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"I
object to violence because when it appears to do good,
the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent."
-- Mohandas K. Gandhi --
MUMBAI TRAIN BOMB BLASTS
Ahimsa
Foundation expresses deep condolences at the loss of hundreds of lives of
innocents persons in Mumbai train bomb blasts. We condemn all organizations
and individuals who were responsible for this dastardly and barbaric act of
violence. Issue can not be resolved by mindless killings of unconcerned and
innocent men, women and children and damage public property. It may be
difficult to locate and punish the real elements behind these acts of
terrorism, but we are sure, very soon they will realize, what they
have done and what they should not have done.
We request all religious organizations
irrespective of the faith they represent and promote, to come forward and work
for communal harmony and world peace wherever they are. We request all persons
who are involved in bloodshed to rethink and value human life. They may have
some issue or other, which needs to be addressed and resolved but for this
they must show patience, understanding and communicate positively and also
appreciate others point of views. Hostilities can draw attention to problems
but cannot solve. We also request all the world's political and religious
leaders to keep politics out of human issues. They should do everything
possible to resolve the subject as early as possible in the interest of
humanity.
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UK communities CONDEMN MUMBAI BLASTS
Bomb blasts on seven trains killed nearly 180 people in
Mumbai. Four days later, in a corner of the English countryside, hundreds of
British Indians gathered in prayer at a memorial service. Europe's biggest
Hindu Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, on the outskirts of Watford, invited
members of eight faiths - Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islam, Jain, Judaism,
Sikhism and Zoroastrian - to condemn the atrocity on Mumbai's transport
system. While worshippers prayed to their different gods, all their thoughts
were 5,000 miles away with the survivors and families of those who died in the
bomb attacks. Just as the priests of London's St Paul's Cathedral lit candles
to mark each of the 7 July bombs, seven candles were lit by faith leaders in
Watford to represent each bomb in Mumbai. Candles were also lit by four young
girls, to represent the "four corners" of India. Later, there was a prayer for
world peace: "Let our differences enrich our lives and of those around us, let
our similarities be the cause of great joy and celebration. "In these
difficult times, may we stand together." Gauri Das, spiritual commissioner of
the Hindu Forum of Britain, said: "The clothes may be different, but the
message of God is the same." Leaders of the communities speaking on the
occasion said that the bombings in Mumbai "indiscriminate, cold-blooded
murder, it doesn't matter what background they come from, these people are
committing mass murders". Ramesh Kallidai, secretary general of the Hindu
Forum of Britain, said they had organised the service because they felt it was
important for all faith communities to come together and pray. "By coming
together we are sending them a very strong message, that we won't be divided".
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur, the most senior
Asian police officer in the UK - and a Muslim - said it was important to keep
communities together in the face of such atrocities. Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk
JAINA CONDEMNS TERROR ATTACK IN MUMBAI
Washington - July 11, 2006 -- The JAINA Public Affairs
Council Chairman, Dr. Sushil Jain today condemned the terrorist attack
committed allegedly by Kashmiri extremists. This act caused Mumbai authorities
to heighten securities and shut down trains and other public transportation in
nearly all-major cities. A series of eight explosive devices went off on
commuter trains in and around Mumbai, India killing nearly 185 and injuring
over 700 people. These seemingly copycat terrorist acts follow the London and
Madrid bombings of trains and subway stations killing and injuring several
hundred people. The JAINA (The Federation of Jain Associations in North
America) Public Affairs Council (PAC) condemns the repeated terrorist
aggression in Mumbai and other locations in India.
"We at
JAINA extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the
Indian people. As Americans, we are familiar with the imminent and long-term
repercussions of terrorism" Said President Mr. Kirit Daftari & PAC Chairman
Dr. Sushil Jain. Indian officials have not yet determined who the perpetrators
are, but initial investigation points to Kashmiri extremists to be responsible
for today's blasts. These attacks prompt JAINA PAC to urge the Indian American
community to continue to maintain vigilance and protect the security of our
places of worship, our communities and our nation. JAINA PAC continues to
collaborate with American and Indian American institutions to carry out the
National Grassroots Campaign to Fight Terrorism and urges the Indian people to
sustain their domestic counter terrorism efforts as well. Those responsible
for these brutal immoral attacks should be swiftly brought to justice.
As a representative of mainstream Indian Americans, JAINA PAC reminds the
international community during this sensitive time that Jainism, a strong
supporter of non-Violence, does not tolerate the use of terrorism for any
purpose, regardless of which the aggressors are and what their justifications
might be. It is a time for solidarity, not division, not only for the people
of Mumbai alone but for India and for the American people, regardless of race
or faith, to fight against the evil of terrorism. Courtesy: Mr. Nitin G. Talsania, JAINA, 22 Green Mountain Drive, Basking Ridge,
NJ 07920, Phone #: 908-419-7340, email:
media@jaina.org,
personal: ngt@telcordia.com Temples
BHAGWAN MAHAVEER STATUE PLACED AT
VISHNU TEMPLE MUSEUM, TORONTO -
Toronto based Indian
community commissioned a marble statue of Bhagwan Mahaveer in Richmond Hill
Vishnu Temple museum. The statue was installed in the presence of hundreds of
persons representing different religious faith from India & Canada. The
ceremony was conducted by Mr. Naresh Jain & Mrs. Manju Jain. The distinguished
guest list included Sri Dharam Chand Shashtri from India. Consul General to
Cananda Shri Satish Mehta, Bhattarak Shri Devendra Kirtiji. Toronto museum has
on display hundred of precious and rare exhibits and artifacts about Hindu
culture and religion. The museum is spread over more than 17000 square feet
area on the third floor of the temple. The temple is located at Yonge Street,
Highway 407. Source: Toronto Star, Daily News Paper, July 3, 2006.
