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| A publication of www.jainheritagecentres.com |
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. H.A.Parshwanath |
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Vol.1 Issue 7 |
November 2002 |
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Editorial |
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JAINA RELICS |
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The contribution of Jainism in terms of Sculpture and Architecture is immense and vast. The royal patronage for the religion through out India has reaped a good harvest of Jaina Temples and Monuments. However, these had a scourge with the test of time resulting in mutilation and diminition as the religious life pattern of the folk found it's change. And if we dig into the past many remains and ruins could be traced which are standing as testimony to the past glory. Many Jain temples wrre seen transformed into it. Shiva Temples in the 12th and 13th century era. Interestingly, enough the gorgeous architecture with artistic pillars and beams lying adjacent to Qutab Minar and it's complex stand as legendary example of the ruined Hindu and Jain Temples at the place. These historic monuments were constructed out of the beautifully carved architectural specimens of the native religions. The relics of the past speak in abundance regarding the immesurable treasure. Many excavations done in the Harappa and Monenjodaro civilized sites have further unravelled the traces of Jainism. The eveidence of "Rishabha Sanskruthi" signifies both the Jaina and Hindu religions seen in these places. The Mauryas, Shathavahanas and the Rashtrakootas, Chalukyas (Badami and Kalyana), Gangas and also the Vijayanagara rulers have exhibited high degree patronage for Jainism. Digging into the past of the site of Vijayanagara Empire have brought to light the existing Jain Temples. The Jainism was found deeply in bread in the villages bearing the relics of antiguity. The fileld studies have divulged temple incarnates found scattered at length and breadth. It is the utmost duty of every individual to preserve and conserve the relics of the past which have filled the pages of the history for the posterity. Thanking you, -Dr. H.A.Parshwanath
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JAIN SCRIPTURES |
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Shravanabelgola, October 18:The
Government of India has bestowed the National Centre for Prakruth
Study and Research with the responsibility of collecting the Jaina
Scriptures and preparing their indices from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and
Kerala according to Dr. N Suresh Kumar, Director of the centre. The Study centre was established in 1993 and is recognized by the Mysore university as imparting doctoral education to the aspirant. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. |
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PAMPA'S 1100TH ANNIVERSARY |
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| Bangalore, October 20: The Karnataka Sahitya Parishat conducted the 1100th Birth Anniversary of Pampa, the first poet of Karnatak. Dr. Hampa Nagarajiah inaugurated the function. Dr. G.S. Shivarudrappa, the famous poet emphasized that Pampa was relevent in all the times in view of his eloquent contribution through his works. The elite Kannada Scholars namely Dr. T.V. Venkatachala Shastry, Dr. Saa. Shi Maruliah, Prof. G.S. Siddalingiah, Prof. Shivaramiah, B.N. Poornima, Prof. M.S. Krishniah, S.P. Vasantharajiah and Dr. T.V. Narayan participated in the seminars. The authors analysed the various aspects of Pampa Architecture such as folk elements, values of life and patronage for Kannada found in Pampa's "Adipurana" and "Vikramarjuna Vijaya". - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. | |||||||||||||||||
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T.V. SERIAL |
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| Bangalore, October 12:B.J. Desai, a staunch Jaina Worker exhibited the slides Projection based on the life of Lord Mahavira in the Hindwadi Mahaveera Baghavan. He also revealed the information that a teleserial on the life of 24 prophets of Jainism to be relayed in the month of December. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. | |||||||||||||||||
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ATTIMABBE WOMEN WRITERS' PARISHAT |
