22.04.2022 - JSGD - Newsletter

Jain Society of Greater Detroit

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak

Details on Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebrations are as below:

• When: Sunday, 24-April-2022
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Agenda: Snatra Puja, Presentations with Budget, Swapna Darshan, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash followed by Swamivatsalya.

Ayambil Oli Celebration Update

Jai Jinendra,
Khub Khub Anumodana to the Ayambil Oli Tapasvis, Sponsors, Kitchen team and all the volunteers.

Below are the names of the Tapasvis for Ayambil Oli April 2022

1. Manishbhai Zaveri 248-739-0104
2. Rohitbhai and Nilpaben Shah 248-497-1731
3. Kalpeshbhai and Tarangben Shah 734-747-3883
4. Bhaveshbhai and Shivaniben Shah 734-776-2025
5. Ashishbhai andMinalben Manek 248-566-1326
6. Kekinbhai and Amiben Sheth 586-335-6915
7. Ushaben Sheth 248-506-6404
8. Rajeshbhai Jain and Vinitaben Parekh 248-790-2527
9. Nikhilbhai and Smitaben Kothari 734-397-1910
10. Nishaki Jiva and Matt 508-523-9673
11. Rohitbhai and Jyotiben Shah 313-903-0248
12. Dineshbhai and Geetaben Shah (Windsor) 519-800-5352
13. Nalinbhai and Gitaben Shah 248-689-8296

Antaray Karma Nivaran Puja

Pranam,

In memory of our beloved mother, Nirmalaben G. Shah, we are sponsoring
an "Antaray Karma Nivaran Puja" at Jain Derasar. The puja will be performed
by JSGD Puja group.

We would like to invite Sakal Sangh for "Antaray Karma Nivaran puja" at Derasar
on May 14, 2022 (Saturday) from 10:00 AM followed by lunch (boxed/sit down).

Please RSVP at the following link on or before May 06, 2022, if you plan to attend.
https://forms.gle/jrCthuVaJCatmgAp9

Thank you. Jai Jinendra.

With best regards,

Smita (Meena) Shah
Kalpesh and Tarang Shah (734) 747-3883
Shirish and Parul Shah (734) 673-0232

NJ Bhav Tirth Pratishtha

Jai Jinendra!

1. The Bhav Tirth Pratishtha is a once in a lifetime celebration in NJ Jain Temple. The week of celebrations will include exciting pujans, pujas, lectures, culture events, Varaghodo and our grand Pratishtha. The week promises to attract hundreds of thousands to experience the festivities
2. A great way to show your support, share your thoughts and business is by becoming a sponsor in the Bhav Tirth Pratishtha Souvenir book.
3. Pl acknowledge
4. Pl follow the following Link to sign up:

http://24bhavtirth.org/Sponsorship/SouvenirSignup

This is to follow up previous correspondence and get your favor to reserve the space in the souvenir..

1. Please let know if you have inputted and uploaded the Ad material for your center in the above form and submitted the form.

2. The form details how to pay. and deadline for submitting the form.

3. Please note: payment must be received by 5/6/2022 in order for your ad to be printed. The content must be appropriate and will be approved by leads before being included in the souvenir.

For any questions or comments please reach out to our Souvenir leads:

Kanan Patrawalla @ 973.668.2624 or Kirit Mehta @ 973.223.0442

Email: ;

With best regards,

Nirmal Dosi

JCNJ Souvenir Committee

732-512-8987

Message from JAINA

Dear Members,
It gives us a great pleasure to inform you that Shrut Ratnakar Trust (India) lead by Dr. Jitendra Shah, in collaboration with JAINA organization and Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) is presenting a drama:
“Surishvar ane Samrat” Victory of Ahimsa over Cruelty in “Gujarati”.

Here is a preview: https://youtu.be/shFnRBuJ4WY
Be the first ones to witness the glorious history of how Acharya Shri Heer Vijay Surishvarji transforms a cruel king Samrat Akbar into a compassionate human being, who stops killing innocent animals, gives up eating meat, and provides protection for many Tirths.
We bow down to such a powerful Guru and his compassion towards all living beings. This true story is very well played in this drama. It highlights the effects of Jain teachings on Jains as well as non-Jains. Let us all watch this amazing transformation of Samrat Akbar. Be sure to inform all your friends & family.

The main purpose of this event is to promote the development of Shrut Ratnakar’s Adhyayan Kendra just 5 kms from Shankheshwar. The main objective of this Adhyayan Kendra is to provide various Jainism courses, high-level research, and tools for knowledge to bring Lord Mahaveer’s diction "पढमं नाणं तओ दया" – “First Knowledge and Then Mercy” to life.
Shrut Ratnakar Trust:

• For the past 22 years, Shrut Ratnakar Trust has been operating under the leadership of Dr. Jitendra B. Shah.
• Its main goal is to propagate Jain Dharma through seminars & on-line courses on subjects like Tatvarth Sutra, Samyag Darshan, Upmiti Bhava Prapancha, Prashamrati Prakaran, Kayotsarg Dhyan etc.
• Currently, there are about 18,000 Sadhu-Sadhvijis and they are increasing each year.
• Demand for courses related to Jainism is increasing rapidly in Universities.
• Enthusiasts in India as well as abroad have a niche curiosity for knowing about Jainism.
• Shrut Ratnakar realizes these needs and is committed to fulfill it through its innovative “Adhyayan Kendra”.

• It is a first of its kind campus dedicated to advancing knowledge of Jain Dharma.
• It is being constructed on a 2.5 Acres of land at Panchasar – mere 5 km from Sankheswara Tirth.
• It will provide:
  • The studies of Sanskrit, Prakrit, and English languages.
  • Teaching of Scriptures and Doctrines to our Sadhu/Sadhvis and Shravak Shravikas.
  • A library with more than 40,000 books.
  • Study rooms, a conference hall, Upashrayas for Sadhus and Sadhvis, a Temple, a medical clinic, and other amenities for those who come to learn.
  • Seminars and Online Courses for participants from all over the world.
• Permits, Site development, and obtaining utilities like electricity & water have been completed.
• Sadhu-Sadhviji’s Upashraya will be completed by mid-2023.
• Rest of the construction is estimated to be complete by October, 2024.
• Our aim is to make this Adhyayan Kendra a Jain University at some point.

Drama Sponsorship
Diamond sponsorship ($11,000): The donor will get to submit a short video speech; family photos will be displayed during the broadcast and on JAINA website.
Gold sponsorship ($7,000): The donor family photo and a brief statement will be displayed during the broadcast and will be posted on JAINA website.
Silver sponsorship ($5,000): The donor family name and a brief statement will be displayed during the broadcast and will be posted on JAINA website.

Adhyayan Kendra Sponsorship

• Donor names will be displayed on a Takti in an appropriate place.
• Multiple families may participate in a Takti with Management consent.
• Donations are tax deductible in India & USA. Shrut Ratnakar is also FCRA approved.
• For INR, please write check in the name of “Shrut Ratnakar”.
• For US $, please write check in the name of “JAINA” or “JCSC” with Memo: “Shrut Ratnakar” and mail to:
  • JAINA Treasurer, 148 Tradewins Circle, South Daytona, FL 32119
  • JCSC Treasurer, 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 92601