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

Vol.1      Issue 9

January  2003

   

Editorial

DARSHANA

          The word "Darshana" is being used by all the propogators of religion and philosophy. Its concept is wide and inherent. It is an insight into te comprehensive outlook of '-isms', concepts and percepts. It deotes a sense of perception among the living beings. It paves the path of light towards the invisible forces and perfection of intellectual thinking. It is inapparent but an effective means of understanding oneself. It provides knowledge and wisdom and an indepth self confidence to think and act. It asseses the various levels of intellectuality from sainthood to scientific analysis, i.e. from concept to reality. The philosaphers like Plato, Socretes and Aristotle threw much light on the concept of life and its fulfilment. Jain ascetics were in quest of secrec of life and death as observed in the life cycle (bhavavalis) of Thirthankaras in attaining Samyaktva. It makes to realize the purpose of existance and exactness.
Faith, truth and virtue are criticlly analysed and absorbed in a logical sense. The magnitude of nature is embodied with complexity of creative elements. Darshan enables to blend the supremacies of philosophy and science through divine serenity. "Know Thyself" is the proclaim of prophets. " Philosophy begins where science ends", so said the bioscientist Yellappragada SubbaRao. Darshan sublimes the innovative charater of indivisuals. It has transcended the frontiers of knowledge and existance. Spirituality pervades the hearts through Darshan. One can visualise and forsee the invisible forces through dhyana and penance and unravel the mysteries of creation and relaise oneself.
Darshan stands synonymous with vision. Religion is the means to gain an indepth relationship between darshan and attainment of salvation. Knowledge means not merely acquiring information but its realisation. It makes one to lead life meaningful and useful. There are several ways of comprehending and beholding the values of life through ideas and idealogies. Darshan leads to realism and interpreting anakantavada of Jainism.
Bondage of adhyatma is much essential or the tranquility of mind and to get rid off the plight of misseries. Darshan stands magnonumous in the realm of philosophical world. Akekantavada of Bhagawan Mahaveera it the sheetanchor and stands as testimonyto the inherent visionary approach for better living and understanding religion.

Thanking you,

-Dr. H.A.Parshwanath

 

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE WORRYING : NHRC
New Delhi, December 31:The National Commission for Human Rights (NHRC) Chairman J S Verma has expressed "serious concern" over the "increasing religious and social intolerance" in the country, saying it was a very "disturbing and an unhealthy trend". "I personally feel intolerance for religion is a major worry. It is also in violation of our democratic rights provided to the citizens under the country's Constitution," Verma said in an interview. "Anybody who does not go with your view of thinking cannot be called anti-national. Any particular person does not have a monopoly of nationality. It is disturbing and a very unhealthy trend," he said. People should appreciate the diversity in our country and should respect the religion and culture followed by fellow citizens, the chairman said, adding that past experiences, where the country deviated from democratic norms,
have been very distasteful and "we should not forget that." - News Courtesy:Times of India.

ANTI CONVERSION LAW CHALLENGED IN HIGH COURT

Chennai, Janaury 4: The Madras High Court issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on a petition challenging the state's anti-coversion law and seeking to declare it as "unjust and constitutional". The notice, returnable in three weeks, was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice B Subhashan Reddy and Justice C Nagappan on a PIL filed by a city advocate R Rajamani, who also sought a stay on the operation of the "Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Act 2002" pending disposal of his writ petition. Alleging that the evils of untouchability was a reason which compelled scheduled castes to abandon Hinduism and adopt Christianity and in some cases Islam, the petitioner contended that the practice of following or changing ones' religion or set of beliefs was a matter exclusively within the private domain of the people. 

-News Courtesy:Times of India.

