Smt Vimaladevi Bohra expired

In a sad incident Smt Vimaladevi Bohra, wife of Sri Dulichand Bohra expired today evening. Her death is a blow to entire Jain community especially Khartar Gachchh Sangh. She was very religious and spent most of her time in religious activities. She had taken several vows and observed those meticulously. She had many "Tapasya" in her account. She was  suffering from several diseases since last couple of years and it was difficult for her to maintain her daily religious rituals. However, she tried to maintain all these as much as she could.

She had got religiousness from her childhood. It was further enhanced after her marriage with Sri Dulichand Bohra, who is also very religious. Both of their sons are active in Jain society. Ashok Bohra, eldest son, was in the executive committee of Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur. Rajendra Bohra, younger son, is joint secretary of the said Sangh presently.

Funeral procession of late Smt Vimaladevi Bohra will start tomorrow from her residence at Dada, Gheewalon Ka rasta, Johri Bazar at 8.30 AM, June 1, 2013 to reach burning ghat at Adarshnagar.

We pray for her. May heaven bless her with peace and harmony!

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Establishment day ceremony at Sanganer Dadabadi

Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh will organize establishment day ceremony at historic Sanganer Dadabadi on Wednesday, June 5.  Sri Jin Kushal Suri Dadabadi at Sanganer is one of the oldest dadabadi in India. Karamchand Bachchhawat, Minister in the court of Akbar the great built this Dadabadi motivated by Jin Chandra Suri the fourth Dadaguru Dev. It is worth noted that Jin Kushal Suri is the most famous among four Dadagurudev.

Sanganer is an old city and capital of Kachhawa dynasty. Kachhawa dynasty later on shifted their capital to Amber and then to Jaipur. Sanganer is now an expansion of Jaipur and the Dadabadi is situated 3 Km from Jaipur airport. There are twin temples of Lord Rishabhdev Adinath and Chandraprabhu swami situated at Sanganer town. These temples are one and half KM away from the Dadabadi. The older Rishabhdev temple is about one thousand years old and Chandraprabhu swami temple is contemporary to Dadabadi.

This is 414th anniversary of this Dadabadi. A flag will be hoisted (Dhwajarohan) in between Dadagurudev Pooja. Dadagurudev Pooja will be followed by Sadharmi vatsalya (lunch). The program will be sponsored by Smt. Kanchan Devi Lunia family. All are cordially invited.

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Jain University in Jaipur: Our dream project

Steven Vose, Jain Scholar from Pennsylvania University in Jain Research center 

Jain University in Jaipur is our dream project. We, Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur are working on this dream project since last two years. The Annual General Meeting (AGM), December, 2012 have also passed this project. The AGM also set up a permanent committee of seven to act on the project that include Jain scholars likes of Surendra Bothra and Dr. Sagarmal Jain; Dr. ML Mehta, a great administrator and former Chief Secretary, Rajasthan Government; Dr. CS Barla, an eminent economist and scholar; Surendra Golechha, industrialist and Kamal Chand Surana, businessman and me.

We have already set up a Jain Research and Study Center to give pace to University project. Our library is enriched with several thousands of Jain books. We also have got all of the old books digitized. These books are also available in Digital library of India.

Researchers and scholars have started coming to study on their research projects of Jainism. Eminent Jain scholars are guiding us on the path. Prof. John Cort, Denison University; Prof. L.A. Babb, Massachusetts University; Dr. Imre Banga, Oxford University are few of them from foreign universities.

Dr. Sagarmal Jain, an eminent Jain scholar is the main guiding force in this project. We are also getting support from many other Jain scholars with in India. Dr. Shivprasad, an eminent scholar in Jain history has been appointed full time to look after the affairs of the Jain Research and Study Center.

We are in process of publishing a book written by Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar. The research center is also working on a project of Jain temples and Dadabadis in Jaipur. Suraj Nowlakha is sponsoring a project on the history and culture of Jains in Murshidabad.

We organize popular lectures by eminent Jain scholars in different places in Jaipur. One such lecture was recently delivered by Dr. Shreyansh Sanghai at Mahavir Sadhna Kendra, Jawaharnagar, Jaipur.

The center has organized viva of two nuns namely Sadhvi Saumyaguna Sri Ji and sadhvi Kanakprabha Sri Ji on May 6. They have been recommended for their D Lit and Ph D thesis respectively by the examiners from Jain Viswa Bharati, Ladnu.

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Ecology park in Malpura Dadabadi

Pond in Kolkata Dadabadi

We are planning for an Ecology park in Malpura Dadabadi. In fact, Concept of environment and ecology is inbuilt in the concept of Dadabadi. The word "Badi" is derived from Sanskrit word "Batika" that means garden. Hence, the garden is an integral part of a Dadabadi. We can see the word "Temple Garden" in Kolkata Dadabadi. 

Temples and Dadabadis in Azimganj and Kathgola are nice examples.  Most of the older Dadabadis were built outside the township along with a garden.

Ahimsa, non-violence, is the basic principle of Jainism.  Jain believe in saving even tiny creatures. What about saving an entire species? Species conservation is most shouted slogan in the world. I always had a belief that Dadabadi can play a pivotal role in conserving species and environment. It will spread teachings of Lord Mahavira and Dadagurudev. Work speaks louder and words.