BHAGWAN ADINATH'S LARGEST STATUE TO BE
PLACED ON JAIPUR DELHI HIGHWAY
Manav Shanti Pratisthan a
voluntary non-profitable organization promoted by Pratishthacharya Shri Dharam
Chand Shastri is working on various projects for community development. This
also includes installation of tallest (27 feet) sitting statue of Bhagwan
Adinath at its campus on Delhi-Jaipur Highway (Asthapad Jain Tirth, Bilaspur
Chowk, Near Toll Tax, National Highway No. 8, Gurgaon Haryana). Craftsmen are
giving finishing touches to the stone statue before lifting for the final
placement. The place will be known as Ashtapad and the pratishtha ceremony
will take place in early 2007. The huge statue will be placed on 50 feet high
platform. Manav Shanti Pratisthan invites all community members to visit
Ashtapad and attend pratishtha program. Readers may contact Shri Shastri on
telephone number 93-128-37240 or 0124-3209242.
PANCH-KALYANAK PERFORMED AT TORONTO
JAIN TEMPLE
Pratishthacharya Shri Dharam Chand Shastri performed Panchkalyanak of Bhagwan
Adinath statue at Toronto from June 20th to June 26th, 2006. The Jain temple
located at Park Lane Road, Toronto was visited by hundreds of Jains from all
over the United States and Canada. Programs were also attended by Bhattarak Ji
Shri Devendra Kirti. The prominent Jains who participated in pratishtha
program included Mr. Naresh Jain, Mr. Satendra Jain, Mr. Om Prakash Jain, Mr.
Gyan Chand Jain and Mr. Ravindra Patil. Shastri Ji delivered regular
pravachans on the occasion.
LAKHS LOOTED FROM JAIN TEMPLE AT
CHENNAI
Chennai, June 18, A group of unidentified men struck at a popular Jain temple
in Elephant Gate and walked away with over Rs. seven lakh in the hundis. The
religious place is located at Elephant Gate, a thickly populated and business
area in North Chennai. The Jains, who constitute a major cross-section of the
population in the locality, are aghast and anguished that a temple could be
targeted by thieves. The police have now formed a special team to nab the
criminals. The temple, Chandraprabhu Jain Juna Mandir on the Mint Street, is
90-year old. It is a very popular temple among Jains The temple has three
floors. The ground floor houses the office and the rooms of the employees. In
the first and second floors are the sanctum sanctorum and the abode of the
priests. On the second floor there are six wooden hundis and one more with
covered with a silver sheet. Large number of Jain pilgrims drop bundles of
currency and jewellery into the hundis. The hundis were last opened and the
contents emptied four months ago. Hence it is said that the stolen amount
might run into several lakhs. When employees came to clean the temple in
morning they found on the second floor hundi broken open and coins scattered
around. The temple authorities were informed immediatley, who in turn rung in
the police. The police arrived with fingerprint experts and they have set up a
special team to nab the hundi breakers. Courtesy: Pankaz chandmal Hingarh
Moderator of JFW egroup and Secretary of JFW association.
Saints
ACHARYA NITYANAND JI TO BE DECLARED
AS "RASHTRA SANT"
Gachhadhipati Acharya Shri Nityanand Surishwar Ji maharaj is going to be
honoured by the title, 'Rashtra sant' (national saint) during his chaturmas
period at Bali town in Pali district of Rajasthan. The decision was taken at a
congregation of 601 Jain Shwetambar murtipujak sangh held recently at Ajmer. The acharya
belongs to "Guru Vallabh Suri Paat Parampara". He has given a new direction to
Jain sects and Jain community as a whole by virtue of his rare ability and
extra-ordinary genius. He has been instrumental in organising various gachha
(sub-sects) amongst Murti-pujak sect, inspiring devotees so as to mobilise
immense resources for religious, educational, medical and social activities.
He has been a popular author of several books on Jainism, particularly a
series of children's books with pictures describing stories from Jain
literature.
PICTURES OF GREAT DIGAMBAR SAINT
“AACHARYA VIDYASAGARJI MAHARAJ”
All pictures shows his daily routines i.e. Samayik, Aahar, bhakti, Swadhyay
etc., Current chaturmas of Aacharya VidyaSagarji Maharaj is at-Sri Digamber
Jain Sarvodaya teerth, Amarkantak, Dist- Anupnagar. M.P., Ph: - 07629-269450,
269550, You can also visit below websites to know details about him,
www.vidyasagar.net.
Please click here
to view the pictures.....
Courtesy : Mr. Apurva Jain E-Mail :
apurvaj@techmahindra.com, Mobile - 098-237-87410
Events
CHATURMAS OF EMINENT SAINTS AND SADHWI
(CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS ISSUES)
Digambar Sect
1. Acharya Shri Vidhya Sagar Ji Maharaj: Amarkantak (M.P.)
2. Acharya Shri Chandra Sagar Ji Maharaj: Jaingiri, Jatwada (M.P.)
3. Acharya Shri Padam nandi Ji Maharaj: Melchittamur, Jinje Taluka, Dist.:
Vellipuram (T.N.)
