Pujya Bandhu Triputiji M. S.

The renown Bandhu Triputi, all three are jain Monks and all three are biological brothers in worldly life, have come here to spread the message of the Jain religion and culture.

The eldest of the three, Munichandraji, is a great poet, writer and thinker. He is the author of two popular books. Havane Hawale is a beautiful collection of melodies, divine songs, poems and gazals. The second book is entitled Atam Vinjhe Pankh.

The second brother, Shree Kirti Chandraji Maharaj, has deep knowledge of Jain philosophy and the essence of the soul, meditation and yoga.

The youngest of the three brothers, Shree Jinchandraji Maharaj, is a very powerful speaker. He has helped to convert the hearts and minds of hardened criminals in jail. His audio video cassettes are popular, not only in India, but also in Europe, Africa and America.

The brothers are originally from Kutch but were born in Bombay. They came from a very religious background; both their parents, an uncle and a sister all took Diksha and became jain monks. Thirty-five years ago, they took Diksha from Acharya Premsureshwariji Maharj. For 15 years they worked under his guidance and studied the Jain principles and also the basic philosophy of other religions. They then travelled far and wide in India on foot to spread the message of Lord Mahavir.

Bandhu Triputi Maharaji have very progressive views of Anekwantwad. Their goal is to spread the message of Ahinsa and serve all humanity. They also have deep knowledge of yoga and meditation.

In India, in the state of Gujarat, near the town of Valsad, in a small town called Tithal, Shantiniketan Sadhanakendra (yoga center), has come into existence through Bandhu Triputi, Mahaj Shree's inspiration, where thousands of people without discrimination have benefited from their teachings.

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Source : Journal of Asian Jain Conference ( March 1990)
Organised By Singapore Jain Religious Society

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