’s (VRG) original karmayogi descendants: VRG was born to Mahuva Nagar Sheth Shri Raghavji Tejpalji Gandhi. VRG married to Pujya Devi Jiviben & had one son Shri Mohandas who inherited characteristics of his father like serving basic layman. Though VRG represe...

JAINA : Federation of Jain Associations in North America APPEAL I, Pravin C. Shah, Ex. Founding Chair Person (1997-3/2010), JAINA Shri V.R. Gandhi Scholarship/Memorial Committee mention here in below details of Shri V.R. Gandhi (VRG) Memorial Stamp Albums and other details collected from information furnished/su...

Samani Akshay Pragya Samani Vinay Pragya Paryushan Celebration 2010 at JVB Houston Paryushan Mahaparv is being celebrated with full enthusiasm in the auspicious presence of Samani Akshay Pragya ji and Vinay pragya ji. People are thrilled by such a wonderful experience of Pratikraman, pravachan Kalpsutra-vachan and all the activities from mor...

Samani Akshay Pragya Samani Vinay Pragya First JVB Houston Bhajan Competition received overwhelming participation and support from you, the community.  All three community newspapers published reports.  Attached prints are not good quality. Please pick a copy at many of the local grocery stores. Attached a few pictures: M...

Samani Akshay Pragya Samani Vinay Pragya Paryushan Mahotsav 2010 A Festival of Forgiveness A Festival of Self-Discipline A Journey of Self-Awareness Sunday September 5th - Sunday September 12th, 2010 Full Programme Details

Support this JVB Fund raising event by purchasing tickets as soon as possible, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Contact any of the following for tickets: ► Pramod Bengani: 832-630-1398 ► Nikhil Jain: 713-834-4909 ► Shashank Jain: 832-563-8495 ► Kirti Jain: 713-582-3240

Samani Sanmati Pragya Samani Shukla Pragya 11th September 2010 American Legion Hall 25 Brown Ave, Iselin, NJ, USA Maestro Kummar Chatterjee, spiritual singer par excellence, has enthralled audiences worldwide for over two decades with his numerous renditions of Bhajans and Ghazals in various Indian languages. His music is a confluence ...

Samani Sanmati Pragya Samani Shukla Pragya click to enlarge Although religious activities/tapasya are important at all times, they have a special meaning when undertaken during the 8 days of Paryushan. A chart with suggested religious activities is attached. We would like to encourage you to print the chart out and use it for recording yo...

Samani Sanmati Pragya Samani Shukla Pragya JVBNA cordially invites you to participate in the Celebration of Paryushan Mahaparva (Sep5 - Sep12, 2010) Under the spiritual guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji & Samani Shukla Pragyaji (Disciples of Acharya Mahashramanji) Featuring: Daily Pratikraman Pravachan for all Simultaneous s...

Samani Mudit Pragya ji Samani Amit Pragya ji जैन विश्व भारती Jai Jinendra, Please mark your Calendar for a visit Jain Center of Tampa and Ocala on Saturday, October 2nd 2010. This gives Orlando Jain community an opportunity to visit recently opened Temple/Derasar and also meet the members of Jain community of Tamp...

Samani Mudit Pragya ji Samani Amit Pragya ji JVB ORLANDO PARYUSHAN 2010 SCHEDULE In the auspicious presence of Adarniya Samani Mudit Pragyaji & Samani Amit Pragyaji Update: As our Paryushan begins, this is an excellent opportunity for kids and youth to learn Pratikraman & Paryushan in detail. Parents, Please be encouraged. Do not miss ...

Sadhvi Yashaji Maharaj and Sadhvi Sampragyaji Maharaj will be here in London from Veerayatan and will be conducting Paryushan events at Navnat this year. Please do come along to listen to their lectures, which promise to be enlightening to all age groups. We have organised a one hour session for children with the sadhvijis between 2.30 and 3.30 pm...

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http://www.wvc2010.org/ THE 39th IVU WORLD VEGETARIAN CONGRESS 2010 SAVE OUR LIFE, SAVE OUR PLANET Jakarta, October 01 - 06th, 2010 Bali, October 07 - 09th, 2010 For details of the various room being used for talks see: http://www.jiexpo.com/home.php?menu=2&id=3 Tentative Program and Itinerary Date/Day Time Programme/Topic...

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