4. Acharya Shri Virag sagar Ji Maharaj: Rohini, New Delhi.
5. Acharya Shri Shiv sagar Ji Maharaj: Mandsaur (M.P.)
6. Muni Shri Saurabh Sagar Ji Maharaj, Muni Shri Prabal Sagar Ji Maharaj:
Rewari (Haryana)
7.Muni Shri Pulak Sagar Ji Maharaj: Gulaladi, Mumbai.
8. Muni Shri Vimarsh Sagar Ji Maharaj:
Kota.
9. Muni Shri Pramukha Sagar Ji maharaj:
Hyderabad
Shwetambar
Sthanakwasi
Sect:
1. Acharya Dr. Shiv Muni, Head of Swetmbar Jain Sthakwasi sect: Jammu
2. Pravartak Shri Roop Chnad Ji Maharaj (Rajat): Beawar (Rajasthan)
3. Pandit Shri Udai Muni Ji Maharaj, Dhiraj Muni Ji Maharaj (Sheetal Gachha):
Kamla Nagar, Delhi.
4. Shri Manibhadra Muni Ji, Shri Achal Muni Ji and Shri Puneet Muni Ji maharaj:
Pokhra, Nepal
5. Punjab Pravartini Shri
Kesar Devi Ji maharaj, Shri Kaushalya Ji Maharaj and others: Faridkot (Punjab)
6. Mahasati Shri Saubhagya Kunwar Ji, Shri Nirmal Kunwar Ji Mahara and others:
Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore.
7. Mahasati Shri Priyadarshana Ji
maharaj wih 3 other sadhwi: Hyderabad.
Shwetambar
Murtipujak Sect
1. Acharya Shri Rajendra Suri Ji Maharaj with 17 other saints and sadhwi:
Gaudi Ji Upasraya, Payudhuni, Mumbai.
2. Acharya Shri Jinittam Surishwar Ji maharaj with 16 other other saits:
Mysore.
3. Acharya Shrimad Vijay Hemendra Surishwar Ji maharaj: Mohankheda Teerth
4. Acharya Shri mad
Vijay Jayantsen Surishwar Ji maharaj: Mohankheda Teerh.
5. Acharya Ratna Shri Gun Ratna
Surishwar Ji maharaj: Surendra Nagar
(Gujarat)
7. Upadhyay Maniprabh Sagar Ji maharaj alongwith a group of 90 saints: Pune
city
8. Shri Jayant
Vijay Ji Maharaj: Bhandavpur Teerth (M.S.)
9. Shri Padam Sagar Ji Maharaj: Palitana (Guj.)
10. Shri Labdhi Chandra Sagar Ji Maharaj: Jamnagar (Guj.)
ALL INDIA SUMMER SCHOOL ON PRAKRIT
AT B. L. INSTITUTE of INDOLOGY DELHI
Valedictory Function of 18th, three week All India Summer School on Prakrit
language, literature & manuscriptology was held at Bhogilal Leherchand
Institute of Indology, Delhi, on 11th June 2006. There were about 49 students
for the primary as well as advance courses from the Universities and
Institutions all over India. The eminent scholars of India gave a very
condensed and extensive course to them on Prakrit Language, Literature and
Manuscriptology. Prof. Vachaspati Upadhyaya, V.C. of Lal Bahadur Shastri
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth was the Chief Guest and Shri Champak Chatterji,
Secretary, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi and Prof. Alexander Von Rospatt of
University of California were the Guests of Honour. After formal beginning of
the function with invocation, the Vice-Chairman of BLII, Shri N. P. Jain
introduced and welcomed the distinguished guests while Shri Raj Kumar Jain;
Secretary General of Vijay Vallabh Smarak, gave introduction about the
activities of the Smarak. The Officiating Director of BLII, Dr. Balaji
Ganorkar spoke about the Institute, Summer School and the future plans. He
made formal declaration of the formation of Alumni Association of the students
of Prakrit Summer School.
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AKSHYA TRITIYA MAHOTSAVA AT JVB
ORLANDO
July 2006, The Jain Vishwa Bharati Orlando
Florida celebrated the Akshay Tritiya Varshik Mahotsav and anniversary of the
center in the presence of Adarniya Samani Bhavit Pragyaji and Samani Amit
Pragyaji. Panditji Jayshbhai Khona from Milpitas California graciously
performed all the poojas. The highlight of these two days were Varshitap
parana of Smt. Sharmilaben Mehta and Varshitap Beyasna Parana of Smt.
Harshaben Nagada. Both the Tapasvis had attham during the event and had good
sata. For details, visit:
www.herenow4u.de/Pages/eng/Articles/JVBOrlando-VarshikMahotsa.htm.
EDUCATIONAL BOOKS DISTRIBUTION AT
YJA CONVENTION
YJA convention committee has approved the following books to be given to it’s
about 800 Young Jains attending the convention in July 2006 at Stamford CT.
1. Jainism – Religion of Compassion and Ecology
2. The Book of Compassion (Collection of Articles)
3. English Pratikraman of JSCNC
4. Essence of World Religions
The pdf file of all
books can be seen at:
www.jaina.org/educationcommittee/education_material/$$$PathashalaBooks/.
