JAINA VOICE
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Editor-in-Chief: Dr. H.A.Parshwanath

Vol.1      Issue 10

February  2003

   

Editorial

RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN JAINISM

          Jainism in widely known for its principles and percepts. Its Characteristics are universal and unique in its true sense and spirit. Its main aim is to do good to humanity and proper living. It has with stood many turmoil's and fabulations for centuries to go. It can check religious skepticism. It is scientific in its approach and practical in its deed. it is a rationalist and concrete. It has derived desired results by solving many day to day complex problems. It has restored peace through its principle of non violence. It is tolerant towards the vanities and vageries. It processes the greatest quality of forgiveness. It emphasises the role of patience and endurance to comb at the onslaughts it has won the hearts of the traditionalists and as well as the rationalists due to its subline character and concern for the sufferings of all living beings. it has left no stone unturned in its endeavor for the welfare of humanity. It does not rely on speculation and imaginations. On the contrary it is realistic in its approach comprehensive in taughts. Religious tolerance is the need of the hour. The present century demands the restoration of normalcy in day to day life of individual, it emphasises insight into the core of the problems and derive positive conclusions and also emphasises the role of self discipline, toleration paves the way for honest and sincere living with great ideals and ideas. It aims at establishing relevant means for spiritualistic living, compassion and forgiveness are the veins to achieve ends. Hence it is essential to practice the principle of toleration and follow the foot steps of non attachment we should relinquish anger and hateredness.

Materialistic progress is only short living in its nature of toleration brings satisfaction and contentment for happy living. Toleration nullifies illusions and delusions. Hence it plays a vital role in its fullest strength and vigor. Jainism recognises every individual in its fold. It aims at arriving proper derivations and wardof misseries in life.                    

Thanking you,

-Dr. H.A.Parshwanath

 

JHARKHAND GOVERNMENT TO SPEND RS 20 CRORES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SRI SAMMEDHA SHIKARJI
Sri Sammedha Shikarji, January 25: The state government of Jharkhand has granted a sum of Rs. 20 Crores for the over all development of the Jain pilgrim centre Sammedha Shikarji. This was announced at the inaugural function of the newly built guest house and the food hall by Sri Digambar Jain Tirtharaj Sammedha Shikar Trust. The guest house was inaugurated by Sri Rama Jois the governor of Jharkhand by lighting the lamp. Speaking on the occassion Sri Jois appreciated the initiative taken by the Jain's of Jharkhand for the elimination of poverty and illiteracy in the state. Dharmadhikari Dr. D.Veerendra Heggade was the chief guest of the function.  - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.   

GANDHI'S GRANDSON TO LEAD INTERFAITH ALLIANCE

Washington, February 13: The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi has been named chairman of the board of directors at the Interfaith Alliance. Arun Gandhi will lead the Washington-based group, which lobbies for religious freedom and interfaith understanding. Gandhi is the co-founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Memphis, Tenn., and a prolific author. "At this particular moment in history, when religion is often cited as the cause, rather than the solution, to conflict, Arun Gandhi's insightful and prophetic leadership is invaluable," said the Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, president of the Interfaith Alliance. Gandhi succeeds retired Episcopal Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon of Washington, who will remain on the board. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

JAINS SHOULD INVOLVE IN ACTIVE POLITICS - SRI M.VENKAIAH NAIDU

New Delhi, February 10: The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party Sri M.Venkaiah Naidu called upon the Jain samaj to involve themselves in active politics and there by contributing towards the growth of the society. He was speaking at the felicitation function of Dilip M. Gandhi the member of parliament from Ahmednagar who was inducted into the union cabinet of Atal Bihari Vajapayee. The felicitation function was being organised by the Mahavir memorial trust and the 2600th birth anniversary commemoration committee of bhagawan Mahavir at the Mahavir Kendra here. Mr.Naidu felt that more the Jains involve themselves in active politics more the facilities they would get and hence the Jains should take active role in the political scene. Mr.Naidu said that Mr.Gandhi has not been inducted in to the cabinet because he is Jain instead because of his ability and expressed confidence that Mr.Gandhi would work hard as per the expectations of the government and the Jains.

