Coming back

 I had been busy for quite a long time as I have been elected Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur. I have tremendous workload in this new venture and was unable to write much in the internet.

I am thinking to come back again as much as possible to interact with you.
By the time, my son Darshan Kothari has started his IT business by name Vardhaman Infotech. He is young enough to work hard. He is presently in Website designing and development and Software development.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari
(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Live Web cast of Ashtapadji Patishtha Mahotsav can be viewed on June 19th and 20th

Jai Jinendra,

1. Ashtapadji Pratishtha will be broadcast live via internet on June 19th & 20th. Please inform all your friends and relatives local or abroad
who are not able to attend can watch live via the internet on June 19 & 20th from 7 am to 3 pm eastern standard USA time.

You may go to the JCA web site at www.nyjca.org and click on the link below the Patrika or Click here to start viewing the web cast. This will be available only on� June 19th and 20th.

"Again please forward this email to all your friends who like to be part of this occasion even remotely on June 19th and 20th."

2.� Asthapadji actual 24 Pratimas has been displayed in the basement of the Ithaca Temple till June 19th 2010. Anyone who wishes to do the Darshan closely� has a once in a life chance to see the actual Pratimas just inches away. We request all to take this opportunity to visit and do the Darshan.

Old Jain idols in Bikaner brought out for Darshan and Puja

 

Bhanda Shah Jain temple 

Bhamda Shah Jain Temple, Toran Dwar  

Old Jain idols kept underground for centuries at Chinatamani Parasnath temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan are brought out for Darshan and Puja. The temple trustees have decided to bring all these 1100 Prachin Jain Tirthankara Pratima for public viewing and worship.

Most of these Jain idols are Panch Tirthi and made of Panch Dhatu. Some of these idols are of Marble and one is of rock crystal (Sfatik Ratna). These idols were kept underground since Mogul period to save them from Muslim invaders.

Bikaner Jain Samaj has organized Dasanhika Mahotsava to celebrate this event between January 31 and February 10, 2010. Thousands of devotees from all over India and overseas have been coming to visit, view and worship those old idols.

Bikaner is a major Jain district with 35 Jain temples. Chintamani Parasnath, Bhanda Shah, Neminath and Adinath temples are the most famous Jain temples in Bikaner.

Old Jain idols in Bikaner brought out for Darshan and Puja

 

Bhanda Shah Jain temple 

Bhamda Shah Jain Temple, Toran Dwar  

Old Jain idols kept underground for centuries at Chinatamani Parasnath temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan are brought out for Darshan and Puja. The temple trustees have decided to bring all these 1100 Prachin Jain Tirthankara Pratima for public viewing and worship.

Most of these Jain idols are Panch Tirthi and made of Panch Dhatu. Some of these idols are of Marble and one is of rock crystal (Sfatik Ratna). These idols were kept underground since Mogul period to save them from Muslim invaders.

Bikaner Jain Samaj has organized Dasanhika Mahotsava to celebrate this event between January 31 and February 10, 2010. Thousands of devotees from all over India and overseas have been coming to visit, view and worship those old idols.

Bikaner is a major Jain district with 35 Jain temples. Chintamani Parasnath, Bhanda Shah, Neminath and Adinath temples are the most famous Jain temples in Bikaner.

Karma Theory in Jainism: Mohaniya Karma Part 4

Karma theory of Jainism depicts that Karma is divided into eight parts and we have discussed Darshanavaraniya Karma in the last part of the discussion. Third of the Ghati karma is Mohaniya Karma. Mohaniya Karma is the king of all Karma. In fact all Karma exists for infinite period due to Mohaniya Karma. This is the strongest, long lasting and most powerful of all Karma.

Mohaniya Karma is further divided in two parts:
1. Darshan Mohaniya
2. Charitra Mohaniya

Darshan Mohaniya is the main reason and root cause of Samsara. It restricts Samyag Darshan or right View. Mundane soul rotates in the earthly perspectives and can not attain Moksha (Nirvana) because of this Karma. Darshan Mohaniya Karma is always accompanied by Ajnyana. There are three types of Darshana Mohaniya according to Jain theory of Karma.

1. Mithyatva Mohaniya
2. Mishra Mohaniya
3. Samyaktva Mohaniya

Mithyatva Mohaniya causes Mithyatva or wrong belief (wrong view) and resist soul to attain Samyaktva. It has the highest time period  (Sthiti) among all Karma i.e. 7000 trillion Sagaropama.

