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JAIN VANI Jain Society of Greater Detroit
29278 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4108
(248) 851-JAIN (5246) Tax ID: 38-2368360
UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY February 2 6
th 03:00 PM-06:00 PM ANTARAYA KARMA NIVARAN
SATURDAY March 12th
01:00 PM – 05:00 PM COMMUNITY EDUCATION FAIR
SUNDAY March 13th
10:00 AM-01:00 PM PANCHKALYANAK PUJA
THURSDAY March 24th
06:30 PM--09:30 PM CHAUMASI CHAUDAS- PRATIKRAMAN
SATURDAY April 23rd
3:00 PM-09:00 PM MAHAVIR JAYANTI
Executive Committee
President Anand Bora
(248) 661-6698 [email protected]
Vice President Jinansh Shah
(734) 354-3525 [email protected]
Financial Officer
Vijay Shah (248)-656-8051
Secretary Anil Jain
(248)-426-0494 [email protected]
Publication Officer
Surabhi Modi (248) 340-6667
Director – Food Service Pratiksha Shah (248)-477-0428
Director - Facilities
Jitendra Sanghvi (248)-305-6032
Board of Trustees
Chairman Rajiv Maheshwari (248)-488-1332
Vice Chairman Shailesh Jain
(248) 489-8849
Treasurer Nikhil Kothari
(734)-397-1910
Public Relations Milap Shah
(734)-455-5260
Trustees Suresh Shah
(248)-641-8418
Jayprakash Shah 248-212-0291
Anand Bora
(248) 661-6698
Publication # 6 November, 2012
Vir Gujarati Month: Aso Samvat: 2538
Vikram Samvat: 2068
Temple Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Aarti & Mangal Divo 11:30am & 7:30pm
Pakshal Puja Monday – Saturday 9:30am
Sunday 8:30am
Respected members, Jai Jinendra, We wish you all a great Diwali celebration with your family and friends and best wishes for the New Year of V.S. 2069. We have Diwali Day celebration, combined with our General Body Meeting, on Saturday, November 17th, 2012. The Program details are included in this Jainvani. We completed the celebration of the Paryushan Parva during September 12 to 19, ending with Parna for Sakal Sangh on September 20. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee, we want to offer “Michhami Dukkadam” to all of you. We seek forgiveness from all of you for any transgressions through Thoughts, Words and Actions. Here are the highlights of Paryushan and other events at the temple: Members enjoyed the Paryushan Parva with Pujya Pramodaben. We were also blessed by the presence of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji. We had 33 (32 adults and 1 youth) members who completed Atthai (8 fasts) or higher Tapasya in good 'Shaata'. Please see the later part of Jainvani for a complete list of all the Tapasvis. 18 Study class students, ranging from age 7 to 15 years did Tapasya (16 points and higher) on all Eight days of Paryushan. We are very proud of the religious spirit in our children and thankful to the parents & teachers for instilling the values of Jainism into them. Anukampa Daan drive was very well coordinated by Bharti Manish Shah. With her inspiration, our Society was able to donate 800 lbs of essential items to the needy people. This was the second year we had the Anukampa Daan Drive. We appreciate the efforts of Bharti. New Pledges during the Paryushan week added up over $100K. We are delighted to announce that we have received the sponsorship to do Sakal Sangh Parna for 2013 and also for 2014. Many members of JSGD observed the "Shri Das Lakshana Parva". Das Lakshana Dharam Puja and Swamivatsalya were celebrated on September 30th. We would like to convey our Best Wishes and "Shaata" for graciously completing the Parva. It was our pleasure to host 50 Yatris of Atlanta Sangh who visited us from 10/12 to 10/13 as part of their Yatra. We are thankful to approx. 40 JSGD members who welcomed and accompanied them
throughout their visit. Atlanta Sangh praised our efforts for support, religious activities, food, and
exceptional hospitality and presented JSGD with a plaque as a token of appreciation. We thank Yatra committee – Vastupalbhai, Vinaybhai, Varshaben and Snehaben for their support in coordinating the proceedings during their stay. Ayambil Auri (10/21 to 10/29) was done by 55 members (see list in later part of the Jain Vani) thanks to the great efforts of the Ayambil Auri coordinators – Bhartiben J. Shah and Shitalben S. Shah. Navpadjini Puja was conducted on 10/28. Ayambil Auri was followed by Parna (10/30) for all Ayambil Auri Tapasvis. We wish very good "Shaata" for all the Tapasvis.