Jaina Education committee will organize the required funding for the project
through sponsors. The sponsors will be recognized by YJA as well as by Jaina
Education Committee in its donor list and will publish them periodically in
the educational activity report. Jainism follows the path of Jnan or knowledge
to attain liberation. Please contribute generously towards for this noble
cause. The contributions can be mailed at: Federation of Jaina – Education
Committee, 509 Carriage Woods Circle, Raleigh NC 27607. Please send your
commitment e-mail with name and address to education@jaina.org. or call
Pravin K. Shah 919 889 1900 Cel.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL FOR
JAIN STUDIES
The second batch of
the International Summer school for Jain studies which commenced on the 1st
June will conclude on the 30th July, 2006 at New Delhi. As informed in the
previous issues, this batch consists of 14 scholars, drawn from USA, Canada,
Singapore and Thailand. (4 Professors and 10 M.A.
and Ph.D students), 7 from USA, 4 from Canada, 2 from Thailand and 1
from Singapore, representing 13 universities (7 in USA, 3 in Canada, 2 in
Thailand and 1 in Singapore). In just one year, the number of
scholars has doubled and the participation is truly international. The
participants were taken on study trips to Delhi, Jaipur, Ladnun, Ahmedabad,
Pune, Sravanbelgola, Aligarh and Delhi, besides attending intensive classes on
various aspects of Jainism at New Delhi for the first two weeks. Dr. L. M.
Singhvi will deliver the valedictory address and distribute the certificates
to the participants. The entire programme is being organised by a committee,
consisting of Dr. Sulekh C. Jain (USA), Prof. Cromwell Crawford (Univ. of
Hawaii) and Sri Shugan Jain (India).
Honors
DR. JAI KUMAR 'JALAJ" NOMINATED FOR
AKSHAR ADITYA AWARD
Madhya Pradesh Writers
Federation has nominated Dr. Jai Kumar Jalaj for Akshar Aditya Award, which
includes cash prize of two lakhs and a memento. Dr. Jalaj is also the author
of "Bhagwan Mahaveer Ka Buniyadi Chintan" (Hindi). The English translation of
this book is titled "The Basic Thoughts of Bhagwan Mahaveer". In four years
thirteen editions of Hindi version and five editions of English version have
been printed and sold. Dr. Jalaj can be contacted at 30, Indira Nagar, Ratlan
- 457001, Madhya Pradesh, Tel. 07412-404208 or 9425929111.
AWARDS AND HONOUR
1. Sewa Ratna award to
Shri Duli Chand Jain
Shri Duli Chand Jain, Chairman, Karuna International, Chennai, who is a highly
devoted scholar and writer of books and articles on Jainism was honoured
recently in Chennai with "SEWA RATNA" award by Centenarian Trust there. Shri
Jain is a founder of Karuna Clubs and Karuna International, branches and
centres of which have been established in all parts of the country in order to
develop a feeling of compassion, ethics, ahimsa, brethrenship and respect for
each other amongst the children and grown-up students. The award was handed
over at a simple ceremony by Dr. A. Padmanabhan, former Governor of Mizoram
and the programme was presided over by Justice S. Jagdeesan, Chairman,
Intellectual Property Appelate Board.
2. Jain Ratna Award
to Shri Hasti Mal Mohnot
Shri Hasti Mal Mohnot, a vetaran and highly respected social figure and ardent
devotee was honoured with Jain Ratna Award for his immense contribution to
Jain religion and Jain society. He has been carrying "Varshi-tap" (fasting for
the whole year) for the last 35 years.
3. Bharat Gaurav
Samman to Shri Nemi Chand Chopra
Shri Nemi Chand Chopra from Paki, Rajasthan, past Chairman of All India
Sthanakwasi Jain Conference, has been honoured by Asian Astrology Congress
(India) with 'Bharat Gaurav Samman' at its annual convention held recently at
Hardwar for his social, educational and intellectual services.
4. Lok Mitra
Puraskar to Shri Vijay Mal Saand
Shri Vijay Mal Saand from Mumbai was honoured with 'Lok Mitra Puraskar' for
his contribution to the cause of spreading education and for his social
service in villages by the Golden India Foundation, Jaipur.
5. Dr. Nemi Chand
Jain Memorial Award to Dr. Kalyan Mal Gangwal and Dr. Kusum Lunia
Under the auspices of Bhagwan Mahavir Foundation, Chennai, this award was
given for the year 2006 to Dr. Kalyan Mal Gangwal (Pune) for his book,
"Vegetarianism-Healthy way of life" in English language and to Dr. Kusum Lunia
(Ghaziabad) for her book, "Shakahar-Shreshtra Ahar" (Vegetarian diet-Excellent
food) in Hindi. Each of them were honoured with a citation and cash award of
Rs. 51,000/-.