Ex chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Sri Sundarlal Patwa, member of the parliament L.M.Singhvi felicitated Mr.Gandhi. Sri Hiralal Jain gave a welcome note to the function. Sri Nirmal Kumar Sethi president of the Bharatha Varshiya Digambar Jain Sabha expressed confidence in Mr.Gandhi that he would help the sabha in its effort to restore the Jain tirths. -Jain Heritage Centres News Service

JAINS SHOULD UNITE TO POSE A UNIFIED VOICE

Moodabidri (Karnataka),  January 25: Sri Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Bhattarakha Swamiji of the Jain Muth, Moodabidri gave a clarion call to the Jain samaj to unify keeping aside all their differences so as to pose a unified voice of the Jains in the society. He was speaking at the attractive inaugural function of the 11th Conference of the Jain Milan Zone 8. He also felt that at the present day the need to unite is very much necessary than before and called for the Jain samaj to recognise and encourage young people in this connection. The chief speaker on the occasion Sri Earya Lakshminarayana Alva said that the communist philosophy that is being  discussed in the 19th century was given by Bhagawan Mahavira long  back and felt that Anekanthavada is the greatest contribution of the Jainism to the Indian society.

Member of the legislative assembly from Moodabidri Sri Abhayachandra Jain said that it is only through unity  that the Jains can achieve more in the society and called  for the Jain samaj to work in this connection. The conference was inaugurated by Sri D. Surendra Kumar, the National President Jain Milan.

Seminars: Many seminars were held in the conference and paved the way for detailed discussions on various aspects of Jainism. In the Seminar on " Jain Philosophy and life" , Sri Uday Kumar Irvattur presented the paper on Jains and social leadership, Dr.M.Vidyadhara Shetty presented the paper on "Jains and their food habits" and Prof. Sampatkimar Ujire presented the paper on "Jains and their Family Organisation". The seminar on "The Position of Women Then and Now" was precided over by Smt Usha Jayaprakash. The question answer sessions held at the end of each seminar encouraged the audience to take active role in the discussions.- Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

RAJASTHAN GOVERNMENT DECLARES AHIMSA DAYS
Jaipur , February 15: The government of Rajasthan has declared 19 days in the year 2003 as Ahimsa days and has issued an order in this connection. It has prohibited the animal killing and the selling of meat on these days. Along with this the selling of meat has been prohibited on Sri Mahavir Jayanthi (April 15th), Acharya Sri Devendra Muni Smruthi day (May 12) and Anantha Chaturdasi (September 9). - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

PADMA BHUSHAN AND PADMA SHREE AWARDS

New Delhi, January 26: On the occasion of the Republic day celebrations the government of India has announced the Padma Vibhhushan awards to four persons, Padmabhushan awards to thirty four persons and Padmashree awards to fifty four persons for their meritorious contribution in their field  expertise.

Among them Sri Kantilal Hastimal Sancheti Jain (in the field of Medicine) and Sri Siddarajji Chadda (in the field Social Service) of Jaipur have been conferred with the Padmabhushana awards. Sri Nemichandji Jain and Sri Omprakash Jain have received the Padmashree awards for their meritorious contribution in the field of literature and dramatics  respectively. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

PIZZA HUT IN SOUP FOR ALLEGEDLY SERVING NON-VEG

New Delhi, January 23: Police in Noida adjoining the capital are investigating whether multinational food chain Pizza Hut had served non-vegetarian food to one of its customers, who claims to have been a vegetarian all his life.

Acting on a complaint from a Noida company executive, Shailesh Mishra, a sub-inspector has been asked to find out whether he had indeed been served non-vegetarian Pizza by the outlet located at Sector 18 as against his order for a vegetarian pizza, police sources said. "We will be visiting the outlet and checking out the facts," Station House Officer of Sector 20 Police Station R D Tyagi said.