Hence, Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur is planning to develop a ecology park at Malpura Dadabadi. in fact, we have already started working on this direction. We will go for water conservation and plantation in the first phase. It will substantially add to water and oxygen resources.

We are in consultation with several agencies for design and development of the ecology park. First time in the world, a Dadabadi is being engaged in such work. We are putting our best efforts.

Your ideas can help us in developing it in better way. We welcome your suggestions. Co-operation solicited.

Jainism and Environment

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Events in Malpura Dadabadi with Sadhvi Shashiprabha Sri

Sadhvi Sri Shashiprabha Sri Ji, pupil of late Pravartini Sri Sajjan Sri Ji Maharaj has left for Malpura from Jaipur after Bhoomi Poojan and Shilanyas of two temples and Dadabadi at Katla Mandir, Agra Road and Meera Marg, Mansarovar.

There will be a special event at Sri Jin Kushal Suri Dadabadi, Malpura organized by Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur in the auspices of Sadhvi Sri Shashiprabha Sri Ji. Sadvi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji will also grace this occasion with her presence.

There will be an "Anusthan" including Jap and Tap continued for three days between May 23 and 25, 2013. People who will sit in this special Anusthan will observe Ekasana tap for two days i.e. May 23 and May 24 followed by an Ayambil Tap on May 25, Poornima, the full moon day. Poornima is considered as day of Dadagurudev.  They will also perform Jap of Dadagurudev during these three days.

Dadagurudev Pooja will be performed on May 23 sponsored by Kusum devi, Gyanchand, Vinaychand, Mohanlal, Heerachand, Mahaveer Daga family.

All India Maloo Bhaipa will be organizing their convention at Malpura Dadabadi on May 25 and 26. Organizers expect several hundreds of persons from Maloo clan in this conference.

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Stone laid in Rishabhdev Adinath Katla Mandir

Stone laid in Rishabhdev Adinath Katla Mandir yesterday May 12, 2013. Sri Rishabhdev Adinath temple commonly known as Katla Mandir is an old temple in Agra road, Jaipur. The temple was a Ghar dehrasar built by Deewan Nathmalji Golechha family in Samvat 1999.

Pravartini Sadhvi Sri Sajjan Sri ji, a housewife of the family initiated (Deeksha) and the temple was established on the same day. Golechha family donated this temple to Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur later on. Since then Khartar Sangh is managing this temple.

Sadhwi Sri Shashiprabha Sri Ji, pupil of late Sajjan Sriji wanted a grand temple and Dadabadi in place of a Ghar Dehrasar to pay homage to her Guruni Ji. She motivated Sri Narendra Golechha of the same family who agreed to build a new gorgeous temple there.  Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur gladly permitted to the wish and Bhoomi Poojan of the same took place on April 26, 2013.

Yesterday, on May 12, 2013 Shilanyas (Laying stone) was performed in the auspices of Khartar monk Sri Maitriprabh Sagar ji, Nun sri Shashiprabha sri Ji and Suyasha sri ji et al.

Sona Chand Baid, Azimganj laid the main stone along with her wife. Khartar Sangh felicitated him with rajasthani turban. Manak Chand Golechh, President, Khartar Sangh, Jyoti Kothari, secretary, Rajendra Bhansali, Cultural secretary, Kushal Chand Surana, former President and Navratanmal Shrishrimal, former secretary were present among dignitaries.

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श्री ऋषभ देव मंदिर (कटला) का शिलान्यास कल

श्री ऋषभ देव (कटला मंदिर) का शिलान्यास कल १२ मई को प्रातः ७ बजे होगा. परम पूज्य जीवदया प्रेमी मुनि श्री मैत्रीप्रभ सागर जी महाराज,  परम पूज्या साध्वी श्री शशिप्रभा श्री जी महाराज,  परम पूज्या साध्वी श्री सुयशा श्री जी महाराज साहब आदि की निश्रा में यह शिलान्यास संपन्न होने जा रहा है.

परम पूज्या प्रवर्तिनी स्वर्गीया श्री सज्जन श्री जी महाराज के दीक्षा दिवस पर इस मंदिर की प्रतिष्ठा आज से
 ७१ वर्ष पूर्व हुई थी। उनके ससुराल गोलेछा परिवार ने बाद में यह मंदिर श्री जैन श्वेताम्बर खरतर गच्छ संघ, जयपुर को सौंप दिया था. अब उसी परिवार के श्री नरेन्द्र जी संध्या जी गोलेछा   इस मंदिर को बृहद रूप में पुनर्निर्माण करवा रहे हें। मंदिर के साथ दादाबाड़ी एवं धर्मशाला का निर्माण भी अन्य दानदाताओं के सहयोग से करवाया जायेगा.

कल शिलान्यास के साथ ही मूर्तियों का उत्थापन एवं अलग स्थान में उन्हें विराजमान भी कराया जयेगा. सभी धर्मप्रेमी बंधुओं से कार्यक्रम में पधारने की विनती है.

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Jyoti Kothari