Books
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
JAINA STUDIES: THEIR
PRESENT STATE AND FUTURE TASKS,
By Professor Dr Ludwig Alsdorf, 220 x 145 mm 144 pp. In 1962, Professor Dr
Ludwig Alsdorf gave two lectures in Paris, on the current state of Jain
studies and future tasks. Those lectures are "as relevant as ever and ought to
be read by anyone who wants to work in the field of Prakrit". The lectures
were translated into English by Bal Patil, at the request of Professor Dr A N
Upadhye and have been revised and edited by Professor Dr Willem Bollée, son in
law of Professor Alsdorf. They have been presented in the form of the present
book. The book deals with a brief history of Jaina Studies in the West; a
history of the Jaina religion itself, a scholarly comparison with Buddhism,
pointing out the strong Jaina influence on Buddhism giving examples of words
like "asava", "tai". Alsdorf points out that even for a purely linguistic
understanding of Buddhist texts, a study of Jaina scriptures is essential.
Courtesy: Manish Modi, Hindi Granth Karyalaya, 9 Hirabaug, C.P. Tank, Mumbai
400004.
ATTHAPAHUDA (Prakrit-Hindi),
By Acharya Kundakunda, Pandit Nathuram Premi Research Series Volume 6, Hindi
translation by Dr Jaykumar Jalaj,Edited by Manish Modi, 215 x 135 mm 144 pp,
Softcover Rs. 100 . Acharya Kundakunda is probably the most influential
Digambara Acarya of the Common Era. His works, "Samayasara", "Pañcastikayasara",
"Pravacanasara" and "Niyamasara" along with his "Atthapahuda", "Rayanasara"
and "Barasanuvekkha" have had a deep and lasting impact on Jainism. Written
primarily with the ascetic in mind, Kundakunda's works have served as
inspiration and true guidance to anyone who is interested in attaining the
heights of spiritual progress. He was a Digambar monk, also known also as:
1. Padmanandi
2. Elacharya
3. Vakragriva
4. Grddhapiccha
For Digambaras, his name has auspicious significance and occupies third place
after Bhagavan Mahavira and Gautama Ganadhara in the sacred litany. Kundakunda
wrote in Shauraseni Prakrit. His teachings are lucid and precise. Kundakunda's
"Atthapahuda" (Eight Discourses) represents his teachings in a nutshell. In
this work, he discusses various aspects related to the Jain Doctrine and to
practical life. In brief gathas, the Acharya has managed to convey the
entirety of the Jina's teachings. This work is the key to understanding
rational perception, attaining rational knowledge and practising rational
conduct in life. This Hindi translation by Dr. Jaykumar Jalaj is precise as
well as reader-friendly. Complex ideas and metaphysical concepts are explained
in exceedingly simple yet attractive language. It is likely that this
translation will be seen as a classic translation of Kundakunda into Hindi.
Book available at Hindi Granth Karyalaya, 9 Hirabaug, C.P. Tank, Mumbai
400004. E-mail:
manishymodi@gmail.com, Web:
www.hindibooks.8m.com
Jain Institutions
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NEW DELHI HOSPITAL CARES FOR INJURED
BIRDS
In the honking chaos of Delhi's old city, surrounded by bustling streets and
crowded alleys teeming with people, hand-pulled carts and motorized rickshaws
spewing exhaust, sits a little haven where sparrows chirp, pigeons coo and
peacocks scream. For bird lovers across northern India, the terra-cotta
colored Charity Bird Hospital in the yard of the 16th century Digamber Jain
temple has become a sanctuary for ailing birds and small animals. Anyone
finding an injured bird can bring it to the hospital and it will be nursed
back to health. All treatment provided by the team of veterinarians and
volunteers - including surgery - is free. And once the birds recover, they are
set free. There's also a call-in service that dispenses free advice to owners
of ailing birds. At any given time about 2,500 birds are being treated at the
hospital. In existence since 1929, the hospital runs on thousands of such
donations, mostly made by followers of Jainism, a religion that calls for a
deeply spiritual deference to all living beings. Donations are also sent by
Hindus, Muslims, Christians. Bird injuries occur all year round. In summer,
birds collapse in northern India's searing heat, and many fly into electric
poles or vehicles. In winter, it's the dense smog that leads to birds getting
injured.
Injured birds are
treated and placed in individual cages. When they get slightly better, the
birds are moved into a larger cage with other convalescing birds. Since the
hospital is guided by the Jain philosophy of not harming even the smallest
living creature, the birds, even carnivorous ones, are fed a vegetarian diet
of green vegetables, nuts, grains and cereals. The only hesitation that bird
owners have in bringing their pets to the hospital is that once cured the
birds are not returned to them, but are set free. Smaller birds such as
finches, sparrows, pigeons and parrots are released from the roof of the
hospital. Larger birds like peacocks and eagles are released in forests along
the nearby River Yamuna. The bird hospital is managed by veterinary surgeon
Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh.
Diverse
AJIT JAIN MAY SUCCEED WARREN BUFFETT?
Warren Buffett’s pledge to donate
shares worth to $37 billion to a charities run by Bill Gates has renewed
speculation about who will succeed Buffett as head of Berkshire Hathaway when
he retires. In March, Buffett said the company’s board of directors had
settled on three potential successors. Many feel that Ajit Jain is one of the
three, and perhaps the leading candidate. Jain came to Berkshire Hathaway’s
reinsurance business with little experience in the field but lots of
confidence. By all accounts that seems to have worked out well for him. The
business he runs for Berkshire Hathaway has amassed an averaged of $1.7
billion a year since 1998. Ajit Jain is also suppose to be very close to
Buffett personally.