According to Mishra, he alongwith his brother Nilesh Mishra and friend Amit Vats had ordered for a vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas respectively. "It was only after I took two slices, I realised that the packet labelled vegetarian actually contained a non-vegetarian pizza," he said. Mishra said in his complaint to the police, "I have never had non-vegetarian food in my life. By serving us non-vegetarian food in place of vegetarian food, Pizza Hut has hurt our religious sentiments."

When contacted twice for reaction, Pizza Hut outlet Shift Manager Pradyumn was evasive and promised to call back, which he never did. Mishra also alleged that when they went to the outlet to lodge a complaint, they were made to wait for a couple of hours and no senior official turned up, following which they decided to go to police. "No one cared for us. Even when we called the Delhi office, the officials were pretty rude," he said.

Mishra said he could not take proper food even a day after the incident. Cashing in on the issue, Shiv Sena Delhi Chief Jai Bhagwan Goyal said they will not allow Pizza Hut to "play with the sentiments of Hindus". "We will not let any of these multinational go scot free, if they play with Hindu sentiments, we will hold protests and Pizza Hut alone would be responsible for the consequences," he said.

Last year, Sena had staged protests outside the McDonald office in the Jorbagh area of the capital alleging they were using beef in French fries. Top company officials later met Sena Chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai and clarified their position that beef was not being used in India. The food chain also had to shell out millions of dollars in a lawsuit filed by Hindus in US for allegedly serving them with non-Vegetarian food. Meanwhile, Mishra said he would be seeking damages from Pizza Hut. -News Courtesy: Maynard S. Clark, maynardclark@yahoo.com.

SPECIAL POSTAL COVERS RELEASED IN THE HONOUR OF JAIN PERSONALITIES

Special postal covers have been issued to honor the Jain personalities, Rani Abbakka of Karnataka and prominent Jain scholar Sri. Banwarlal Nahat.

1. Jain Queen Of Karnataka Veera Rani Abbakka : The brave Queen of Chowla family of Jains, Veera Rani Abbakka Devi ruled in Ullal of Dakshina Kannada during 1954-1640. She was the first Indian brave warrior Queen who fought against the Portuguese for independence and restored it throughout by driving away the Portuguese, whenever they invaded the costal area of Dakshina Kannada. Indian Postal Department issued a special cover at Mangalore on 15-01-2003 on the occasion of Philatelic Exhibition MANGALAPEX-2003 which depicts the image of Rani Abbakka ready for war.

2. Prominent Jain Scholar Sri Bhanwarlal Nahta : On the occasion of first death anniversary of well known Jain scholar Sri Bhanwarlal Nahta, a multicolored special cover has been issued at Kolkata on 11-02-2003. Indian Postal Department provided special cancellation on this occasion. Shri Bhanwarlal Nahta was a profound linguist and a rare scholar of scripts like Bramhi, Kharoshthi, Pali, Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujrati, Rajsthani, Bengali etc. He was born at Bikaner on 19th Sept. 1911 and died on 11th Feb. 2002. Besides 81 big and small printed books of different nature, nearly eight thousand essay and research papers of Shri Nahta have so far been published. News Courtesy: Mr. Sudhir Jain, mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com.

MCDONALD'S SETTLEMENT: A STUDY IN GREED, CORRUPTION AND HEROISM

LOS ANGELES : Vegetarian's packed a Chicago courtroom on Monday, January 27th, to protest the list of groups recommended to share in a $10 million settlement by McDonald's Corporation. McDonald's agreed to the settlement after being sued for misrepresenting its French fries and hash browns as "vegetarian."