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| Bangalore, July 1 :Attimabbe Women Writers' Parishat, a wing of Attimabbe Prathishtana Trust, has come into existence in Bangalore. It aims at conferring Attimabbe Award and publishing numerous books on religion. As a result of the effort of the trust, an important street in Bangnalore has been named after Attimabbe. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. | |||||||||||||||||
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RELIGIOUS PROPAGATION |
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| Shimoga, October 22:Acharya Sri Vidhyanandha Sagara Religious Propogation Association has been formed in Shimoga under the guidance of reverand Sri Vidhyasagara Maharaj. It intends to propagate the message and principles of Jainism through the nook and corner of Karnataka. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. | |||||||||||||||||
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NATIONAL MEET OF AKHILA BHARATHIYA MANAVA MILAN |
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| Benaras, October 3: The National Meet of Akila Bharathiya Manav Milan (a premier organisation in the field of medicatl, educational, social service) was held on 3rd October 2002 at Benaras in the presence of Sri Manibadra Muniji and Sri Padma Muniji. On the occassion, an All Religious MEet was held. Religious leaders from all the religions were present in the meeting. Sri Shiv MuniShastri of Kabir Kirthi Mandir, Sri RameshChandra Negi of Tibbatti Samsthan, Sri Abdul Nasir Kasami of Islam Religion, Sri Shasthriji of the Jangamabati Muth and other religious leaders expressed their views on the occasion. Dr. Sri Vijay Sarkar, member of the NMational Commission for Minority Religions, was the chief guest of the function and Dr. Sahil Vishnai of Kavidar precided over the function. It can be recalled here that the Akhila Bharathiya Manav Milan has been established by Sri Mani Badhra Muniji. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. | |||||||||||||||||
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JAINA EPIC CHOOLAMANI UNDER PUBLICATION BY UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS |
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The University of Madras is publishing
the English Translation of Choolamani - one of the oldest
Jaina literary works in Tamil literature. The English work has been
authored by veteran Dr.P.Pandian.I.A.S(Retd) Alias Kaviyogii.
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It is a Jain literary work of Epic
genre.1200 years old. It is in chaste tamil, bardic style. Hence
difficult to understand except by learned scolars. It tells us about
the deep penance under taken by Bhagawan Bahubali. All the tenets
of Jainism are expostulated clearly in the life of the Heroes Father
King who ultimately takes to penance after abdicating the throne and
relinquishing all pleasures. Here the hero is Considered as
Incarnation of TIRUMAL. He annihilates evil and estaslishes DHARMA.
The Book is published in diglot form the first of its kind in
publishing industry with a view to help scholars, readers and
research students for research in Jainology .It gives a synoptical
note in prose for every canto for general public to undestand. Thus
it serves all sections,It also open the window to the English
knowing Jains and lovers of literature through out the world. It is
being published by the Research Foundation For
Jainology(Regd),UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS.
Donations are tax exempted. Price of two volumes in diglot form 2130 verses in each Tamil and English is Rs. 960. But the publishers are giving it Prepublication price of 50%concession at Rs500. Donation may be sent to
RESEARCH foundation of
jainology(regd) Govt of India Recognised.
Sugan House 15(Old18)RAMANUJAIYER
STREET, SOWCARPET, CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, Pin- 600079.
For copies to: Kavignar Bacon, 3/4
Baskara Street ,Rengarajapuram, CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, Pin- 600024.
For further details contact Email:
kaviyogii@eth.net
- Jain Heritage Centres News Service.
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JAINISM AND MEDITATION |
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"JINA" means victor: the individual who
has conquered his passions of anger, pride, greed, hatred, and
thoroughly achieved self realization. The followers of Jina is Jain.
