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1 Singapore Jain Religious Society Paryushan Mahaparva 2018 (6-13 Sep) Jai Jinendra Dear Members UPCOMING EVENTS: Samuh Parna (14 Sep) Chaitya Paripati (16 Sep) Swami Vatsalya (30 Sep) Management Committee Parag Desai (P) Parresh Timbadia (VP) Hitesh Shah (Hon Sec) Hitesh Doshi (Asst Sec) Rikesh Desai (Tres) Kenal Kothari (Asst Tres) Mita Shah Dhaval Desai Rajesh Shah Devang Shah Shilpa Avlani Date: 29 Aug 2018 Paryushan 2018 (6-13 September 2018) This year s Paryushan (both for Sthanakvasi and Deravasi group) will be conducted from 6 th to 13 th September. For this year s Paryushan, we have the honour of inviting two profound spiritual leaders from Veerayatan in Bihar, India. Upadhyay Sadhviji Yashaji Maharaj: She is a Great Orator, writer, thinker with an amazingly gentle personality. Her insight is both vast and profound. She is adept at writing holy scripts and discourses in various languages. She has completed her BA from Pune University in India and Revered as "Upadhyay" by Rashtrasant Upadhyay Shri Amarmuniji Maharaj among many saints of India from all religions. 6 decades of thorough & deep study of Agam Sutra, Sukti Triveni, Tatvartha Sutra, Uttradhayayan Sutra, Samaysar and many other Jain scriptures and philosophy from the Acharya Shri Chandanaji and Upadhyay Shri Amar Muniji Maharaj. She has deep knowledge and command over Vedic, Jain and Buddhist Shastra and is well versed in Prakrit, Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati Languages. She is presently working closely with Pujya Acharya Shri Chandanaji in the field of Education, Social Services & spiritual retreats with full devotion and dedication. She has also travelled all over India and many countries, including Australia, Africa, Muscat, UK, USA etc. for Pravachan and Meditation on the Occasion of Paryushan Mahaparva and many other spiritual programs of the Jain, Buddha and Vedic Religion. Sadhviji Shri Sanghamitraji: She is a first ever US citizen to take Jain Diksha in the USA. Sadhvi Sanghamitraji, prior known as Mangalam is associated with Veerayatan, Bihar, India, since her childhood. At the young age of 5 years, she memorized Bhaktamar, Kalyan Mandir and the entire Tatwartha Sutra and many other Jain Stotras. She has been blessed with the opportunity of studying scriptures and ancient languages such as Sanskrit and Prakrit under the Dynamic and scholarly guidance of Param Pujya Gurudev Amar Muniji Maharaj and Acharya Shri Chandanaji Maharaj. She is also blessed with an enchanting melodious voice which has mesmerized and touched the hearts of thousands of people around the world. She is a source of inspiration to many and spreads her spiritual energy through singing soulful Bhajans and delivering deeply touching spiritual messages. She is fluent in seven languages including Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Marathi, Gujrati, Rajasthani and English. Her melodious voice uplifts the spirit and peace and joy wherever heard. Among her works are her efforts toward organizing and leading Veerayatan's spiritual retreats. True to her name, Shri Sanghamitraji is a friend to one and all. Currently, she efficiently handles Veerayatan Global and Veerayatan Palitana. P A G E 1

2 Complete detail program schedule for Paryushan is as below: (All the morning and evening pravachans will be in Gujrati and Hindi) Date Time Event Details Pravachan Topics 6 Sep 2018 Thursday Paryushan : Jeevan Vikas ka Parva (पर य षण : ज वन ववक स क पव ) 7 Sep 2018 Friday Antar Yatra Oopar Tarang - Bhitar Sagar (अन तर त र ऊपर तर ग, भ तर स गर) 8 Sep 2018 Saturday 2.00 PM to 3.30 PM Interactive Youths meetup with Sadhivijis (1) 3.30 PM to 5.00 PM English Pratikaman (1) Anaasakti Param Sadhana (अन सक तत परम स धन ) 9 Sep 2018 Sunday AM to PM Swastik Competition (2) (For all age groups) Manavjaati ke Vikaas me Jaindharma ka Yogdaan (म नवज तत क ववक स म ज नधम क र गद न) 10 Sep 2018 Monday 3 PM to 5.30 PM Mahaveer Jayanti Celebrations Amrit Sagar Prabhu Mahavir, Kalpasutra Vachana (अम त स गर मह व र, कल पस त र व चन ) P A G E 2