Study class students participated in Annual Day Program on 9/30. Kids ranging from 3 to 15 years of age performed during the program. It was well executed and well received due to individual and collective performance from students. Thanks to all the volunteers for a flawless program. Study class students have decorated several Rangolis. Please plan on visiting the area and encourage them during upcoming Diwali program. Have you done the RSVP for the Diwali Swamivatsalya lunch yet? If not, please visit the temple website and sign up at http://www.jain-temple.org/rsvp.php. We plan to start and complete the program in time. Your timely presence will be highly appreciated. Thanks & Jai Jinendra! Anand Bora Rajiv Maheshwari President, Executive Committee Chairman,Board of Trustee
Pujari Harindra Shah (248)-865-0908
EC Sub-Committees
Audio/Video Bipin Shah
Building Maintenance
Rahul Munot Dipen Shah
Education Vinay Shah
Mahendra Shah Pravin Shah
Hemesh Shah
Hall Rental Jinansh Shah
Inventory Management
Pratiksha Shah Jitendra Sanghvi
JOY Advisors
Nutan Shah
Library Heena Shah Tarang Shah
Pilgrimage
Vastupal Shah Vinay Shah
Religious
Kalpesh Shah
Site Management Jitendra Sanghvi
Swadhyay
Peenal Shah Shashi Shah
Web Development Rajiv Maheshwari
BOT Sub-Committees
Audit Bhupendra Shah
Constitution Girish Shah
Finance
Shreyas Shah Rajiv Shah
Fund Raising
Rajiv & Mamata Maheshwari
JAINA Directors Vastupal Shah Manish Mehta
Raj Jain
JOS & Social Services Bipin Shah
Vastupal Shah
Diwali Schedule We are excited to celebrate Diwali with the Society members and have several different programs planned. We are looking forward for a great turn out at all the events.
Tuesday, Nov 13 7:00 AM - Prakhshal 8:00 AM - Mahavir Nirvan Hindi Puja
There will be Laddu offering. The activities will include the following: 1. Dev Shastra Guru Puja 2. Mahavir Bhagwan Puja 3. Nirwan Kshetra Puja 4. Nirwan Kand 5. Bhajans and Aarti
7:30 PM -Shri Mahavir Swami Nivran & Guru Gautam Swami Kevalgnan Kalyanak Celebration
We will be reciting 'Shri Mahavir Vandanawali' along with ending Jaap for Mahavir Swami &
Gautam Swami. Vandanawali is narrated with the pictorial slides of Bhagwan Mahavir on screen with group recital. All members are requested to join in this auspicious occasion.
9:30 PM - Aarti & Mangal Divo
Wednesday, Nov 14 7:00 – 10:00 AM - New Year Dhwar Opening followed by Snatra Puja
Gheeboli for the dhwar opening will be after on Nov. 13 after Mahavir Swami and Gautam Swami Jaap. The family who takes this gheeboli will also be given the laabh for the first Prakshal puja.
Saturday, Nov 17 9:30 – 10:30 AM - Snatra Puja for Diwali Celebration 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM - General Body Meeting followed by Swamivatsalya
Snatra Puja will be performed by the Puja team. Please arrive on time so we can start and end the program on time. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation. New Membership Directory will be handed out to the members at the temple during the Diwali celebration program. Please remember to collect the directory from the table setup downstairs. We extend our thanks for providing the updates and special thanks to advertisers and well-wishers. Additional copies can be obtained for $5 each.
Sunday, Nov 18 10:00 – 11:00 AM - Gyan Pacnham Pujan There will be Gyan khamasana followed by Stutis. Please encourage children for the Gyan pujan.