The objectors who were present, which included the leaders of various prominent vegetarian organizations who had flown in to urge that the list be rejected, were not permitted by the judge to speak. Instead, the hearing focused on arguments between the plaintiff lawyers about their attorneys' fees. The irony was clear to the vegetarian courtroom observers. Not permitted to speak for themselves, they knew many of the attorneys present in the courtroom, lawyers who were supposed to be speaking for vegetarians, had been fired by their vegetarian clients for not representing their interests.

After watching the various attorneys spend the better part of the afternoon haggling over fees, vegetarian Jim Laurie shook his head in disgust. "First they turned on vegetarians, then they turned on each other," said Laurie, who had driven 125 miles from Iroquois County, Illinois, hoping to voice his objections to the judge. "It was like watching a bunch of jackals fight over a carcass - no disrespect meant to jackals." -News Courtesy: Maynard S. Clark, maynardclark@yahoo.com.

JAIN TEMPLES TO BE RENOVATED BY DHARMASTHALA DHARMOTTHANA TRUST
Moodabidri (Karnataka), January 25: The Dharmasthala Dharmotthana Trust set up with the objective of renovating the old temples would take up the project of renovating 42 Jain temples in Karnataka spread all over the state in 15 districts comprising an amount of Rs.3 Crore. The trust has sent a proposal to the government of Karnataka for its approval. The renovations would be done on the combined participation of Dharmotthana Trust, Government of Karnataka and the local people where in the government would bear the 40% of the expenses, 20% by the local people and the remaining amount of 40% would be beared by Dharmotthana Trust. Sri D.Surendra Kumar, national working president of Bharatiya Jain Milan has said this in a press release.- Jain Heritage Centres News Service.        

GRANTS BY KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT FOR THE MINORITIES

Bangalore, February 15: The government of Karnataka has declared Jains, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Sikhs as minorities and has announced various programmes for their upliftment. The state government has reserved a sum Rs. 509.81 lakhs in this connection. With a view to encourage the social activities through the construction of Community Halls of the minorities the government has been releasing a sum of Rs 5 lakhs and till now a sum of Rs. 144.50 Lakhs has been released in this connection. The government has also started 46 private unaided hostels and 39 aided hostels for the minority students and has till now released a sum of Rs 161.05 Lakhs in this connection. In addition to this the government has also undertaken many such programmes and has been publishing many advertisements in this connection for the knowledge of the people.  - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

HEARING ON PARSHWANATH TEMPLE TO BEGIN FROM JUNE 16TH
Ranchi:The Jharkhand high court has ruled that the hearing related to the dispute between the two sects of Jain's Swethambars and Digambars over the Parshwanath temple at Madhuban (Giridhi), would begin from June 16, 2003 on a day to day basis. A division bench comprising chief justice V.K.Gupta and justice  Hari Shankar Prasad ruled while hearing a bunch of petitions, including one filed by Sri Shrenik Bhai Kasturbhai. The bench observed that the hearing of these cases would consume a lot of time. So the date has been fixed on the specific agreements of all the lawyers, including Sri R.K.Jain - News Courtesy: www.ranchiexpress.com  

MANGALAYATNA INAUGURATED BY VICE PRESIDENT
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), January 31: A world class Research Centre on Jainism "Teerth Dham - Mangalayatna" at Aligarh in Uttar PRadesh was inaugurated by the Vice - President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on the 31st January 2003. Governor of Uttar Pradesh Sri Vishnu Kanth Shastri, union minister for human resource and development Mr. Murali Manohar Joshi and other dignitaries were also present on the occassion. The Pran - Pratishtha ceremony was conducted on 6th February, 2003 in the presence of deputy prime miister Mr. L.K.Advani. The panchakalyanak celebrations were conducted from 31st January to 6th February, 2003 and a large number of visitors and Jain devotees from India and abroad participated in the proceedings. Mangalayatna is spread over an area of 80,000 sq. yards. The research centre will act as a repository of rare, ancient valuable Jain literature on Jainism, which have so far not been collected and documented, both from Indian and foreign sources. More than 8000 rare volumes have already been obtained. The centre will have the latest technological facilities for documentation, cataloguing, digitisation and preservation of ancient literature and will provide valuable assistance for research in Jainology. Internet facilities are available for easy retrieval and exchange of information. Apart from the main centre, the complex is also including temples of bhagawan Adinath, Mahavir Swami and bhagawan Bahubali. A manasthamnha (tall pillar), 63 feet in height has also been built with the idol of bhagawan Adinatha. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.        

