My Paryushan at Azimganj 2019

Paryushan this year 2019

Paryushan this year will commence on August 26, 2019, according to Khartar Gachchh sect. The Samvatsari will be observed with enthusiasm on September 2, 2019. As usual, I  will be volunteering myself for Paryushana pravachan this year too. I will be in Azimganj city of Murshidabad district in West Bengal this year. It is worth noted that Azimganj is my native place. However, I never had been there for Paryushan. 


I have been going continually to observe Paryushan since 1984. Of course, I have to discontinue it while discharging my duties as secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur for a few years. Right now, I can't remember all of my Paryushana but listing those I can recall.

My Paryushans

Gangapur city in Rajasthan
Jaipur in Rajasthan
Ajmer in Rajasthan 
Bharatpur in Rajasthan
Beawar in Rajasthan
Durg in Chhattisgarh
Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh (Twice)
Indore in Madhya Pradesh (Twice)
Chandrapur in Maharashtra
Malegaon in Maharashtra
Delhi, the capital of India
Patna in Bihar
Lucknow in Uttar Prades
Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh
Kolkata, West Bengal
Howrah in West Bengal 
Koimbatore in Tamilnadu
Bangkok in Thailand (Twice)
Tokyo in Japan

पर्युषण पर्व का महत्व भाग 1

पर्युषण पर्व का महत्व भाग 2


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Jainism and Environment Part 1

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Jainism is not only a religion but way of life. It is art of living. A human being lives with his society and environment. Jain Agamas (Holy Books) are very conscious about preserving environment. Their thoughts surpassed that of modern environmentalists.

Jain Agamas say that a Jeeva (Soul) harms or intend to harm any one out of Raga (Craving) and Dwesha (Aversion). They have gone into the root cause of all violence. The Acharanga Sutra, first Jain Anga Sutra advocates strongly for protecting and preserving environment. It says that Pudhavi (Soil), Jala (Water), Vaau (Air), Vanassai (Vegetations) and even Teu (Fire) are living creatures and should not be destroyed or killed. The Acharanga says that these are violence.

Consumerism promotes craving. It motivates people to consume more and more whether required or not. They have even made it parameter of development. This western doctrine is the root cause of all environmental hazards in modern days. In fact, we are now at the threshold of total collapse due to consumerism culture.

Jain texts emphasize on utility (Upayoga) in place of consume (Upabhoga) rather they tend to worship the nature(Upasana). Consumerism leads to deplition of natural resources that in turn contaminate air, water, soil and other valuable natural resources. Jain texts motivate people for minimul consumption. They emphasize on Tyaga (Sacrifice).

Jain Sharavaka / Shravikas (Laymen) are preached to minimize their Bhoga (Consumerables). Jain Sadhu / Sadhwi (Monks and Nuns) are living with almost no consumables. They do not use vehicles rather travel bear foot. They do not use electricity and any modern amenities. They do not even cook or tell any one to cook for them. They do not pluck flowers and any other green vegetables for any purpose. They do not possess any earthly things. No money, no bank account, no credit cards.

All Jains including Sadhu / Sadhwi and Sharavaka / Shravikas observe Paryushan as their main Parva. They do not even eat green vegetables in those days. Traditionally they do not eat in the night (after sunset).

Jainism and Environment
Green collar job: Environment friendly way of employment
Jainism and Environment Part 2

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Jyoti Kothari

Paryushan

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Paryushan is the greatest Parva of Jain. It will be started from 17 August and Samvatsari will be on 24 August this year 2009. It is only five days from now. Azimganj will celebrate Paryushana in the auspieces of Sadhwi Shashiprabha Shreeji Maharaj and Jiaganj with her Disciples. The twin cities are very fortunate this year.

I have cretaed a blog for Paryushan in that you can read and post materials regarding Paryushan.

Paryushan Blog
Paryushan in Kolkata Jineshwar Suri Bhawan

Paryushanas of Jyoti Kothari

Jain Shivirs of Jyoti Kothari

My Paryushan 2009 at Kolkata

Jyoti Kothari will be volunteering for Paryushana Pravachana this year to Kolkata at Jineshwar Suri Bhavan, Ramesh Mitra lane, Bhawanipur from 17 August.

Samvatsari Pratikramana will be on 24th August.

He will be there from 17 to 24 August 2009.

Paryushan Pravachan: Jyoti Kothari

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