SRI D.VEERENDRA HEGEDE GETS EMINENCE AWARD
Mumbai, January 5: The National Eminence Award founded by South India Educational Organisation in memory of Kancha AKmakoti Sri Chandrashekara Saraswathi has been awarded to Dr. D.Veerendra Heggede. The award carries an amount of Rs. 2.5 lakhs, a citation and a silver scroll. The other awardees this year are former lokhasabha speaker P.A.Sangma, Principal advisor to the defence minister R.Chidambaram and a vedic scholar B.Sundara Kumar. This award is also confere earlier on the presidents of India S.D.Sharma and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and also the famous singer Smt. M.S.Subbhalakshmi, ISRO president Dr. Kasturirangan and justice Nana Palkawala and other dignitaries. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

INDIA STATE BANS SLAUGHTER OF COWS

Lucknow, Janaury 7: India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday banned the slaughter of cows. India's Hindu majority reveres cows, but beef is served in restaurants and hotels in big cities. A few of India's 29 states have previously banned cow slaughter, prompting traders to carry cattle across state lines to slaughter houses. Under the ban, anyone found slaughtering cows in Uttar Pradesh can be jailed for up to seven years and fined 0, said Ratan Kumar Srivastava of the state Commission to Help Cows.  Uttar Pradesh, which now has some 180 million residents, enacted a law in 1955 banning most cattle slaughter, but allowed older cows and defective calves to be killed, Srivastava said. On Monday, officials raided slaughter houses across the state and prevented 1,164 cows from being killed, Srivastava said. Hindu hard-liners have been campaigning for a national ban on cow slaughter in India, a nation of more than 1 billion people. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNIVERSAL HARMONY AT NEW DELHI
The International Conference on the theme of "Universal Harmony and Reverence of all life" was inaugurated by the President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the 6th December, 2002. The programme was attended by dignitaries from various parts of the country representing different religious and social institutions. It was organised by Sarva Jeev Mangal Pratisthan, Pune. On this occasion, a book, named "Shakahar Hi Kyon? (Why only vegetarian?) written by Dr. Kalyan Gangwal, Founder Chairman of the Pratishthan was released by the President. Dr. Gangwal has been working on vegetarianism at International level. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

PLANNING COMMISSION TURNS DOWN PROPOSAL FOR 4000 NEW SLAUGHTER HOUSES

It is reported that the Planning Commission has explicitly turned down the proposals mooted out by some business houses to open 4000 new slaughter houses in the country so as to boost the export of meat and meat-products and earn foreign exchange. The clarification issued recently is a big victory for all the proponents of ahimsa. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

RELEASE OF SPECIAL COVER BEARING IMAGES OF MAHAVIR AND BUDDHA
Bihar State of India is an important pilgrimage center of JAIN & BUDDHA Religions. It is the land of Bhagwan Mahaveer and Bhagwan Buddha. On 24th Dec. 2002, a beautiful multi-colored special cover has been released at Patna to mark the TTM 2002 by the Bihar Postal Circle. This special cover bears images of both the Gods with their Temples. Left side picture is of Gautam Buddha with Shanti Stupa situated at Rajgir (Bihar) & right side picture is of Lord Mahaveer with Lotus Temple at Pawapuri (Bihar). "BHAGWAN BUDDHA EVAM MAHAVEER KEE DHARTI KO SHAT-SHAT PRANAM" is printed in the bottom in Hindi. The Special Cover is available
for sale at the Price Rs. 15/- each from the Chief Postmaster, Philatelic Bureau, Patna G.P.O. 800 001. Information Courtesy: Mr,. Sudhir Jain, Satna.

DR. CHANDARIA HONOURED BY PRIME MINISTER ON PRAVASI BHARATIYA SAMMAN AWARD

New Delhi: Dr. Manu Chandaria is designated one of the ten outstanding Indians who have been honoured by the Prime Minister of India 9th January 2003 by Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at New Delhi. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards have been instituted to recognize and reward the meritorious contributions made by NRIs and PIOs in the furtherance of India's interests and causes. Dr. Manu Chandaria is known as king of the African business jungle, recently hailed as one of the most respected CEO's in the African business community. Involved in aluminium, computer hardware, plastics, software and steel, his Comcraft Group has its reach in countries of Africa, India, Australia and South America. Manu Chandaria's father shifted to East Africa as early as 1916. He started off his own retail trade in provisions. This initial foothold is what paved the way for the Chandaria business to expand into a global conglomerate. Manu was educated in India and USA to become a qualified engineer, following which he returned to Kenya and got involved in the family business. The Chandarias then slowly started acquiring properties, which helped them to step into the manufacturing industry. In 1950, the family undertook manufacture in steel and aluminium. -Courtesy: jainsamaj.org