SURVEY AND RECORDING OF JAIN MANUSCRIPTS
Bangalore, February 15: To commemorate the 2600th birth anniversary  of Bhagawan Mahavir The Indian Council of Conversation and Institute has undertaken the work of survey and recording of the Jain manuscripts.  The Intac Chitrakala Parshad and Art Conservation Centre, Bangalore, has undertaken this work in Karnataka. Such of the persons who have the copies of the Jain Manuscripts are here by requested to contact: The Director, Intac Chitrakala Parshad and Art Conservation Centre, Kumarakrupa Road, Bangalore - 1 for further details. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

MAHAVIR JAINS NAME IN LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS FOR EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY

New Delhi, January 24: Twenty seven years old, Mahavir Jain, belonging to Palwal town near Delhi, a mechanical engineer by profession has been honoured for his extra-ordinary memory by having his name entered in Limca Book of Records. The announcement was officially made at a Conference of Limca Book of Records arranged at Taj Man Singh Hotel at New Delhi on the 24th January, 2003. Mahavir Jain displayed his exceptional memory by telling the page number on which any given word appears in the Oxford Advanced Learner Dictionary, containing 80,000 words, within a maximum period of 16 seconds. Mr. Jain told the press reporters that every person possesses potential capacity to remember thousands of words but he is not aware of his inherent and hidden ability. This ability can be developed by continuous practice, confidence and will power. Though his own memory used to be very weak during his childhood, he was able to develop the memory and reach this stage by encouragement and inspiration of his mother, Mrs. Shakuntala Jain. He is now looking forward to have his name entered in the Guinness Book of World Records. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

DISCOURSES OF GNANAMATHI MATAJI
Hastinapur, January 10:  The Jain T.V. channel is telecasting the discourses of Aryika Ganani Sri Gnanamathi Mataji on every Sundays from 7.30 A.M. TO 8.00 A.M. and on other week days from 7.00 A.M. to 7.30 P.M. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

BEST BRANCH FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mumbai: Sri Jain Ratna Yuvaka Parishad of Chennai has been declared as the best branch for imparting "Religious Education" for the year 2002 at the All India Level. Sri Ratanlalji Bafna president of Sri Ratna Hitaishi Shravak Sangha gave away the award at a function organised in Mumbai. It can be recalled here that The Sri Jain Ratna Yuvaka Parishad  was selected as the best branch for the year 2001 for imparting religious education, social service and propagation of vegetarianism. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

SMT SUDHA KANKARIA GETS SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AWARD
Mumbai: Dr. Smt Sudha Kankaria a popular ophthalmologist from Ahmednagar has been awarded with the Swami Vivekananda Rajya Gaurav Puraskar. The Bharathiya Viveka Kranti Samstha of Poona has conferred this award on to Dr Sudha for here meritorious contribution in the field of  social service and religion. Rtd. superintendent of Police Sri Y.C.Pawar  gave away the award to Dr. Sudha. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

AHIMSA KSHETRA
Jintoor (Maharashtra), February 15: The city corporation of Jintoor has declared the Nemigiri area as Ahimsa Kshetra. It can be recalled here that Nemigiri being one of the popular Jain pilgrim centres the local Jain samaj had requested for declaring it as an Ahimsa Kshetra so that no violent activities would take place in the vicinity. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

SMT SHAKUNTALA BAI MEHTA NOMINATED AS PRESIDENT
New Delhi: Sri Nemichandji Chopra President of All India Swethambara Sthanakawasi Jain Conference, New Delhi, has nominated Smt Shakuntala Bai Mehta as the president of its women's wing. Smt Shakuntala Bai had served as the president of the  Karnataka unit of the Conference. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