Jainism directs each individual, like you and me, how to make upward
progress of our spirit, soul, and how to gain eternal happiness in our
life. There are five codes of conduct: 1) Non-Violance (Ahimsa), 2) Truth (Satya), 3) Non- Stealing (Achauraya), 4) Purity of body and mind (Bramacharya), 5) Non-possessiveness (Aparigrah), These codes are similar to the ethical code preached by other religions in the world. In our body there are five major power centers: 1) Center of Knowledge located on the top of the head. 2) Center of Perception located between the eyebrows. 3) Center of Purification located in the throat. 4) Center of Happiness located near the heart. 5) Center of Energy located in the navel area. Following is the process of mediation through which we control our mind and concentrate on the great qualities of our soul. 1) Breathing Technique: Exhale-Inhale nine times at each power center. 2) Sound Vibration:Creating 'OHM' or Navkarmantra. 3) Feel the flow of energy through different centers starting from the naval to the head. 4) Think about pure qualities of the soul. Think about a perfect, bodiless soul. Think about these affirmations: Perfect knowledge: I have power of knowledge, Perfect vision: I have power of vision, Eternal Happiness: I am eternal happiness, Perfect Energy: I have energy, Everlasting: I am everlasting. 5) Forgiveness: KHAMEMI SAVVE JIVA - I forgive all the living beings. SAVVE JIVA KHAMANTU ME - I seek pardon from all the living beings. MITTI ME SAVVA BHUTESU - I am friendly towards all the living beings. VERAM MAJJHAM NA KENVI -And seek enmity with none. MICHHAMI DUKKADAM!- Forgive me for my ignorance! 6) Self-Realization: I am pure soul. I am not body. Concentrate on three spiritual jewels: Right Knowledge, Right Vision and Right Conduct. While meditating, exhale and inhale through the process, drawing our energy from the naval to head. Concentrate on endless virtues and attributes of our soul. The practice of meditation helps us to purify our mental state, to control our emotions of hatred, greed, etc., and feel eternal happiness and serenity. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. |
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KERALA TO INTEGRATE SPIRITUALITY AND MEDICINE |
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| Tiruvananthapuram (Kerala), November 5: The government of Kerala is making efforts to integrate spirituality with the medical system in their bid to tackle the growing incidence of mental afflictions in the state. The idea is to ensure availability of a psychiatrist, laboratory, referral infrastructure and other modern facilities in these centers to enable them to better serve patients. It intends to set certain standards for more than 100 spiritual healing centers presently operating in the state and has sent notices to 26 prominent institutions to gauge their reactions about the proposal. "The response has been encouraging. The majority of them are willing to experiment using the scientific tools along with spiritual practices," SMHA Secretary, Dr. Suraraj Mani said. "Spirituality is even part of the medical curriculum in several universities in the United States. The psychiatrists in the country should welcome our initiative since a large number of mentally ill are reluctant to seek modern treatment due to the stigma attached to the mental hospitals in the country," Dr. Mani believes. Spiritual healing centers have a greater social acceptance in India as a large number of mentally ill prefer these centers believing they provide a better feeling of safety and comfort than mental hospitals. Kerala has several temples famous for healing the mentally ill. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. | |||||||||||||||||
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TASTING THE MANGO |
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August 2002 saw an international convention in the UK titled Tasting The Mango ( read more: www.youngjains.org.uk). Tasting The Mango lives on with a recent one-day event on 26th Oct 2002, TTM: Slice of the Mango. Hosted in Northampton, UK, delegates also came from Manchester, London, Coventry, Wellingborough, Milton Keynes and even Germany! Many new faces and some TTM graduates, with about 80-90 people in total.It was a fantastic and phenomenal day with about 80 – 90 people attending from right across the age range. Most of the delegates were under 18, with some coming with parents and grand-parents – making it a real family event. Three core workshops covered atma, samyak darshan, kshayas, raag/dwesh, mithyatva and the qualities one should develop espoused in Maitri Bhavanu (by Pujya Shree Chitrabhanuji) bringing the philosophy and practice of Jainism together. This was done in the TTM style of English pop music, stories, interactive workshops getting the crowd thinking and sharing, powerpoint movies, 10 day challenges, High 5’s, Mango Hugs and Mango Dancing. Feedback has been really good with interest form Manchester for Young Jains TTM to be delivered there.A great day event facilitated by OAUK Northampton, Shree Chandna Vidyapeeth and delivered by Young Jains – with really great teamwork by a bunch of people enthusiastic about Jainism. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. |