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MINISTER MR. ANTULAY ASSURES MINORITY
STATUS FOR JAINISM
Chennai, July 4, 2006, Assuring that steps would be taken to fulfill the long
standing demand of Jain community for minority religious status, Union
Minister for Minority Affairs AR Antulay said that awareness should be created
among the people before according the status. Antulay, participating in a
meeting in Chennai, said he would look into the memorandum given to him by
people belonging to Jain community. He said there were some people who claimed
that Jainism was part of Hinduism, though it was a different religion.
Reacting to a demand that linguistic minorities should be separated from
religious minorities, he said the two categories should not be separated.
Hindus were minorities in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and North Eastern states
and everyone who was a minority should be given equal treatment. Linguistic
and religious minorities put together, comprise 33 per cent of the population.
"Minorities play a decisive role in India and can shift the balance of power.
RAJASTHAN PASSES ANTI-CONVERSION BILL
WHICH CAN BE USED AGAINST JAINS
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Assembly has passed an Anti-conversion Bill, even as the
entire Opposition stayed away. There were uproarious scenes throughout the
two-and-a-half hour-long discussion on the legislation. The "Rajasthan Dharma
Swatantrata Bill, 2006" (Religious Freedom Bill) has a provision for
re-conversion to Hinduism. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje was not present when
her party members battled with the Opposition over the bill. It was taken up
on the concluding day of the budget session and passed with a voice-vote. The
Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) continued their boycott of
the proceedings for the rest of the day, though the BJP made attempts to bring
them back after the bill was passed. Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria, who
piloted the Bill, said the Bill was necessary to check the activities of
Christian missionaries in some parts of the State, especially in Kota. He,
however, pointed out that the Bill was not against any religion.
"All religions will be
treated equally when it comes to conversions. If anyone wants to change his
religion on his own he can still do it," he said. Similar Bills, introduced in
States such as Madhya Pradesh and Orissa had the Supreme Court's approval, he
noted. The Congress members and Amra Ram (CPI-M) termed the Bill an attack on
the freedom of speech and expression, freedom of conscience and freedom to
profess, practice and propagate religion, enshrined in the Constitution. The
Opposition attempts to get the Bill referred to a Select Committee were in
vain. "The Bill is an attempt to suppress the minorities. It can be used
against Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and others," Zuber Khan,
Chief Whip of the Congress, said. He challenged the Government to give a
single instance of forcible conversion in Rajasthan during its rule. "Congress
members Sanyam Lodha and Mohammed Mahir Azad said there were ample chances of
misuse of the legislation. Mr. Lodha pointed out that the Bill had kept the
same kind of punishment for converting as well as attempt to convert. The
ruling Bharatiya Janata Party members, tried to take maximum political
advantage of the enactment of the Bill, trying to project the main Opposition
party, the Congress, as "anti-Hindu." Education Minister Ghanshyam Tiwari said
at least on two occasions: "The Congress party is acting against the interests
of Hindus under the leadership of B.D. Kalla."
CALL FOR 2006 PRABHA DUTT
FELLOWSHIPS FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS
The Sanskriti Pratishthan,
New Delhi is inviting applications for its annual Prabha Dutt Fellowship in
Journalism from young women who wish to investigate and research on any topic
of contemporary relevance. The Prabha Dutt Foundation initially administered
the Fellowship. The scheme will now be managed by the Sanskriti Pratishthan,
which has been giving similar awards for cultural, media and social activism
over the past 25 years.
The Fellowship has been
instituted to honour and perpetuate the memory of Prabha Dutt a bright and
promising fearless journalist. It will be given to young, mid - career woman
journalist for in-depth research and investigative stories. The purpose of the
Fellowship is to encourage young mid career women journalists to develop their
potential by pursuing meaningful projects without having to work under the
pressures of short deadlines. The Fellowship carries a grant of Rs. 60,000
including travel expenses. The work can be executed in Hindi, English or any
Regional Language. The Fellowship is only open to women who are Indian
Nationals in the age group of 25 to 40. It is exclusively for print
journalists. Candidates may send a two-page CV and a write-up of about 250-300
words explaining their project. The application should bear the title 'Sanskriti
- Prabha Dutt Fellowship' on the envelope when sent by post. The Last date:
August 31, 2006. Sanskriti Pratishthan, C - 11 Qutab Institutitonal Area, New
Delhi - 110016 Website:
www.sanskritifoundation.org
REQUEST FOR SCHOLARSHIP
I am Saurabh Sirohia (Jain) belongs to Bikaner and I am
doing post graduate diploma in health management from "Institute of Health
Management and Research" Jaipur. One of the best sectorial management
institute of nation. fees for this two year diploma programme is 2,16,000
excluding boarding and lodging charges. I am seeking financial assistance from
your organization. Telephone : 0151-2529233, E-Mail:
saurabhsirohia@yahoo.co.in
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NOW, A WALL CLOCK FOR JAIN MONKS
After the successful marketing of what has now come to be known as 'Jain food'
specifically designed for the Jain community, comes a wall clock targeted at
the community's monks (sadhus). Jain Monks do not use electricity in the
night. Consequently, electric lights are not used in Jain temples and 'upashrayas'.
