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 ◄ 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 P...

News in Devanagari, Photos ◄ President of chaturmas arrangements committee felicitating convener of Terapanth Vikas Parishad, Mr Lal Chand Singhi by presenting a memento ◄ Cross section of Participants ◄ Cross section of Participants ◄ Cross ...

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News in Devanagari, Photos ◄ Income Tax Commissioner J N Vasudev having a discussion with Acharya Mahashraman Ji ◄ Income Tax Commissioner J N Vasudev being felicitated with presentation of literature by president of chaturmas arrangements Commitee Mr Sumit Chand Gothi ◄ ...

Sadar Jai Jinendra!! Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Sabha Birgunj, Nepal, are pleased to enlighten you that newly built terapanth bhawan at Anuvrat Marg Adarshnagar, Birgunj (Nepal) inaugurated by Rt. H’onble President Of Nepal Dr. Rambaran Yadav in presence of Samani Chinmay Pragya, Dr. Samboth Pragya and Dr. Guru Pragaya on dated 27th Aug.,’10 ...

News in Devanagari, Photos ◄ Sanajay Bhanawat noted singer presenting song in Mahtam Mahaprajna quiz competition ◄ Muni Jayant Kumar telling rules of quiz competition ◄ Participants of Mahatma Mahaprajna quiz competition at Sardarshahar on 27th august ...

The Jain community of Indonesia organized one month program of Samani Vikas Pragya ji and Samani Rohit Pragya ji, disciples of Acharyashree Mahashraman ji at different places to benefit people living there through spiritual discourses and practice of Preksha Meditation. Samanijis visited Jakarta city for eight days from 11 August to 18 August. Dur...

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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...

The origin of Paryushana is related to the staying of the monks in one place for the rainy season. "Paryushana" is staying of the monks in one place. In popular terminology this stay is termed "chaturmaasa" because the rainy season is regarded to be about four months. However the minimum duration of Paryushana is regarded to be 70 days. For thi...

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 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

Michchhami Dukkadam A Thought for Paryushan On This Upcoming Auspicious Occasion of Paryushan and Das Laxan Parva We Beg Forgiveness For Our Intentional and Unintentional Wrongdoing Michchhami Dukkadam “Hats off to all those Jain Youths who are practicing and promoting total Ahimsak (Vegan) Life Style in North America” We would like to ...

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...

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 Jain community of Indonesia organized one month program of Samani Vikas Pragya ji and Samani Rohit Pragya ji, disciples of Acharyashree Mahashraman ji at different places to benefit people living there through spiritual discourses and practice of Preksha Meditation. Samanijis visited Jakarta city for eight days from 11 August to 18 August. Dur...

Ahimsa Center Sudha and Pravin Mody International Conference on Nonviolence Ahimsa and Sustainability Time & Location November 12-14 (Friday-Sunday), 2010 Cal Poly Pomona, BroncStudent Center, Ursa Major, Los Angeles area. Ahimsa Center at Cal Poly Pomona will address the theme of sustainability in its fourth international...

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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...

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

JVB Preksha Meditation Center, Houston In the spirit of President Obama's Active Lifestyle Challenge and "United We Serve - Let's Read, Let's Move" initiative In conjunction with Hindu America Seva Charities presents YOGATHON A free yoga workshop for youth & adults, an open house, with an introduction of yoga's traditional concepts ...

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 ...

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...

Terapanth Professional Forum Kolkata Om Arham Terapanth Professional Forum (TPF) is a newly registered Body for bringing all Terapanth Professionals under one platform with common cause and objects. In the 3rd National Conference of TPF held with the blessings of Acharya Shri Mahashraman ji on 7-8th August 2010 at Sardarsahar, it was deci...

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Michchhami Dukkadam A Thought for Paryushan On This Upcoming Auspicious Occasion of Paryushan and Das Laxan Parva We Beg Forgiveness For Our Intentional and Unintentional Wrongdoing Michchhami Dukkadam “Hats off to all those Jain Youths who are practicing and promoting total Ahimsak (Vegan) Life Style in North America” We would like to ...

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