American research scholar Steven Vose visits library in Malpura Dadabadi

Malpura, Rajasthan, India, November 26, 2010

Steven Vose looking for books in Malpura library

 Pennsylvania scholar reading at library, Malpura Dadabadi

An American research scholar Steven Vose visited library in Malpura Dadabadi on November 26, 2010. Steven Vose is conducting research on Khartar Gachchh Acharya Sri Jinprabha Suri. Steven is a post graduate from Harward University and persuading his Ph. D degree from Pennsylvania University in the US. His topic includes Dada Jin Kushal Suri too. He visited Kekdi and Malpura Dadabadi along with Jyoti Kothari. He also expressed his willingness to a long stay in Malpura Dadabadi to extend his studies

 Sri Jinprabha Suri is a 14th century Jain Acharya belonging to Laghu Khartar Shakha. He is contemporary to Dada Jin Kushal Suri. Jinprabha Suri influenced Mohammad Bin Tuglak, the then Sultan of Delhi. He is among the most famous and influencing Acharya of Khartar Gachchh.

It is worth noted that several European and American scholars are interested in the history and literature of Khartar Gachchh. James Laidlaw, Cambridge University, UK; Josephine Reynell, Oxford University, UK; Lawrence Alan Babb, Massachusetts University, USA; John Cort, Dennison University, USA are few to name. 

"Absent Lord" by Alan Babb is included in the catalog of Khartar Gachchh literature.

It is worth to develop Malpura a study center of Jain and Jainism especially Khartar Gachchh.

Pennsylvania scholar Steven Vose visits Jaipur Jain temples

Executive committee of Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur meets today at Shivji Ram Bhawan

The executive committee of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur meets today at Shivji Ram Bhawan. Shivji Ram Bhawan is the official H.O. of the Khartar Gachchh Sangh.

The executive committee will discuss on several important issues including accounts, budget, book bank, Malpura Dadabadi etc. It will also discuss establishment and building of a new temple at Mohanbadi during the session.

The executive committee will also decide date for Annual Genaral Meeting (AGM) to be called to pass the budget 2011-12.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Muni Mahendrasagar Ji is requested for next Chaturmas

Param Pujya Muniraj Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji Maharaj stayed in Indore for Chaturmas along with his six desciples. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur visited him in Indore and stayed with him for couple of days. He invited Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji Maharaj for his next Chaturmas in Jaipur.

Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji is well known for his wisdom, austerity and asceticism. Muni Sri  Manish Sagar ji, his mundane son and disciple is working for his Ph. D based on Management and Jainism. He is well qualified and has a degree in electrical engineering. He also possesses a post graduate degree in Management.

A Jain institute should be opened for research and higher studies in Jainism according to Sri  Mahendrasagar Ji. This type of institute will also help monks and nuns in their studies of Jain philosophy.He emphasized that Swadhyay is the best way to attained salvation.

Detailed list of winners in Bihar assembly election 2010

 Results of Bihar assembly election 2010 are declared. NDA won 206 constituency seats where as RJD- LJP could bag only 25. Congress has won 4 seats and independents and others 8 among 243 assembly seats in Bihar.

Detailed lists of candidates are posted in News. Please click to view the same.

Bihar assembly election 2010: Detailed list of winners Part 1

Bihar assembly election 2010: Detailed list of winners Part 2

Bihar assembly election 2010: Detailed list of winners Part 3

Bihar assembly election 2010: Detailed list of winners Part 4

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)

Atharah Abhishek in Malpura

Sri Jain Sweatambar Murtipujak Sangh, Jaipur branch will organize Atharah Abhishek pujan in Malpura in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji et al.. The program will be organized in Sri Vasupujya Swami temple, Jin Kushal Suri Dadabadi and Ambika Devi temple.

Approximately 50 to 60 members of Murtipujak Sangh will  leave Jaipur tomorrow evening and stay in Malpura on the 13th night. Atharah Abhishek will be done on 14th morning.

Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji will leave Malpura on 21st November, Kartik Purnima to attend Pratishtha in Kekdi.

Inauguration of Jain library and dispensary in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami

A Jain library and a dispensary are inaugurated in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami, today.The Jain library is named "Vichakshan Vachanalay" after renowned Jain nun Sri Vichakshan Sri Ji Maharaj. Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Jain library.

A new dispensary was opened in the memory of Mr. Bhatewra of Dhulia who expired in Malpura two months back.His family has initially sponsored the dispensary.

Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur felicitated Mr. and Mrs Surana and Bhatewra family.

Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji delivered a formal discourse before the opening ceremony. An entire family walked (Pad Yatra) to Malpura Dadabadi from Chitalwana (650 KM) to pay homage to Dada Gurudev Sri Jin Kushal Suri. Srimati Padma Surana, Prakash Chand Lodha, Deputy convener, Chaturmas Samiti, executive member Sri Vimal Bhandari and Jyoti Kothari garlanded the family members. They also present shawls as symbol of honor to the walkers.

The entire program was organized in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri ji Maharaj et al.

Malpura: A pilgrimage center of Dada Jin Kushal Suri

Inauguration of Jain library in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami

A Jain library will be inaugurated in Malpura Dadabadi on Gyan Panchami at 11.30 AM, November 10, 2010. Sri Kushal Chand Surana, former President of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur will inaugurate the library. Inaugural ceremony will be held in the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Chandrakala Sri Ji and Sadhwi Sri Maniprabha Sri Ji. Both of them are observing their Chaturmas in Malpura Dadabadi.

There is a library hall at Malpura Dadabadi. It was kept empty or used as a residential hall to accommodate visitors.

Sadhwi Maniprabha Sri Ji inspired the executive committee to start a Jain library to facilitate visitors of the pilgrimage center.

Malpura: A pilgrimage center of Dada Jin Kushal Suri

President Obama urges India to bail out America from economic crisis

President Obama urges India to bail out America from economic crisis. Barack Obama, the US president is visiting India. He visited Indian financial capital Mumbai and met with Indian business tycoons and industrialists. He behaved like a salesman for the American corporations according to Indian electronic media.

He tried to push American corporations and their goods in the Indian market. He told in New Delhi that India is growing market for Boeing corporation. He wants more American air-crafts in Indian sky. He is hopeful that India will import more American goods. The United States are facing severe economic crisis and financial problems since last three years. The US is also facing severe unemployment since American recession.

President of America also pointed out several areas such as agriculture and food processing where India and America can cooperate to develop their economies.

America is looking forward to India as savior and to bail out their economy.

View detailed articles:

Can India bail out America and rest of the world from present economic crisis? Part 1

Can India bail out America and rest of the world from economic crisis Part-2

President Obama and economic crisis of America

 

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)

Jaipur Khartar Gachchh Sangh launched "Book Bank" for students on Jain New Year

 Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur has launched "Book Bank" for students on Jain New Year Day . The book bank will work to facilitate students. Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Khartar Gachchh Sangh announced this today.


The launching program was organized on the auspices of Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri and Sadhwi Sri Atmanidhi Sri Maharaj. The same was launched at Vichakshan Bhawan just after the  Gautam Ras.


Srimati Kamala Bai Kothari and his sons Sri Abhay Kumar and Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari initially sponsored for the Book Bank in the memory of Late Sri Heerachand Ji Kothari.



Srimati Asha Golechha felicitated Srimati Kamala Bai  and Sri Manak Chand Golechha, Senior Vice President, Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicitated Sri Abhay Kumar Kothari. 

Sri Mohanlal Daga, Treasurer of the Sangh garlanded Sri Akshay Kumar Kothari on the occasion. 

