"Shri Mahavideh Kshetram"
Nangloi , New Delhi

Under Development ( Photograph of Model )

With boundless faith and reverence in 'Shri. Arihant Parmatma Simandhar Swamiji', the Shri. Mumukshu Dhyandeep Parivar Trust (Regd) at New Delhi, celebrated a grand occasion of Bhoomi Pujan and Shilanyas (foundation stone), in a span of five days starting from 13th Feb. till 17th Feb. 2003.

Grand scale preparations are afoot to build a complex, comprising of a temple of Shri. Simandhar Swamiji, Centre for Meditation and quarters for old aged saints, on sprawling 5000 sq. yards land near Ghevramod Nangloi.

As an introduction to the "Mumukshu Dhyandeep Parivar" - it was conceptualized under the spiritual  guidance of Smt. Parnaben Jayantibhai Shah, a disciple of reverend Acharya Shrutbhaskar Vijay Dharmdhurandhar Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb.

Since last six years this group has been scaling the path of spiritualism, with goal of self-realization. Having great compassion for the humanity, they are engaged in philanthropic activities like - supporting financially weak families, giving medical help including hospitalization and surgery, at the same time serving old aged saints with full responsibility. Now, with aspiration to attain emancipation, it has taken up the huge task of building "Mahavideha Kshetram".

The rituals of Bhoomipujan offering prayers to land and khanan - a symbolic exacavation of land using sliver spade for temple, was graced by Shri. Hasmukhbhai Kamdar family and for Dharmashala by RCRD family from Faridabad and Delhi. Besides, each and every member of the Mumukshu Parivar, over enthusiastically participated in every moment of celebration with sole goal of soul searching! More than 200 people witnessed the event.

Bhaktamastotra Mahapujan was performed on 15th Feb. 2003. The priest designed a graphic of mandal in the shape of a tree, with five types of grains. As the recitation progressed, he explained the meaning of each shloka, simultaneously offering eight types of prayers & puja to Lord Shri Adinathji.

On 16th Feb. 2003, a procession was taken out with the chariot at the epicentre, driven by devotees. It is beyond words and thoughts to describe the vivacious procession. Devotees danced and sang to celebrate the advent of the idol of Shri Shantinathji. All around one could feel and observer, from the depth of their hearts - The omnipresent - The omnipotent - The omniscient - The soul - Atman - Shuddha Chetan in every human being. The atmosphere was all changed up with positivity.

The occasion was blessed  & graced by the hold presence of the great meditator Shri. Hemchanji Maharaj, with two disciples, Shri Indrajit Maharaj Saheb (2) Sumangalaji Maharaj (2) Shri Pratibhaji Maharaj Saheb with four disciples, and Shri Nidhiji and Krupaji Maharaj Saheb. Blessed by Ma Saraswati Godess of knowledge - Nidhishriji gave spellbinding discourse. The saints shared their knowledge of life story of Tirthankar Shri Simandharji and Mahavideh Kshetra, and commended the work undertaken.

On this auspicious occasion, Hon. Labour Minister Shri. Saheb Singh Verma, Councilor Shri. Raj Kumarji Jain, Co-editor of Punjab Kesari daily Shri. Prem Sharma and other prominent personalities honoured us with their presence. The photograph of Shri. Simandhar Swamiji meditation centre & units for old aged saints were inaugurated by Shri. Rajkumar Jain. The flag of Jainism was hosted by Hon. Minister Saheb Singh Verma, along with garlanding, lighting of lamp and felicitations.

On the 17th Feb. 2003, Monday, nine square foundation stones, engraved with sacred symbols of turtle, spade, bish, arrow and others were laid in nine different pits in nine directions, inside a huge 10 feet deep and 15 feet wide pit. The nine foundation stones were laid by Dhyandeep Parivar, Shri Hemchand Sanjay Jain, Shri Ajit Prasad Jain, Kolkata, Shri. Mahavir Prasad jain, Sahadra, Smt. Savita Sunil Jain, Smt. Bina Surendra Jain, Smt. Vimladevi Jain (Kakysha Jain.Co) and Shri Pavan Kumar Jain, Sahadra. Foundation stone for Dharmshala was laid by Shri. Vinit Kumar Jain - RCRD Faridabad.

Now that the corner stone has been laid, we need your co-operation by trimeans of Tan-Man-Dhan - (Physically - By Knowledge - By Material), for such a great and sacred project, so that it can be accomplished in stipulated time period.

With this we give regards to all our readers and pray for the well-being and spiritual progress of every soul.

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