12:30 – 2:00 PM – Dev Vandan
Table of contents Page
Diwali Schedule 2
BOT Corner, 2012 Swadhyay & Pujas 4
Puryushan Parva Tapasvis 5
Puryushan Parva Celebration, Tapascharya and Gheebolis 6-9
Das Lakshana Parva Celebration 10
Jain eLibrary 10
Aymbil Oli Tapascharya and Sponsorship, Diksha 11
Diksha 11
Study Class Corner 12-13
JOY Update 13
Advertisements 14-16
Upcoming events
Tuesday 11-13-12
7:00 AM Prakshal Puja
8:00 AM Hindi -Mahavir Nirvan Puja (Laddu offering)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Mahavir Swami Nivran & Guru Gautam Swami Kevalgnan Kalyanak
Celebration
Wednesday 11-14-12 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM New Year Dhwar
Opening followed by Snatra Puja
Saturday 11-17-12
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Snatra Puja - Diwali
Celebration
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM General Body Meeting
followed by Swamivatsalya
Sunday 11-18-12
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Gyan Pacnham Pujan
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Study Class
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Dev Vandan
Thursday 11-22-12
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Thanksgiving – JOY Breakfast
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Thanksgiving –
JOY Navkaar Jaap
Tuesday 11-27-12 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Chaumasi Chudas
Pratikraman
Wednesday 11-28-12 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Palitana Yatra – Kartiki
Punam
Sunday 12-02-12 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Study Class
Sunday 12-09-12 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Antray Karma Nivaran
Puja
Sunday 12-16-12 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hindi Puja
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Study Class
Tuesday 01-01-13 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM New Year / Snatra Puja
BOT Corner
Organizing Society Records: One of the projects the BOT is working on this year is to consolidate all the JSGD records both hard and soft copies in a central location. We are prioritizing those records that are Legal, JSGD assets and financial. If you have any of these records stored with you please provide to Milap Shah. Hard/Soft copies can be dropped off at the temple office. Please place in an envelope marked "Attention to Milap”, and include your contact information. If you have an questions please call Milap at 734-455-5260. Thank you for your support and the safekeeping of society documents. Charitable Gift of Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be a convenient way to make a substantial gift to JSGD for a relatively modest annual cost. While there are many different types of life insurance, the principle of giving remains the same - a relatively small gift in the present will ultimately provide a much larger gift in the future. Plus your donations could be tax deductible. If you are interested in this program or need more details, please contact any EC or BOT member. If you are a society member in good standing for at least 3 years and are a Life Insurance agent, please send us your name and contact information so that we can provide it to the interested members. JAINA 2013 Convention: This time, the JAINA convention is in our town – yes, Detroit is hosting the upcoming 2013 JAINA Convention! Vastupalbhai Shah is leading the efforts for this convention. We would like to encourage every family to have at least one member be part of the JAINA team. Members Financial Statements: Please look through your recent statement from the Society. We request you to pay any outstanding balance in a timely manner. Please call Nikhil Kothari (BOT) or Vijay B Shah (EC) if you have any questions about your statement.
Swadhyay Weekly Swadhyay are held as follows:
Wednesdays: 7:45 – 9:30 PM - “Jain Darshan” book
Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Nav Tatva (designed for new swadhyayis) Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta is visiting us later this month and is the last scholar providing invaluable religious discourse in year 2012.
Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta's Swadhyay Schedule
Date Day Time Topic
11/28/12 Wednesday 7:45 - 9:15 PM Karmagranth
11/29/12 Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Karmagranth
7:45 - 9:15 PM Karmagranth
11/30/12 Friday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Karmagranth
7:45 - 9:15 PM Karmagranth
Pujas Antray Karma Nivaran puja is the last puja of the year scheduled on Dec. 9 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please plan to participate.
Puja Samagri Checkout Policy In our continuing efforts to streamline the temple operations, we have created Puja samagri checkout policy. This has become necessary with growing number of members hosting puja at their residence. There are three components: the guidelines, the puja samagri request form, and puja samagri checklist. These are available on the temple website under Puja section. Please carefully read and follow the guidelines while planning a puja at your residence. We appreciate your cooperation. http://www.jain-temple.org/documents/puja-samagri-guidelines.pdf
Pachkhan on JSGD website
http://www.jain-temple.org/pachkhan.php now lists the pachkhan in English and Gujarati. This will certainly help many young tapasvis to take Pachkhan on their own.
Paryushan Parva Celebration
Our Society was blessed to have Pujya Pramodaben for the s this year. She focused on the fundamental five Kartavas that
Jain Shravaks and Shravikas are supposed to observe especially during Paryushan. She spent quality time in helping us
understand the non-violence in the dairy industry and distributed a booklet “Dark Truth Behind The Milk Myth” published by
her. She pleaded us to be conscientious about the abuse to the Panchindriya Jiv and be compassionate.
Our Society is blessed to have so many tapascharya every year!