BUS FACILITY FROM MUMBAI TO SHRAVANABELAGOLA
Hassan (Karnataka), February 5: The Karnataka state Road Transport Corporation has started the super fast express busses from Shravanabelagola to Mumbai with a view to facilitate easy mobility for the pilgrims visiting Shravanabelagola. The said bus would start from Shravanabelagola and Mumbai daily. The busses starting from Shravanabelagola would end its journey at the Borivilli area of Mumbai. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.  

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ACHIEVEMENTS / NOMINATIONS

Hindupur (Andhra Pradesh), February 15: Sri R.A.Charukeerthi has been M.R.D.T. Honarary Award by an American Organisation for achiving the Rs. 3.4 crores collection limit in Life Insurance Corporation Of India. 
Bangalore, February 1: Sri Padmaraja Dandavathi chief reporter of 'Prajavani' has been nominated to the newly constituted body of the Karnataka State  Press Recognition Committee (2002-04).
Ujire (Karnataka), February 15: Kumari Suhani has placed first in the under 15 years Kumiche (Fighting) section of Karate at the 13th All India Karate Championship (2003) held at Kannanur Kerala.
Davanagere (Karnataka), February 15: Sri S.B.Jinadutta has been chosen as the member of the executive committee for the All India Press Reporters Association. It can be recalled here that Sri Jinadutta was also the member of the executive committee of the All India Jain Press Reporters Association.

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 POOJA MAHOTSAV

Tirunarkundram (Tamil Nadu), February 2: The annual pooja mahotsav of the Bhagawan Parshwanath temple situated on the hillock at Tirunarunkundram was held under the holy presence of Sri Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Arihantagiri, Sri Lakshmisena Bhattarakha Swamiji of Jinakanchi and Sri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakha swamiji of Kanakagiri. Sri M.K.Jain president of the Tamil Nadu branch of the Bharat Varshiya Digambar Jain Tirthsamrakshan Mahasabha gave the donation from the Mahasabha for the construction of the main gate to the hillock. A book, cassette and a compact disc of Jain songs were released on the occasion. More than twenty thousand devotes from different parts of Tamil Nadu took part in the rituals.
Belgaum(Karnataka), February 1: The first annual pooja mahotsav of the Sri Dharmanatha Jain temple in the Malamaruthi extension was held under the guidance of Sri Jinasena Bhattarakha Swamiji of Nandani. Sri Shanthinatha Vidhan, 108 Kalash abhisheka and the religious gathering were organised on the occassion.
Hagaribommanahalli (Davangere district), Karnataka, January 19: The annual poojamahotsav and the annual deepotsav of the brahmayaksha temple at Morigeri was conducted on January 19. In the religious gathering Sri M.J.Anantharaj gave a discourse on Vaddaradhane (By Shiva Kotyacharya) and Sri J.Jinadattappa spoke on Siribhuvalaya (by Sri KUmudhenda Muni).
Hosapet (Belalry District), Karnataka) February 3: The pancha kalyana pratishta mahotsav of the newly built Bhagawan Parshwanath Jain temple was held from 3rd to 7th February under the guidance of Sri Devandra Keerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja.
Bangwadi (Udupi Distrct), Karnataka, January 7: The annual Rathayatra mahotsav of Sri Shanthinatha Jain temple was conducted from January 7th to 13th January under the guidance Sri Lalithakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj of Karkala and Dharmadhikari Dr.D.Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala.
Hirekudi (Belgaum District), Karnataka, February 12: The pancha kalyana pratishta mahotsav of the newly built Bhagawan Mahavir Jain temple was held from 12th to 15th February 2003 under the presence of Muni Sri Samudrasena Maharaj and Sri Jinasena Bhattarakha Maharaj of Nandani. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. 

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