3 11 Sep 2018 Tuesday Samajik Da yitva Aur Adhyatmik Vikaas (स म जजक द तर त व और आध र जत मक ववक स) 12 Sep 2018 Wednesday Singapore ke liye Veerayatan (सस ग पयर क स ए व र र तन) 13 Sep 2018 Thursday (Samvatsari) 14 Sep 2018 Friday AM to 1.00 PM Alochanaa Derawasi Samvatsari Pratikaman 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM Ladies Level 1 Gents Level 2 Sthanakwasi Samvatsari Pratikaman 6.30 PM to 9.30 PM Ladies Level 1 Gents Level AM to AM Parna Proceedings AM to 1.00 PM Samuh Parna by the Sangh Das Lakshana Day 1 Samvatsari : Maitri Parva aur Alochanaa (स वत सर : म त र पव एव आ चन ) 15 Sep 2018 Saturday 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM Ineractive children session with Sadhivijis (3) 16 Sep 2018 Sunday 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM Chaitya Paripati (4) 23 Sep 2018 Sunday 5.00 PM to 7.00 PM Charity Event driven by COMMIT (5) Das Lakshana Day Sep 2018 Sunday AM to PM Pravachan by Samanji Shrutpagyaji PM to 2.00 PM Swami Vatsalya (6) (1) Please contact Apurva Kothari over whatsapp ( ) for details (2) Please register with Dhaval Desai over whatsapp ( ) for Participation (3) Please contact Dhaval Desai over whatsapp ( ) for more details (4) Please register with Devang Shah over whatsapp ( ) (5) Please register with Sandeep Kothari over whatsapp ( ) for Participation (6) Please register at the link - for the Swami Vatsalya event P A G E 3

4 Please contact Smitaben Shah ( ) from Sunday 2 nd Sep onwards, for booking meal schedule with Sadhviji s. Swastik Competition for all age groups (Sunday Sep 9, 10:45am 12:30pm) Continuing from the success of last few years, Swastik competition will be open to all age groups. Kindly note that a prior registration will be required. Please register your participation with Dhaval Desai ( ) with the name and age of the participant. Limited slots available. Note: Only plain rice (white or brown) and dry grains should be used for making the Swastik. Colored rice will NOT be permitted. Base to draw the Swastik can be brought from home or can be provided on request. All materials to be brought from home by each participant. English Pratikraman (Saturday Sep 8, 3.30pm) This year once again we will conduct English Pratikraman. It was first introduced in 2014, led by our Paryushan speaker, Shri Pravinbhai K Shah. As chairperson of the JAINA Education committee and Jain e-library in-charge, he had worked with other Jain leaders to create this publication of English Pratikraman, meant for all Jains, including youth and children. We will be conducting the Pratikraman based on the latest version. It would be an additional Pratikaman, planned for Saturday 8th to enable all to attend and with your families. If any member is keen to assist in conducting, please contact Apurva Kothari ( ). We encourage all to attend. Digambar Paryushan (14-23 September 2018) Day Time Venue Friday, 14 Sep to Sunday, 23 Sep 7.45 pm pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Saturday, 15 Sep 3.30 pm pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Pravachan and Cultural Program Evening Pravachan Spl Classes by invited Scholar on Jainism Concept Sunday, 16 Sep Saturday, 22 Sep Sunday, 23 Sep 3.30 pm pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Afternoon Vidhan by invited Scholar 3.30 pm pm Sthanak Hall Level pm pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Workshop / Spl Classes by invited Scholar on Jainism Day 1 Workshop / Spl Classes by invited Scholar on Jainism Day 2 Chaitya Paripati Sangh Yatra (Sunday Sep 16, 8:30am 12:30pm) SJRS is pleased to conduct the Sangh Yatra this year as well, extending to our membership. Chaitya Paripati is one of the five kartvya's of Paryushan. It follows the Jain traditional practice of "Local Tirth Yatra" by visiting Jain temples for darshan. Light lunch will be provided after the event. Kindly note that a prior registration is required for this event. A small token of registration fee $5/- will apply for each participant over 6 years of age. We encourage members for a generous donation to support this event. Registration is open for Limited seats on first-come-first-serve basis. Please register your name with Devang Shah ( ). P A G E 4