No Tapasvi Name Spouse/Parents Name Tapasya
1 Shardaben Shah m/o Jagdishbhai Shah (Shailaben) Varsi tap w/Ayambil
2 Bharati Shah Hasmukh 8th Varshi Tap
3 Jyoti Shah Rohit 3rd Varshi Tap + 11
4 Surabhi Shah Pravin 2nd Varshi Tap
5 Kalpesh Shah Tarang 12
6 Smita Shah Rajesh 11
7 Ranjan Shah Ramesh 10
8 Prakash Shah Mansi 9
9 Sulochana Shah Shantilal 9
10 Bhavna Shah Kirti 8
11 Harsukhbhai Doshi Bhardraben 8 - Chauvuhari
12 Kirti Vora Mahesh 8
13 Sharad Shah Nalini 8
14 Shashi Shah Shital 8
15 Snehal Shah Payal 8
16 Sohini Shah Bipin 8
17 Toral Shah Vikalp 8
16 Usha Shah Deepak 8
17 Birva Shah Tushar 8
18 Dipen Shah Kavita 8
19 Jinansh Shah Priya 8
20 Jyotsna Shah Rajnikant 8 with Maun
21 Lalit Shah Bharti 8
22 Mansi Shah Prakash 8
23 Manoj Shah Minaxi 8
24 Monil Shah s/o Nikesh & Nina Shah 8
25 Namee Shah Jainam 8
26 Neena Shah Bhupendra 8
27 Nutan Shah Alka 8
28 Vanitha Rajesh Rajesh Mithalal 8
29 Vinita Parekh Rajesh Jain 8
30 Ranjan Shah Vijay (Windsor) 8
31 Heta Shah d/o Dinesh & Geeta (Windsor) 8 with Maun
32 Purvi Shah Shreyas Tirthankar Charitra Tap
33 Peenal Shah Niral 12 months Ekasana
We appreciate the help received from several members for help during Mahavir Janma Vanchan Day. The function along
with Swamivatsalya was attended by 675 members!
The Parna team did an exceptional job in coordinating Parna for all the Tapsvis and Sakal Sangh. The Parna sponsors were
a team of seven families (published in September Jain Vani). We are pleased to share that we have already received Parna
sponsors from Year 2013 and 2014.
Our special thanks to Pujariji Harindrabhai and Mayuriben for their extended hours of hard work and their dedication with
smiling face during Paryushan and Das Laxanan parva!
Name Amount
SNATRA-PUJA GHEEBOLI $7,054
BHAVNA SPONSORSHIP $2,613
SWAPNA DARSHAN DAY - FLOWER MALA $4,747
SWAPNA DARSHAN DAY - PEARL MALA (FIXED) $3,926
SWAPNA DARSHAN DAY - GHEEBOLI $51,493
SAMVATSARI DAY - PRATIKRAMAN GHEEBOLI $8,174
SAMVATSARI - PRATIKRAMAN SPONSORSHIP $502
PARYUSHAN - EKASANA SPONSORSHIP $5,813
SWAPNA DARSHAN DAY - SWAMIVATSALYA $4,047
SWAPNA DARSHAN DAY - JIVDAYA $9,398
DAS LAKSHANA DHARAM PURVA $4,478
TOTAL $102,245
2012 PARYUSHAN - PLEDGE SUMMARY
Amount Name
$251 Sheth Mahendra & Padmini
$251
Late Smt. Anjwaliben Dagli
Dagli Dinesh & Sunita
$502 SUB-TOTAL
SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN SPONSORS
Amt Name Day
$201 Shah Girish & Asha Day-1
$201 Shah Jagdish & Bhanu Day-1
$201 Shah Pravin & Surbhi Day-1
$201
Shah Shreyas & Purvi
Sapna Cian Brogan Day-2
$201 Doshi Ketur & Sejal Day-3
$201 Parakh Dharmendra & Rachna Day-3
$201 Shah Rajiv & Reepal Day-3
$201 Mithalal Rajesh & Vanitha (Neil) Day-3
$201 Shah Jaswant & Mita
Avinash Jayesh Shah Day-4
$201 Kothari Lalit & Chandra
(Hiraben Shah) Day-4
$201 Shah Ramesh & Sheela
(Sandeep & Bhavna) Day-6
$201 Modi Pradeep & Madhu Day-7
$201 Modi Rajendra & Pratibha Day-7
$2,613
BHAVNA SPONSORSHIP - 2012
SUB-TOTAL
Amount Name
$101 Bora Anand & Mona
$51 Chaudry Amee & Adil $101 Chauhan Rakesh & Vmeghna
$101 Deo Purushottam & Manjul
$101Sanjana, Tanvi, Kavya, Davina Doshi