Targetting this segment as well as senior citizens among others, the
73-year-old Mumbai-based Kothari Watch Company, has launched a range of Night
Glow Quartz Aall Clocks, which, it claims is a first in the country and will
prove very useful to both the target segments. Kothari Night Glow clocks are
positioned in such a way that they provide an ideal solution for consumers who
prefer to use clocks during night time. Kothari has introduced four models and
five colours in full night glow clocks. The price ranges between Rs. 400 and
Rs. 480. In addition, the company has also introduced mechanical pocket
watches and alarm time pieces in full swing night glow variety. Kothari is
also planning to introduce wrist watches in full night glow range.
BJP (JAMMU) PRESIDENT DEMANDS REMOVAL OF
DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER PRAMODH JAIN -Jammu, July 18: Bhartiya Janta Party state president, Dr. Nirmal Singh
demanded that Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, Pramodh Jain should be removed
from his chair for issuing instructions that no Buda Amarnath Yatri should
chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Ja (Long live mother India).’ “We condemn the statement
of Div Com who reportedly in a meeting at Poonch has urged upon Yatris not to
recite Bharat Mata Ki Jai during Buda Amarnath Yatra in Poonch”. Addressing
the media persons at BJP state headquarter, Dr Nirmal Singh said that efforts
are being made by the government to divide the Jammu and Kashmir state and the
statement of Div Com Jammu is part of that conspiracy. “Since UPA government
has taken over the charge of the country, efforts are being made to divide the
state. We condemn their act and the statement of Div Com”.
MOTHER, DAUGHTER RESCUED FROM JAIN
FAMILY
Satna, Madhya Pradesh, July 10th 2006, Neither morality nor mercy. If there
is anything then it is money and land or property. A hair-raising incident has
taken place in the Chandni Talkies area here where a Jain family locked an
aged woman with her daughter inside a room and completely sealed it with
cement wall. Both the women were set free with police intervention. In this
connection a case has been registered against four persons. One of the accused
has been arrested. Police personnel on reaching the spot found the mother and
her daughter sealed in the third floor of the building. The police immediately
swung into action and brought the two down. The mother and her daughter were
then taken for medical examination. On the basis of their rescue, a case was
registered against Gulab Chand Jain, Sandhya Jain, Shubham alias Rinku and
Prasunna Jain under Sections 342,294 and 506 of the IPC. Prasunna Jain has
been arrested.
Obituary
VETERAN JOURNALIST G C JAIN PASSES
AWAY
Veteran journalist and Yash
Bharti awardee Gyan Chand Jain died at his residence on 18th July at Lucknow
following brief illness. Jain (89), who had been associated with different
newspapers in a career spanning about 50 years, had also carved a niche for
himself in the field of Hindi literature. He was awarded Hindi Patrakar
Shiromani title by the U P Press Club and Patrakarita Bhushan by U P Hindi
Sansthan besides being honoured with Yash Bharti award by the Uttar Pradesh
government this year. Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav has expressed
profound grief over the death of Jain and sent his condolences to the bereaved
family.
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Corrigendum
The incorrectness in the information given in our June, 2006 issue about
the names of the members nominated on the Executive committee of the newly
constituted 'International Federation of Jain Institutions' as well as the
news about 'Palitana turns vegetarian' is deeply regretted.
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DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2006 |
1. Vijay
Kanungo,Swetambar,Jodhpur,Rajasthan,Others
2. Navin Kumar
Jain,Digambar,Kolkata,West Bengal,Business
3. Jay Kumar
Shah,Swetambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Engineer
4. Prataap
Sisodiya,Swetambar,Indore,Madhya Pradesh,Marketing
5. Dipak
Oswal,Swetambar,Kolhapur,Maharashtra,Socialwork
6. Suresh
Bhura,Swetambar,Sharjah,UAE,Media
7. Sudhir
Jain,Swetambar,Ludhiana,Punjab,Business
8. Hans Kumar
Jain,Swetambar,Indore,Madhya Pradesh,Socialwork
9. Sandeep
Khamesr,Swetambar,Chennai,Tamilnadu,Finance
10.Abhishek
Jain,Swetambar,Jalandhar,Punjab,Business
11.Atul
Jain,Digambar,Ambala Cantt,Haryana,Finance
12.Chandra Prakas ,Gulecha,Swetambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Finance
13.Kalpesh
Mehta,Digambar,Udaipur,Rajasthan,Student
14. Sanjib Kumar
Das,Swetambar,Bhubaneswar,Orissa,Socialwork
15. Purshottam Dass
Jain,Swetambar,Mandigobindgarh,Punjab,Industrialist
16. Sunil
