Maryada Mahotsav - 143rd - [12] Day1 - Management Committee Meeting of Jain Vishwa Bharati

Dear Readers,
people dream. In fact all of us dream. Majority of our dreams take place when we are asleep. It is difficult to interpret those dreams and generally speaking most of such dreams are valueless. Then there are dreams, which we see when we are awake. Such types of dreams are also equally valueless - unless they are followed up with required action, hard work and all other ingredients, which are necessary to bring the dreams to fructification.

Acharyashri Tulsi, 9th terapanthi acharya used to dream a lot. He used to dream in awakened state. And then he did whatever was necessary to convert those dreams in to reality.

Dear Readers, “Jain Vishwa Bharati” is one such present day reality which was once just a dream of Acharyashri Tulsi. He wanted an institute which can develop and preach following seven main virtues:

JVB building, Ladnun

JVBI main bulding & JVBI Bus

Jain Vishwa Bharati became a reality in 1970. It’s sister organization, Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute is the only university imparting education on various streams based on above seven virtues and other principals of Jain religion. Present day terapanthi Acharya is the spiritual head of Jain Vishwa Bharati. The management powers are vested in hands of Management Committee, which works under a president.

Meeting of Management Committee of Jain Vishwa Bharati is a permanent feature of Maryada Mahotsav. This year it was scheduled at 5 pm on Tuesday the 23rd January 2007. Here are the highlights of that meeting:

• The program started with recitation of Mahamantra by Mumukshu Shanta
• Welcome address was given by JVB President - Shri Surendraji Chordia
• In his introductory speech, Shri S R Bhandari, Chancellor of JVBI said that from time to time JVB faces many problems but the famous words “Subh Bhavishya hai Saamne” (bright future ahead) spoken by Acharya Shri Tulsi are a source of continuous courage and inspiration.
• Shri R S Kothari, Chairman of Trust Board shared some information about the financial position of JVB and exerted the need to maintain financial discipline
• Minutes of previous meeting held on 25th Nov 2006 at Tamkor were read and approved
• Shri Vijay Singhji Chordia, Deputy Secretary of JVB read out names of applicants for new membership and their memberships were approved
• Shri Surendraji Chordia, President of JVB gave information about formation and working of some sub-committees (to work in fields of research, international liaisons, preksha meditation department etc)
• A status report on ongoing construction activities in JVB Complex Ladnun was given by Shri Surendraji. Good number of suggestions came from floor regarding water harvesting, beautification of gardens, improvement of roads and construction of a reception office.
• Wholesome discussions on how best to utilize Acharyapravar’s forthcoming Ladnun visit (1-8 March 2007) took place.
• Shri Surendraji Chordia invited all those present to visit JVB Ladnun during 1st - 8th March 2007
• The meeting concluded with a note of thanks to the President and all members of the management committee.