Doshi Ketur & Sejal
$101 Gajarawala Manish (Nandaben)
$101 Jain Prakashchand & Amartikumari
$51 Jain Sudha
$51 Jain Saket
$100 Jhaveri Deepak & Sujata
$101 Khapra Sharad & Vinita (Siddhant)
$25 Kothari Kusum
$51 Kothari Nikhil & Smita
$125Pushpaben D. Lathia
Lathia Amit & Nirali
$101 Mithalal Rajesh & Vanitha (Neil)
$101 Modi Niranjan & Bharati
$101 Modi Pradeep & Madhu
$101 Ravani Chandrakant & Ramila
$101 Sanghvi Prakash & Kirti
$51 Shah Ankit & Riddhi
$101Sushilaben Shantilal Shah
Shah Atul & Hemangini
$51Shah Bharat & Bhavna (Nilsa &
Paloma)
$152 Shah Bhavesh & Shivani
$151 Shah Bipin & Vijaya
$51 Shah Dinesh & Geeta
$101 Shah Gunvant & Family
$51 Shah Hemant & Tarulata
$101 Shah Hiren & Radhika
$101Shardaben B Shah
Shah Jagdish & Shaila
$101
Reekhav, Priyal & Riya Shah
Shah Kumarpal & Indira
$101 Shah Mahendra
$51 Shah Meena
$51 Shah Nilesh & Hina
$51 Shah Nimisha & Leslie
$101 Shah Pradip & Hemalata
$51Shah PragneshKumar & Jigarben
(Windsor)
$51 Shah Pravin & Jyoti
$101 Shah Rajiv & Reepal
$51 Shah Rajnikant & Jyotsana
$101 Shah Ramesh & Sheela
$51 Shah Rashmikant & Hemlata
$101 Shah Rashmikant & Renuka
$51 Shah Rohit & Jyoti
$51 Shah Rohit & Nilpa
$101 Shah Sharad & Nalini
$51 Shah Suresh & Ila
$101 Shah Vastupal & Varsha
$51 Sheth Bhupat & Aruna
$101 Vakharia Pankaj & Malini
$4,047 SUB-TOTAL
2012 SWAPNADARSHAN DAY
SWAMIVATSALYA SPONSORS
Amount Name Day Amount Name Day
$151 Anonymous Day-1; Aarti $71 Bora Anand & Mona Day-5; Aarti
$251 Bora Anand & Mona Day-1; M/Divo $101 Bora Anand & Mona Day-5; M/Divo
$321 Anonymous Day-1; S/Kalash $351 Bora Anand & Mona Day-5; S/Kalash
$121 Shah Bhupendras & Neena Day-2; Aarti $151 Bora Anand & Mona Day-6; Aarti
$171 Anonymous Day-2; M/Divo $121 Bora Anand & Mona Day-6; M/Divo
$201 Bora Anand & Mona Day-2; S/Kalash $201 Anonymous Day-6; S/Kalash
$121 Bora Anand & Mona Day-3; Aarti $201 Jain Rajesh & Vinita Parekh Day-7; Aarti
$151 Bora Anand & Mona Day-3; M/Divo $121 Bora Anand & Mona Day-7; M/Divo
$221 Shah Kirti & Bhavna Day-3; S/Kalash $321 Shah Bhupendras & Neena Day-7; S/Kalash
$201 Bora Anand & Mona Day-4; Aarti $551 Chauhan Rakesh Meghna Day-8; Aarti
$201 Modi Manoj & Surabhi Day-4; M/Divo $551 Bora Anand & Mona Day-8; M/Divo
$301 Shah Kalpesh & Tarang Day-4; S/Kalash $1,901 Shah Rohit & Punita Day-8; S/Kalash
$7,054
SNATRA-PUJA GHEEBOLI - 2012
SUB-TOTAL
No. Swapna Item Amount Name
1 Lion Darshan $401 Priyal Shah - G/D of Kumarpal & Indira Shah
2 Elephant Darshan $501 Arvin & Jaya Shah
3 Bull Darshan $501 Rajesh Jain & Vinita Parekh
Flower Mala $1,601 Arvin & Jaya Shah
Pearl Mala $1,601 Arvin & Jaya Shah
Darshan $7,101 Arvin & Jaya Shah
5 Garland of Flowers Darshan $601 Priyal Shah - G/D of Kumarpal & Indira Shah
6 Moon Darshan $1,001 Jignesh & Jayshree Madhani
7 Sun Darshan $2,525 Galaxy & Pinky Shah
8 Dhwaja Darshan $1,111 Ketur & Sejal Doshi
9 Puran Kalash Darshan $1,001 Sharad & Nalini Shah
10 Padma Sarovar Darshan $1,414 Rohit & Devyani Shah
11 Milky Ocean Darshan $1,111 Shreyas & Purvi Shah
12 Dev Viman Darshan $2,801 Arvin & Jaya Shah / Akshay & Sweta Shah
13 Heap of Jewels Darshan $2,525 Vajiben Valchand Madhani - Jignesh / Jayshree