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

Baroda, December 9: A four days International Conference on "Anekantha-Human Interest" was held under the auspicious of Jain Vishwabharathi, Rajasthan. Chancellor and member of the Parliment L.M.Singhvi inagurated it in the divine presence of Acharya Sri Mahapragya. Scientist Sri Y.S.Rajan delivered the Keynote address.
The scholarly deligated from America, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Australia and England actively participated in the convention. Dr.Hampa Nagarajaiah, the Jain exponent and scholar in Kannada and English presented the paper on the occassion. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

PRESIDENT INAUGURATES CONFERENCE OF CANCER SPECIALISTS AT JAIPUR

Jaipur, December 22: A National Conference of Cancer Specialists was organised at Jaipur on 22nd December, 2002 by Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital and Research Centre. The theme of the conference was "National Comprehensive Cancer Network for India-2002".The programme was inaugurated by the President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. During his inaugural speech, he emphasized on the need to undertake thorough study of this disease and suggested a four point formula for its eradication. The four points are: (i) Social awareness about Cancer amongst masses; (ii) Disseminating information about Cancer at primary level; (iii) Laying down a net-work of medical statistics on Cancer and (iv) Practical and customary treatment by Jeenam technique. He further out-lined the need for application of psycho-analytical methods for the eradication of the disease.- Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

DR.M.D.VASANTHARAJ PASSES AWAY
Mysore (Karnataka), December 27: Dr.M.D.Vasantharaj (80) a renowned Jain scholar passed away on December 27th at his residence here at Mysore. noted writer Ham.Pa.Nagarajaiah and many Jain scholars paid their last tribute to the departed soul. Dr. Vasantharaj was a scholar of international repute in Jaina, Sanskrit and Prakrit literature and contributed immensely for the growth and development of Jaina literature in Kannada. He was born in a small village called Marukanahalli near K.R.Pet of Mandya District. He was postgraduated in Sanskrit M.A. and obtained his doctorate on the toipc "Trivikrama's Prakrit Shabdanushasana". He has written innumerable scholarly articles on Jainism and was continiously researching on the history of Jainsim from its antiquity.
He has edited with an eloquent interpretation in Kannada thw works such as Upashakachara, Vishapahara Sthothra, Pathrakesari Swamy Stothra and Basarasa Anuvekka (Kundakundacharya), Sanmati Srivihara, Digambara Jaina Agama Kritigala Bhashe, Shravakachara noothana Prathipadana and Jainagama Ithiasa Deepike. These works have remained as the immortal contribution to the Jaina literature.
He was honoured with many coveted awards from the celebrated organisations of the country. To mention a few, Acharya Vidyasagara Recognition, established under Bharateaya Gnanapeetha and also Sri Gomateshwara vidyapeetha.
He was the professor and chariman of the department of Jainology and Prakrit of Mysore University. He rendere his services also in the madras University. He guided many scholars for their doctoral work and much admired by them. He presented many literary research articles in the national and international seminars and symposia. He was humble and very popular among the students and the commonfolk-alike. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

24TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOMMATAVANI
Shravanabelagola, January 1: Gommatavani, the very popular fortnightly on Jainism started on 1-1-1980 under the blessings and guidance of His Holiness Karmayogi Swasthisri Charukeerthy Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola, stepped its glorious 24th year of prestigious publication. It is edited by Sri S.N. Ashokkumar, the dynamic and popular writer and speaker on Jainism. The issue has attained a coveted status in the Kannada journalism on religions, dealing also with the social literary and academic fields of activity. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

JAINA EPIC CHOOLAMANI PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

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.

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.

NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR AHIMSA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

New Delhi, January 15: Proposals or nominations are invited by Ahimsa International for various awards sponsored by different persons in the fields of Jain literature, vegetarianism, animal protection and journalism. The last date for sending nominatios is 15th March, 2003. Those interested may contact Shri Pradip Kumar Jain, Secretary, 4687, Umrao Gali, Pahadi Dheeraj, Delhi. Ph. 23531678/ 23626813. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

AHIMSA, A NEW T.V. CHANNEL TO START BROADCASTING 
The Bharatvarshiya Khandelwal Digambar Jain Mahasabha is planning to start a new T.V. channel, to be named 'Ahimsa' shortly. The preparations for the hosting are in full swing. The necessary data and information to start the channel has already been collected, and the programmes are being prepared. This channel will be exclusive for Jain society, covering all sections and sects. The channel team is already moving to cover major religious events. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

AWARDS PRESENTED

BHAGAWAN MAHAVEERA AWARD
Chennai: Dr.S.V.Adinarayana Rao of Vishakapatnam was honoured with Bhagawan Mahaveera Award - 2002 by Bhagawan Mahaveer Foundation in recognition of his yenome service to society. He has rendered educational contribution in Rajasthan and for the progress of Tamilnadu's Kanyakumari Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Centre.

KARUNAADURATHNA PRASHASTI
Bangalore, December 12: Dr. (Mrs) Kamala Hampana the prolific writer in Kannada and Jainism was awarded the KARUNAADURATHNA PRASHASTI on the occassion of 1100th birth Anniversary of the poet Pampa, considering here meritorious contribution to the great development of Kannada literature.

SHRUTHA SAMVARDHANA HONOUR

Agra, December 18: The Shrutha Samvardhana Honour (2001), the prestigious award given for the luminaries who have contributed immensely for Jain Literature, Culture and art and social activities, was conferred on Dr.Veerendra Heggde, the religious head of Dharmasthala, in a colourful function held at Agra recently under the presence of Munishri Gnanasagara Maharaj.

B.N.JWALANAPPA HONOURED
Chikkamagalur (Karnataka): B.N.Jwalanappa popularly known as B.N.J. was honoured by the Vishweshwaraiah Kannada Sangha, Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID), Chickkmagalur district on the occassion of Kannada Rajyothsava Day considering his noble services to the Kannada theatre development.

KU.DWEEPIKA FELICITATED
Agra, December 30: All India Talented Jain Students Association, inspired by Sri Gnanasagara Maharaj, honoured Ku.Dewwpika M. Desai at Agra for her meritorious performance in the S.S.L.C. examination. The Swamiji Called for that the Jain Students should enter the Competitive Indian civil Sevices and Bring Laurels to the society. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

MIRJI ANNARAYA REMEMBERED
Shedabala (Belgaum District), December 23: A seminar was held on the Jaina literary works of late Sri Mirji Annaraya at Shedabala by the Athani and Rayabag Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat in collaboration with Shedabala Educational Development Committee and Mahila Mandal. his shirt stories (Sri Balasahib Lokapur) and Nisarga novel (Dr.V.S.Mali) were discussed at length. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

COW SLAUGHTER SPARKS TENSION IN JAMMU
Jammu, Janaury 2: Tension gripped Jammu in the wake of reports of a cow slaughter. Shopkeepers downed their shutters and demonstrations were staged in the old city following reports that a cow was slaughtered by some unidentified persons at the residence of a prominent person in Jhullaka Mohalla, official sources told PTI. Additional police forces were deployed in the area as a precautionary measure, the sources said. Police seized the carcass and registered a case. They also blocked all roads leading to a place of worship in Jhullaka Mohalla. -News Courtesy: The Hindu

JAIN MILAN ZONAL CONFERENCE

Moodabidri, Janaury 26: The 11th Conference of Eight Zones of Jain Milan of India was held at Moodabidri on 25th and 26th Janaury. Jain Classics and Lifestyle Patterns, Food Habits and Family conditions and also Social Leadership were a few of the topics discussed by eminents on the occassion. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