Jyoti Kothari 

Nirvan Laddu offered in Panchayati mandir on Mahavira Nirvan Utsav, Gautam Ras in Vichakshan Bhawan

Devotees offered Nirvan Laddu in Sri Suparshwanath Panchayati Mandir, Dada today, November, 07, 2010 early in the morning (5.00 AM). Today was the day of Bhagwan Mahavira Nirvan Utsav and Laddus are offered traditionally in this day to celebrate Nirvana (Salvation) of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar.

Jain communities worship Diwali festival to pay homage and worship Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavira and Laddu is offered to commemorate Tirthankar Nirvana on the next morning of Diwali.

 Arati, Mangal Deepak and Chaitya Vandan were followed by the Nirvan Laddu in the temple.

Indrabhuti Gautam, popularly known as Gautam Swami was the first disciple (Gandhar) of Lord Mahavira. He attained omniscience (Keval Gyan) in the same morning. It is believed auspicious to sing and listen  Gautam Ras in the morning.

Sadhwi Sanyamnidhi Sri Ji chanted Sapta Smaran and  Bhaktamar Stotra along with Gautam Raas in Vichakshan Bhawan with Sri Sangh.


Jyoti Kothari, Secretary, Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh greeted the community and wished happy and  prosperous new year. It is worth noted that today is the New Year day of the Jain community.



Jyoti Kothari

Us President Barack Obama remembered "Jain" while extending Diwali greetings

US President Barack Obama remembered "Jain"  while extending Diwali greetings.

Barack Obama, President of America extended his greetings from White House, Washington on the occasion of Diwali Thursday November 4, 2010.  He is looking  forward to visiting India in the next few days.
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'Tomorrow, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in America and around the world, will celebrate the holiday of Diwali - the festival of lights. This is a day when members of some of the world's oldest religion celebrate the triumph of good over evil,' President Obama said in a message. .


He reminded that he had lighted a 'Diya (lamp)' last year in the White House to mark the holiday of Deepavali. 'This lamp symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance,' said Barack Obama.



He  ended his message with his good wishes. The US President Barack Obama said,  'And to all those who will celebrate this joyous occasion on Friday, I wish you, your families and loved ones Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak'.

President Obama will be in a four day visit to India from November 6, 2010. just after Diwali.

President Obama's Diwali Message for Jainism

Mahavira Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja in Panchayati Mandir on Dhan Teras

Sri Mahavira Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja will be held in Sri Suparshwanath Jain Temple, Panchayati Mandir on Dhan Teras, November 3, 2010, 10 AM onwards. The Puja will be organized on the auspices of Pujya Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri Ji etc Thana 3.

The program is part of the Diwali celebration which will continue till November 7.

This is a traditional Puja organized by Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh. Traditionally, the worshipers move a Chariot (Rath) inside the temple. This is unique and unusual in a Puja ceremony.

All the devotees are invited to join the ceremony.

मुर्शिदाबाद की विरासत बचाने का प्रयास: मुर्शिदाबाद हेरिटेज डेवलपमेंट सोसायटी

 मुर्शिदाबाद हेरिटेज डेवलपमेंट सोसायटी की स्थापना मुर्शिदाबाद की विरासत बचाने  का एक प्रयास है. प्राचीन काल में मुर्शिदाबाद का क्षेत्र गौड़ के नाम से जाना जाता था. औरंगजेब के सिपहसालार मुर्शीदकुली खान ने इसे बसाया एवं ढाका के स्थान पर सन १७०४ में इसे बंगाल, बिहार, एवं उडिस्सा की राजधानी बनाया. जब मुर्शीद कुली खान यहं आये तो उनके साथ उनके परम मित्र जगत सेठ मानकचंद गेलडा को भी साथ लाये. जैनों के उत्कर्ष का काल यहाँ पर तभी से शुरू हुआ.
यह नवाबों के शहर के नाम से भी जाना जाता रहा.