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NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED BY JAIN CENTRE OF GREATER BOSTON |
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instruct the readers of how to perform Samayik, even if one does not know all of the necessary sutras and ritual procedures. A simplified and step-by-step Samayik procedure and sutras are presented in this booklet for youth, which are easy to read and understand. Detailed discussions have been omitted for simplicity’s sake. In Jain traditions, Samayik is the first and the most important avashyaka (essential). It is important to teach Samayik in our Pathashalas in the simplest way possible. Both of these booklets (8-1/2x11 inch) are very aesthetically pleasing in appearance and have been printed with colorful, high-quality, graphics. The fonts are large and easy to read for young children. The transliteration guides that are provided will help Pathashala teachers to teach correct pronunciations. In both of these booklets, emphasize has been given to the importance of preserving the original pronunciation of Sanskrit and Prakrit sutras and stutis. The true expression of our religious texts can only be achieved by preserving the original languages in which they were composed with correct pronunciation. JCGB takes deep satisfaction in filling an acute void of high quality teaching materials for youth who are in elementary or middle school. We believe that these two booklets will certainly help Pathshala teachers in preserving some of our venerable stutis, sutras, and Samayik Vidhi. Premal and Kashmira Vora of JCGB will distribute these books at a very reasonable cost. These booklets are available in a package of 20 books (10 Prayer Books and 10 Shri Samayik books). The cost is $60.00 for 20 books (no cost for domestic shipment, extra cost will be added for overseas shipping). Please do not hesitate to make this small investment for the next generation of Jain youth. Please write to: Pankaj K. Shah (mitashah@attbi.com), 249 Hillside Ave Needham, MA,02494 U.S.A. Please make your check payable to “Kreate and Print”. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. |
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TWO DAY SEMINAR ON KARMA SIDDANTH |
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Mumbai, November 17: Under the
auspices of Panyas Pravar Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb, a two-day
national seminar on Karma Siddhant was being held at "Shri Mahavir
Jain Vidyalay" on Saturday 16 November 2002, and Sunday 17 November,
2002 from 9 am to 1 pm, 2 am to 5 pm; and 7 pm to 9 pm on both days. News Courtesy : Manish Modi. |
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Bangalore, November 17: II Annual Puja festival of Lord Sri Parshwanatha was held at Bangalore - Magadi Temple. The pontiff sri Charuruthi Pandithacharya graced the occasion. Belaguli (Mysore): The annual pooja mahotsav of the Adinatha Jain temple at Belaguli was held on the 27th of September under the guidance of Swasti Sri Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj. Devotees from Mysore and other places gathered in large number to offer prayers to Bhagawan Adinath. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service. |
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| www.atmadharma.com - Reference library of original Jain Literature translated into modern languages.aims at providing Jain literature and translations in modern language. | |||||||||||||||||
| www.jaingazette.com - Jain Gazette is one of the oldest weekly News paper on Jainism that gives Latest and Updated Jain news. This website gives the details of Jain Gazette, its history and other details. | |||||||||||||||||
| www.jaindharam.org - Gives information about the history, temples and philosophy of Jainism and also matrimonial information. | |||||||||||||||||
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Saturday 16th November 2002- Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Aranath. Tuesday 19th November 2002- Janma Kalyanak of Bhagawan Shambavanath. Wednesday 20th November 2002 - Garbha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Anantanath Swami. Sunday 24th November 2002 - Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Shambavanath, Laksha Deepotsav at Karkala. Tuesday 26th November 2002 - Rathautsav at Dahigao. Monday 2nd December 2002 - Janma Kalyanak and Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Padmaprabha, birth day of Muni Sri Samanantha Bhadraji. Wednesday 4th December 2002 - Moksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Mahavir. Thursday 5th December 2002 - Janma Kalyanak and Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Pushpadantha. Saturday 14th December 2002 - Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Aranath. Sunday 15th December 2002 - Janma Kalyanak of Bhagawan Mallinath, Diksha kalyanak and Kevalagnana kalyanak of Bhagawan Neminath. Wednesday 18th December 2002 - Janma Kalyanak of Bhagawan Aranath. Thursday 19th December 2002 - Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Shambavanath. Sunday 29th December 2002 - Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Mahavir. |
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