14 Smokeless Fire Darshan $2,121 Ankit & Kinnari Shah
Tilak $901 Shah Prakash Mansi
Munimji $351 Mithalal Rajesh Vanitha
Ami Chachatana $1,301 Rohit & Devyani Shah / Ricky & Bobi Shah
Flower Mala $801 Manoj & Minaxi Shah
Pearl Mala $1,515 Jaina Shah D/O Sunandaben Shah
Bhagvan Padharavavanu $3,535 Kirti & Bhavna Shah - Windsor
Darshan/Taking Home $8,001 Jinansh & Priya Shah
Jignesh & Jayshree Madhani
Rakesh & Meghna Chauhan
Saumil Sheth
Bob Shah$51,493 SUB-TOTAL
2012 - Swapna Darshan Day Gheeboli
4 Laxmi Devi
PARNA
$3,636Aarti
$3,535Mangal Divo
Amount Name Amount Name
$51 Ajmera Ajay & Trupti $101 Shah Keerti
$101 Bora Anand & Mona $51 Shah Lalit & Bharti
$101 Chauhan Rakesh & Meghna $101 Shah Mahendra
$101 Chokshi Pravin & Kalpana $101 Shah Mohanlal & Renuka
$101 Dagli Ajay $101 Shah Natwarlal & Manjula
$101 Dagli Nilesh $51 Shah Nimisha & Leslie
$101 Dedhia Sanjay & Anjana $101 Shah Niranjan & Vibha
$101 Doshi Bharat & Bharati (Kakiba) $151 Shah Nutan & Alka
$101 Doshi Lalit & Usha $101 Shah Pradip & Hemalata
$101 Doshi Mahendra & Indira $101 Shah Praful & Pratima
$51 Jain Anil & Savita $51Shah PragneshKumar & Jigarben
(Windsor)
$101 Jain Kamal & Sunitha $51 Shah Pravin & Jyoti
$101 Jain Rajesh & Vinita Parekh $101 Shah Rahul & Neeyati
$50 Jhaveri Chirag & Darshita $51 Shah Rajnikant & Jyotsana
$101 Mithalal Rajesh & Vanitha $101 Shah Rashmikant & Hemlata
$101 Modi Manoj & Surabhi $101 Shah Rashmikant & Renuka
$101 Modi Rajendra & Pratibha $101Amratlal Shah
(Shah Rohit & Devyani)
$51 Parikh Jitendra & Nayana $51 Shah Rohit & Nilpa
$201 Shah Bansi & Bharti (Kamuba) $101 Shah Rohit & Punita
$151 Shah Bhavesh & Shivani $51 Shah Samkit & Ronak
$51Shah Chintan & Dipal (Shah Rajesh
& Jaya) $101 Shah Satish & Keerti
$101 Shah Chirag & Angel $101 Shah Satish & Pratibha
$51 Shah Dinesh & Geeta (Homil) $101 Shah Saurabh & Sonal
$101 Shah Girish & Asha $101 Shah Shantilal & Sulochana
$101Bachuben Chunilal Shah
(Shah Girish & Asha) $101 Shah Sharad & Nalini
$101 Shah Gunvant & Family $51 Shah Shirish & Rekha
$51 Shah Harindra & Mayurika $101 Shah Suresh & Ila
$51 Shah Hemant & Veena $101 Shah Vijay & Hema
$51 Shah Hemendra & Devangi $101 Shah Vinit & Anuja
$101 Shah Jaswant & Mita $101 Shah Vinit & Leena
$101 Shah Jayant & Heena $101 Vakharia Pankaj & Malini
$101 Shah Kalpesh & Tarang $101 Vasani Vijay & Usha
$5,813 SUB-TOTAL
2012 Paryushan Ekasana Sponsorship
Amount Name Sutra
$151 Sheth Dhanraj & Sadhna 01-Samayik Levanu
$401 Mithalal Rajesh & Vanitha 02-Saklahrath
$401 Shah Hasmukh & Bharati 03-Snatasya Thoy
$401 Madhani Jignesh & Jayshree 04-Sat Lakh
$401 Shah Bipin & Vijaya 05-Vanditu-1
$551 Shah Rajnikant & Jyotsana 06-Atichar
$2,001 Shah Hasmukh & Bharati 07-Michchami Dukkadam to Sakal Sangh
$351 Doshi Mahendra & Indira 08-Vanditu-2
$251 Shah Bipin & Sohini 09-Vanditu-3
$351 Shah Hemesh & Pratiksha 10-Ajit Shanti
$1,001 Shah Vastupal & Varsha 11-Moti Shanti
$1,111 Riya c/o Shah Rajiv & Reepal 12-Santikaram (Riya)
$301 Mithalal Rajesh & Vanitha 13-Samayik Parvanu
$501 Shah Mahendra 14-Pratikraman Bhanavvanu
$8,174 SUB-TOTAL