5 International Coastal Cleanup (15 September 2018) SJRS is pleased to collaborate with Shinnyo-En (Buddhist organization located near our Sthanak) for the above event as done previously, as part of our community activities connected to the environment. This year the International Coastal Cleaning will be held on Saturday Sep 15 and we have been allocated a site at East Coast Park. We will start the cleaning around 8:30 in the morning and should end around 11:00am. We encourage members to participate in the initiative together with their family. Please contact Anuj Jain at if you would like to join. Diwali 2018 (2-4 November 2018) & Bestu Varsh (8 November 2018) As mentioned in our last circular, SJRS plans to have Bhagwan Shri Mahavir Swami s murti 10 th year pratistha anniversary and Diwali celebrations from 2 nd to 4 th November along with Singer Hardik bhai and his troops invited from India specially to captivate us spiritually through their melodious songs and music. We have Bestu Varsh manglik on 8 th November. Further detailed schedule of the program will follow in the next circular. Shibir 2019 (2-5 February 2019 Chinese New Year holidays) We are pleased to announce that MC is planning to organize an overseas shibir during Chinese New Year holidays between 2 nd to 5 th February Further details will follow in subsequent circular when the program is finalized. Please mark your calendar to block these dates. Jain Shala 3Q 2018 Calendar July August September Classes No Classes Classes Excursion to Buddhist temple Classes Special Paryushan + Swastik competition Classes Offsite Class No Classes No Classes Classes Classes Classes No Classes P A G E 5

6 PAST EVENTS UPDATE: Workshop by PP Acharya Lokesh Muni (3-5 August 2018) PP Acharya Lokesh Muni led us through three days workshop with four pravachan sessions spread nicely over three days from 3 rd to 5 th August. He with his charismatic oratory and tremendous knowledge on the various topics covered, took all those attending the sessions on the spiritual journey with his words. The pravachan were given in Gujrati and Hindi. Harmony Games (4th August 2018) This year s IRCC Harmony Games was hosted at Maha Bodhi School on 4th August from 10am to 2pm. A team of 11 of our YJS signed up to represent SJRS. The Harmony Games consisted of 6 games. The games were Captains Ball, Nerf War, Soccer Bubble Bump, Archery Tag, Dodgeball and a game with elderly. Each game was a real fun. After the physically tiring and challenging games, a Chinese Vegetarian Lunch was like icing on the cake. Everyone really enjoyed the food. Overall, it was a morning filled with lots of fun. The kids did really enjoyed and made friends. P A G E 6

7 Jain Shala Offsite class at Bedok Reservoir (19th August 2018) An exciting off-site class was organised at Bedok Reservoir Park, and there was a good turnout of 38 SJS children & teachers attending this class. The excitement could be seen on the children faces, since it was a new location with the beautiful reservoir as a backdrop. The windy weather added to the joy as well. The class commenced with meditation and light jogging, followed by explanation regarding Anger Management and the importance of controlling negative thoughts. There were also quizzes & games and sumptuous idly, chutney & cupcakes for all the children. It was, indeed, a Sunday morning well-spent, with positive take-aways by the children. Blood Donation Interfaith Blood Donation Event (26th August 2018) SJRS was proud to collaborate with IRCC and Geylang Serai CC to organize a blood donation drive on 26 th August at Masjid Khalid (Joo Chiat Road). It was really encouraging to see our members coming forward and donating blood. SJRS received a token of appreciation from the MP Professor Fatimah Lateef for our contribution to the society at large. P A G E 7

8 IMPORTANT: A NOTE ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT. With the recent implementation and enforcement of Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) by the Personal Data Protection Commissioner (PDPC), we would like to inform all SJRS members that the Management Committee(MC) is working on introducing processes and controls, with regard to the Collection, Usage, Disposal and Storage of personal data that it collects from members. The MC is also pleased to announce that Shri Sanjeev Gathani has volunteered, and been appointed as SJRS s Data Protection Officer (DPO). In the coming months, SJRS will also be publishing its privacy policy and members will be able to view same, on our website. In the meantime, we would like to remind all SJRS members not to misuse or share the data in the SJRS Members Directory that was previously published, with third parties or circulated for any commercial purposes. The information collected by SJRS and shared with its members is solely intended to facilitate communication of society activities and not for commercial activities. IMPORTANT NOTES: SJRS messages on WhatsApp: Members should save SJRS WhatsApp number: on their phone to receive SJRS broadcast messages. To update your contact details, please send to sjrs@sjrs.org.sg Sthanak is available for use to all members who wish to organize religious/other activities. We encourage all members who wish to use the Sthanak premises to fill up the request form available on our website 2 weeks before the event. We humbly request that members do not leave any religious books or items at SJRS premises. We do not have any usage nor space to manage them. Thank you for your understanding and support. Members are requested to signup for monthly Giro contribution to support the society. You can write to sjrs@sjrs.org.sg to request for the Giro forms. Jai Jinendra SJRS Secretariat P A G E 8