मुर्शीदकुली खान के बाद नवाब  अलीवर्दी खान, नवाब सुजाउद्दीन आदि ने नवाब की गद्दी संभाली. सिराज़ुद्दौला मुर्शिदाबाद के अंतिम स्वतंत्र नवाब हुए. मुर्शिदाबाद मुग़ल एवं ब्रिटिश शक्तियों के वीच युद्ध स्थल बना. पलाशी के युद्ध में सिराज़ुद्दौला के सेनापति मीर जाफर की गद्दारी के कारन उन्हें ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी के क्लाइव लोयेड के हाथों पराजित होना पड़ा.  यहीं से भारत में ब्रिटिश शासन की नींव पड़ी.      


 अंग्रेजों ने अपनी राजधानी मुर्शिदाबाद से बदल कर कलकत्ते को बना लिया लेकिन मुर्शिदाबाद की गरिमा फिर भी बनी रही. मुर्शिदाबाद अपनी कलाप्रियता के लिए जाना जाता रहा.


मुर्शिदाबाद के अजीमगंज एवं जिआगंज में रहने वाले जैन धर्मावालम्वी ओसवालों ने यहाँ की संस्कृति में रंग भरने में अपना विशिष्ट योगदान दिया. यहाँ के जैन धर्मावलाम्वी शहरवाली के नाम से प्रसिद्द हुए.यहाँ की कला, संस्कृति, स्थापत्य आदि की उन्नति में शहरवाली समाज का योगदान कल्पनातीत है.

शहरवाली समाज के लोग उच्च शिक्षित, राईस व धनवान होने के साथ ही धर्मात्मा भी थे. अनेकों जिन मंदिर एवं दादाबाड़ी उनकी धर्मं परायणता का उदहारण है. शहरवाली समाज द्वारा स्थापित अनेक विद्यालय, महाविद्यालय जहाँ उनकी शिक्षा एवं ज्ञान के प्रति रूचि दर्शाती है वहीँ उन लोगों के द्वारा स्थापित चिकित्सालय उनकी परोपकारिता को.

यहाँ के जैन मंदिर एवं कोठियां शहरवाली समाज के अतीत गौरव की याद दिलाती है. यह एक धर्मं प्राण समाज है एवं अनेक दीक्षाएं इस बात कीगवाह है. अजीमगंज व जियागंज से अनेक साधू - साध्वियां भी हुई हैं.
शहरवाली पोषाक  की अपनी अलग विशेषता है.  अजीमगंज शहरवाली साथ का खानाभी अपनी विशिष्टताओं से भरपूर है. इनकी विविधता भी निराली है. शहरवाली समाज के रीती रिवाजों में भी यहं की माती की सुगंध है.
क्रमशः.........

Launching Murshidabad Heritage Development Society

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With regards,
Jyoti Kothari
(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Diwali and Gyan Panchami program at Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan

Pujya Sadhwi Sri Sanyamnidhi Sri ji and Atmanidhi Sri Ji will deliver Diwali (Dipavali) pravachan on November 4, 5 and 6 from 9.00 AM onwards at Vichakshan Bhawan.

Dipavali (Deepavali) festival is celebrated in Jainism to worship and celebrate Nirvan Utsav (Salvation) of Lord Mahavira. Hence, it is also called Mahavira Nirvan Utsav.

Nirvan Laddu on the eve of Diwali will be offered at Sri Suparshwanath Jain temple (Panchayati Mandir), Dara, Gheewalon Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar at 5.00 AM on November 7, 2010. The same will be offered at Leeladhar Ji Ka Upasra (Swetambar School) at 5.30 AM.

The program will be followed by Gautam Ras at Vichakshan Bhawan, MSB Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar, Jaipur from 6 AM Onwards.

Gyan Panchami will be celebrated on November 10 at the same place.

Contact 2563884 for more details.

Jyoti Kothari

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 I am adding here two images of Murshidabad Heritage Development Society.

New Jain website

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari
(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)