Samvatsari Pratikraman Gheeboli - 2012
Amt Name Swapna Number
$101 Shah Rahul & Neeyati 01-Lion
$101
Shah Rashmikant &
Renuka 01-Lion
$101 Shah Arvind & Jaya 02-Elephant
$101 Shah Arvind & Ramila 02-Elephant
$101 Doshi Mahendra & Indira 03-Bull
$101
Shah Chintan & Dipal-
Rajesh/Jaya Shah 03-Bull
$101 Shah Dipen & Kavita 05- Garland of Flowers
$101 Shah Vinay & Sneha 05- Garland of Flowers
$101 Shah Kalpesh & Tarang 05 - Garland of Flowers
$101 Shah Jigar & Purvi 06-Moon
$101 Shah Vinit & Leena 06-Moon
$101 Ajmera Ajay & Trupti 06 - Moon
$101 Jhaveri Chirag & Darshita 07- Sun
$101 Shah Saurabh & Sonal 07- Sun
$101 Jain Anil & Savita 07 - Sun
$101 Shah Shailesh & Priti 07 - Sun
$101 Shah Bipin & Sohini 08- Dhwaja
$101 Shah Pravin & Jyoti 08- Dhwaja
$101 Shah Bhupendra & Neena 08- Dhwaja
$101 Modi Manoj & Surabhi 09- Puran Kalash
$101
Shah Rashmikant &
Hemlata 09- Puran Kalash
$101 Shah Jagdish & Shaila 09- Puran Kalash
$101 Shah Vastupal & Varsha 09- Puran Kalash
$101 Shah Pradip & Hemalata 10- Padma Sarovar
$101 Shah Rohit & Punita 10- Padma Sarovar
$101 Shah Rajiv & Reepal 10- Padma Sarovar
$101 Shah Ketan & Janki 10- Padma Sarovar
$101 Shah Ketan & Janki 11- Milky Ocean
$101 Shah Kushant & Nirali 11- Milky Ocean
$101 Shah Vinit & Anuja 11- Milky Ocean
$101
Shah PragneshKumar &
Jigarben 11- Milky Ocean
$101
Chauhan Rakesh &
Meghna 11- Milky Ocean
$101 Shah Arvind & Jaya 12- Dev Viman
$101 Shah Praful & Pratima 12- Dev Viman
$101 Ajmera Ajay & Trupti 12- Dev Viman
$101 Shah Akshay & Sweta 12- Dev Viman
$101 Kakiba 12- Dev Viman
$101 Shah Ketan Janki 13- Heap of Jewels
$101 Shah Kumarpal Indira 13- Heap of Jewels
$101 Shah Nirav & Avani 13- Heap of Jewels
$101
Madhani Jignesh &
Jayshree 13- Heap of Jewels
$101 Shah Hemendra & Devangi 13- Heap of Jewels
$101 Shah Ketan & Janki 14- Smokeless Fire
$101 Shah Chintan & Dipal 14- Smokeless Fire
$101
Madhani Jignesh &
Jayshree 14- Smokeless Fire
$101 Shah Jagdish & Bhanu 14- Smokeless Fire
$101
Shah Binisa & Subir -
Bipin & Sohini 14- Smokeless Fire
$4,747 SUB-TOTAL
2012 Swapna Darshan Day Fixed Gheeboli
Flower Mala
Amt Name Swapna Number
$151 Dedhia Sanjay & Anjana 01- Lion
$151 Shah Galaxy & Pinky 01- Lion
$151
Shah Nalin & Gita-
Rushabh 02-Elephant
$151
Madhani Jignesh &
Jayshree 02-Elephant
$151
Jain Rajesh Vinita &
Parekh 03- Bull
$151 Shah Gunvant & Family 03- Bull
$151
Chauhan Rakesh &
Meghna 05- Garland of Flowers
$151 Shah Bhavesh & Shivani 05- Garland of Flowers
$151 Shah Ankit & Riddhi 06- Moon
$151 Shah Pradip & Hemalata 06- Moon
$151 Mithalal Rajesh & Vanitha 07- Sun
$151
Shah Tushar & Birva -Veer
& Vandan 07- Sun
$151
Doshi Ketur & Sejal-
Bhadraben Doshi 08- Dhwaja
$151
Jain Prakashchand &
Amartikumari 08- Dhwaja
$151 Shah Dimple & Dipa 09- Puran Kalash
$151
Shah PragneshKumar &
Jigarben 09- Puran Kalash
$151 Shah Bhavesh & Shivani 10- Padma Sarovar
$151 Dean Corey & Neha 10-Padma Sarovar
$151 Shah Girish & Asha 11- Milky Ocean
$151
Shah Pratik & Nehal -
Nayanaben 11- Milky Ocean
$151 Shah Shirish & Parul 12- Dev Viman
$151 Doshi Nerav & Purvi 12- Dev Viman
$151 Sanghvi Prakash & Kirti 13- Heap of Jewels