Mishra Mohaniya also resist Soul in attaining Samyaktva or Samyag Darshan. The very nature of the karma keeps the soul in ambiguity and does not let the Soul to determine the substances (Tatva).

Samyaktva Mohaniya can exist even with Samyak Darshan. It is a type of impurity that resist the soul from attaining Kshayik Samyag Darshan.

Charitra Mohaniya is divided in to two parts according to Karma Granth. Jain Karma theory speaks that these are Kashay and No- kashay.

I will discuss the theory about Charitra Mohaniya Karma in the next part.

Karma Theory Part 1
Karma Theory Part 2
Karma Theory Part 3
Karma Theory part 4
Karma Theory part 5


Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Jyoti Kothari is an author and hubber who writes about Gems and Jewelry, India, Economy, Finance, Management, Skills, Job, Employment, Food, Environment, Jainism and on many other topics.
He is proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing centuries old tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.

Karma Theory in Jainism: Mohaniya Karma Part 4

Karma theory of Jainism depicts that Karma is divided into eight parts and we have discussed Darshanavaraniya Karma in the last part of the discussion. Third of the Ghati karma is Mohaniya Karma. Mohaniya Karma is the king of all Karma. In fact all Karma exists for infinite period due to Mohaniya Karma. This is the strongest, long lasting and most powerful of all Karma.

Mohaniya Karma is further divided in two parts:
1. Darshan Mohaniya
2. Charitra Mohaniya

Darshan Mohaniya is the main reason and root cause of Samsara. It restricts Samyag Darshan or right View. Mundane soul rotates in the earthly perspectives and can not attain Moksha (Nirvana) because of this Karma. Darshan Mohaniya Karma is always accompanied by Ajnyana. There are three types of Darshana Mohaniya according to Jain theory of Karma.

1. Mithyatva Mohaniya
2. Mishra Mohaniya
3. Samyaktva Mohaniya

Mithyatva Mohaniya causes Mithyatva or wrong belief (wrong view) and resist soul to attain Samyaktva. It has the highest time period  (Sthiti) among all Karma i.e. 7000 trillion Sagaropama.

Mishra Mohaniya also resist Soul in attaining Samyaktva or Samyag Darshan. The very nature of the karma keeps the soul in ambiguity and does not let the Soul to determine the substances (Tatva).

Samyaktva Mohaniya can exist even with Samyak Darshan. It is a type of impurity that resist the soul from attaining Kshayik Samyag Darshan.

Charitra Mohaniya is divided in to two parts according to Karma Granth. Jain Karma theory speaks that these are Kashay and No- kashay.

I will discuss the theory about Charitra Mohaniya Karma in the next part.

Karma Theory Part 1
Karma Theory Part 2
Karma Theory Part 3
Karma Theory part 4
Karma Theory part 5


Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Jyoti Kothari is an author and hubber who writes about Gems and Jewelry, India, Economy, Finance, Management, Skills, Job, Employment, Food, Environment, Jainism and on many other topics.
He is proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing centuries old tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.

Discussion: Budget 2009

Mr. Vivek Kala, Chairman, Jewelers association, Jaipur spoke about Budget 2009 as Chief Guest in the 1366th meeting of Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch.

He told that the Central budget 2009 does not match the expectations. People and business community expected a better budget because there is no threat of communists in this budget. He told that the Central Government should provide more for infrastructure. Be it done inflow of money could ease recession. He added that there is no scheme to bring black money out. He also told that the Government should plan and arrange for providing vocational training to every one. This can increase per capita income.
He told that the State Government is reluctant to demand of Gem bourse and convention center. Enhancing Vat rate to 14 % will only lead to corruption as businesses are running under pressure of global recession.

Quality Management expert Jyoti Kothari told that Indian industrialists, merchants and traders, skilled workforce have faced the challenges of global recession and beat that. Citizens of India at large have good saving habits that helped fighting recession. Government has not done anything to fight recession. He added that Chinese entrepreneurs are now looking towards India. India should have a business co-operation with them along with Russia and Brazil. This quadrant have the potential to be an economic mega power. He added that agriculture sector must be developed in scientific way. Agriculture schools should be opened everywhere to provide basic training of modern agriculture to the farmers of India.

Darshan told that there is a gap between institutional education and industrial demand of workforce.

Tejkaran Parashar, publicity executive of the Manch garlanded the guests. Mr. H.S. Agrawal presided over the meeting. Former Minister Dr. Ujala Arora, founder of the Manch extended vote of thanks and Jyoti Kothari conducted the meeting.
Jaipur discussion forum

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