JAIN VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
An organisation in Bihar needs Kannada Jain volunteers to undertake indexing of old Jaina scriptures stored in the library. The entire expenses of such noble men and women during their stay will be taken care of. Interested persons may contact Prof. C.Devakumar. Email: cdevakumar@yahoo.com . - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

CENTENARY CELEBRATION

Karkala: The birth centenary of Sri K.B.Jinaraja Hegde the staunch freedom fighter who fought against the British rule (1938) and took an active part in the unification of Karnataka was celebrated recently by intalling his statue at Bujabali Bhahmacharya Ashrama, Karkala. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

'HISTORY OF JAINISM' RELEASED
New Delhi: V.K.Sharma's 'History of Jainism mainly dealing with Mathura was released recently by D.K.Print World, New Delhi. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

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OBITUARY
Shedabala, Belgaum District: Sri Bhakthimathi Mathaji, the disciple of Sri Subalasagar Maharaj, left for abode of god abserving Yamasallekhana at the age of 85.

 POOJA MAHOTSAV

Badli (Belgaum District, Karnataka), Jan 1: A new Jain temple has been built in Badli village with Bhagawan Mahaveer an the main deity.
Rona (Gadag District, Karnataka): The first annual celebration of the instalation of 24 tirthankaras was held in the presence of Sri Devendrakeerthi Bhattarakha Swamy of Hombuja Jain Muth.
Nalluru (Mangalore District, Karnataka): The annual pooja celebrations of Yakshi Kooshmandini Devi was held in the presence of Sri Charukeerthi Panditacharyvarya Bhattarakha Swamy of Moodabidri.
Bellur (Mandya District, Karnataka): Karthikamasa light festival of Bhagawan Sri Vimalanatha Theerthanakra was held recently in a pompus way here.
Akkirampura (Tumkur District, Karnataka), Jan 12: The pooja celebration of Bhagawan Sri Ananthanatha and Sri Bhairava Yaksha was held in the presence of His Holiness Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Pattacharyavarya Swamiji of Moodabidri. Sri S.N.Ashok Kumar, the editor of 'Gommatavani', delivered the religious discourse.
Nidagal (Tumkur District, Karnataka), January 12: 10th Annual Pooja celebration of Bhagawan Sri Parshwanatha was held in the presence of Sri Lakshmisena Bhattarakha Swamiji of Narasimharajapura and Sri Bhuvanakeerthy Bhattarakha Swamiji of Kanakagiri.
Saragur (Mysore district, Karnataka): The mokshakayyana pooja celebration of Sri Mahaveera in the Ananthanatha Teerthankara Temple was held in saragur.
Gudigeri (Dharwar District Karnataka), January 18: 27th Annual Pooja celebration of Sri Parshwanatha and Godess Padmavathi will be held on February 15th at Gudigeri, a historical Jain centre near Hubli.
Halebidu (Hassan District, Karnataka), December 29: The Jain sangh of Hassan conducted the head anointing ceremony (Mahamasthakabhishekha) of Bhagawan Sri Parshwanatha in the gracious presence of Sri Deevendrakeerthy Bhattarakha Swamiji of Humcha on 29th December ot Halebidu (Dwarasamudra), the capital of Hoysala Kings.
Ankaleshwara (Gujarath), Janaury 1: The installation ceremony of Sri Mahaveera and Sri Adinatha wad held in the presence of MuniShree Anekantha Sagar Maharaj and Munishree Vairagya Sagar Maharaj. - Jain Heritage Centres News Service.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Friday 17th January 2003 – Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Abhinandana.

Saturday 18th January 2003 - Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Dharmanatha.

Monday 20th January 2003 - Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Mallinatha.

Tuesday 28th January 2003 – Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Chandraprabha, Janma Kalyanak and Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Parshwanatha.

Friday 31st March 2003 – Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Sheethalanatha.

Monday 3rd February 2003 – Kevalagnana Kalyanak of Bhagawan Vasupujya.

Tuesday 4th February 2003 – Annual Padapooja Mahotsav of Bhagawan Bahubali at Drarmasthala.

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Monday 10th February 2003 – Diksha Kalyanak of Bhagawan Ajithanatha.

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