Bapna,Swetambar,Udaipur,Rajasthan,Business
17. Champa Lal
Maloo,Swetambar,Barmer,Rajasthan,Arts
18. Budhmal
Baid,Swetambar,Kolkata,West Bengal,Consultancy
19. Bharat
Shah,Swetambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Business
20. Mayank
Shah,Swetambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Business
21. Mahendra Kumar
Hiran,Swetambar,Amet,Rajasthan,Business
22. Deepak
Katariya,Digambar,Nasik,Maharashtra,Marketing
23. Jitendra
Saraf,Swetambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Service
24. Kailash Chandra
Jain,Digambar,Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh,Retired
25. Vijay Singh
Sarupria,Swetambar,Udiapur,Rajasthan,Management |
26. Ashok Malla,Digambar,Jyoti
Nagar,Andhra Pradesh,Engineer
27. Priyul
Savani,Swetambar,Agraharam,Tamilnadu,Student
28. Sanjay
Bhandari,Swetambar,Vellore,Tamilnadu,Business
29. Ramesh
Fofaria,Swetambar,NC,USA,Retired
30. Arun Kumar
Rara,Digambar,Howrah,West Bengal,Service
31. Surendra Kumar
Jain,Digambar,Sreshtha Vihar,Delhi,Business
32. Anil Kumar
Jain,Swetambar,Borawar,Rajasthan,Finance
33. Pramod
Jain,Digambar,Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh,Government
34. Bhavesh
Shah,Swetambar,Noida,Uttar Pradesh,Business
35. Navneet Kumar
Jain,Digambar,Meerut,Uttar Pradesh,Service
36. Kushal
Lodaya,Swetambar,Jamnagar,Gujarat,I.T
37. Anupam Kumar
Jain,Digambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Student
38. Jinender
Binayakiya,Swetambar,Andhar Pradesh,Business
39. Suneet
Jain,Digambar,Dehradun,Uttranchal,Management
40. Inder Chand
Surana,Swetambar,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,Finance
41. Dr. Suhil
Jain,Swetambar,Kolkata,West Bengal,Consultancy
42. Ketan
Shah,Swetambar,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Marketing
43. Gaurav
Jain,Digambar,Indore,Madhya Pradesh,Medical
44. Sharat
Dhakad,Swetambar,Jaipur,Rajasthan,Business
45. Prasann
Dhakad,Swetambar,Jaipur,Rajasthan,Business
46. Mukesh Kumar
Jain,Swetambar,Gurgaon,Haryana,Business
47. Kunal
Jain,Digambar,Machhiwara,Punjab,Law
48. Pawan Jain,Digambar,Palam
Village,Delhi,Media
49. Jitendra
Timbadia,Swetambar,Kolkata,West Bangal,Defence
50. Punit Chopra,Swetambar,Pali
Marwar,Rajasthan,Business |
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BRIDES
1. Sapna
Singhi,31,Swetamber,Ahmedabad,Gujarat,Business
2. Preeti
Jain,25,Digamber,Patiala,Punjab,Computer
3. Priya
Chopra,23,Swetamber,Indore,Madhya Pradesh,Engineering
4. Chiragi
Kothari,25,Swetamber,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Others
5. Ira
Bhandari,26,Swetamber,Karol Bagh,Delhi,Service
6. Ritu
Bothra,29,Swetamber,Kolkata,West Bengal,Service
7. Sangeeta
Singhvi,30,Swetamber,Kasturba Gandhi Marg,Delhi,Law
8. Bhavini
Mehta,32,Swetamber,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Others
9. Dr.
Monika Jain32swetamber,Amritsar,Punjab,Medicine
10. Kumkum
Jain,22,Digamber,Jaipur,Rajasthan,Arts
11. Shital
Chougule,29,Digamber,Mhaisal,Maharashtra,Engineering
12. Richa
Jain,24,Digamber,Hauz Khas Enclave,Delhi,Industry
GROOMS
1. Ashish
Lunkad,31,Swetamber,Indore,Madhya Pradesh,Business
2. Sambhav
Kumar Jain,26,Digamber,Guna,Madhya Pradesh,Engineering
3. Mohit
Khariwal,26,Swetamber,Middlesex,UK,Service
4. Sushil
Banthia,28,Swetamber,Bikaner,Rajasthan,Service
5. Atul
Kumar Jain,32,Digamber,Ambala Cantt,Haryana,Others
6. Utpal
Sethia,24,Swetamber,Ahmedabad,Gujarat,Computer
7. Rahul
Chhabra,26,Digamber,Bhilwara,Rajasthan,Business
8. Shailesh
Khobre,30,Digamber,Aurangabad,Maharashtra,Service
9. Paresh
Jain,25,Swetamber,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Engineering
10. Anand
Mutha,29,Swetamber,Pune,Maharashtra,Engineering
11. Umang
Shah,24,Swetamber,NJ,USA,Computer
12. Suresh Kumar
Bohra,31,Swetamber,Cuddalore,Tamil Nadu,Business
13. Samir
Mehta,27,Swetamber,Carlsbad,Usa,Business
14. Vaibhav
Jain,26,Digamber,Mathura,Uttar Pradesh,Computer
15. Dilip
Jain,29,Digamber,Jabalpur,Madhya Pradesh,Business
16. Anand
Gothi,28,Swetamber,Ranchi,Jharkhand,Engineering
17. Abhisek
Nahar,25,Swetamber,Indore,Madhya Pradesh,Industry
18. Shreyansh
Bavishi,33,Swetamber,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Others
19. Vijay
Jain,23,Swetamber,Safdarjung Enclave,Delhi,Engineering |
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1. Pandya Departmental Store,Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh,Food
2. Vidya Prakashan Mandir Ltd.,Meerut,Uttar Pradesh,Books/Stationary
3. Omon International Ltd.,London,Uk,Electricals/Electronics
4.
Royal Challenge Tours & Travels,Mumbai,Maharashtra,Travel
5. Signetautomobile,Maraut,Uttar Pradesh,Technology
6. Shree Vastu Jyotish,Shahdara,Delhi,Astrology
7. Kundan Shilp,Dhrangadhra,Gujarat,Services
8. Jaipur Software,Jaipur,Rajasthan,Computers
9. Nico & Son,Abidjan,Iran,Industry
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