$151 Shah Nilesh & Hina 13- Heap of Jewels
$151 Shah Hiren & Radhika 14- Smokeless Fire
$151 Teli Samar & Purvi 14- Smokeless Fire
$3,926 SUB-TOTAL
2012 Swapna Darshan Day Fixed Gheeboli
Pearl Mala
Members are requested to pay their
outstanding pledges during Diwali program or
before the end of the year. Thank you very
much for everyone’s cooperation and support.
“Michchami Dukkadam”
for any errors/omissions.
Das Lakshan Parva Celebration
Several JSGD members completed Dus Lakshan Parva peacefully. During this parva, ten universal dharma or virtues of our soul are venerated and worshipped for self-purification and atonement. These are:- 1. Uttama Kshama – The noble virtue of supreme forbearance 6. Sanyam – Self-restraint or self-control 2. Mardav – Humility or modesty 7. Tapa– The practice of austerity 3. Aarjav – Straight forwardness 8. Tyaga – Renunciation 4. Shouch – Purity of thought and freedom from greed 9. Akinchinya – Without even slight attachment 5. Satya– Speaking the truth 10. Brahmacharya – Chastity It started on Bhadra shukla 5 (Sept 19) and ended on Bhadra Shukla 14 (Sept 28). Daily Abhishek, puja,bhakti and aarti were performed with great enthusiasm. We concluded these auspicious parva on Friday Sept. 28 with Abhishek and puja in the morning and pratikraman and bhakti in the evening. On Sept 30, nearly 200 members joined together and performed “Dev Shashtra Guru” Puja, Dus lakshan Puja, bhakti and aarti. The whole atmosphere was very blissful. This was then followed by delicious lunch prepared by the team led by Mrs. Sudhaben Jain, Mrs. Nisha Doshi and Mrs. Parul Shah. Our sincere thanks to many volunteers who helped in food preparation. Many members volunteered to prepare puja samagri and puja thalis and for hall preparation and clean up, many thanks to everyone for their support. We ask for forgiveness from every living being and extend our forgiveness to every living being and strive to destroy enmity amongst us. We wish that we continue our aaradhana past these parva and progress on path of liberation.
Amt Name Pledge for Amt Name Pledge for
$150 Jain Akshat & Priyanka 01-Adinath Bhagvan Pakshal $201 Jain Amit & Priya Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Shah Milap & Parul 01-Adinath Bhagvan Pakshal $101 Jain Kailash & Sarla Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$150 Doshi Vishal & Nisha 01-Adinath Bhagvan Pakshal $51 Jain Neelesh & Megha Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Shah Amit & Megha 02-Aarnath Bhagvan Pakshal $101 Jain Nitin & Deepali Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Dani Shashikant & Devyani 1-Panch Parmeshthi Aarti $251 Jain Raj & Shakuntla Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Jain Naveen & Richa Paliwal 1-Panch Parmeshthi Aarti $101 Jain Rohit & Shalini Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Jain Sudha 1-Panch Parmeshthi Aarti $101 Jain Sudha Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Jain Raj & Shakuntla 2-Mahavirswami Aarti $251 Jain Sujit & Nidhi Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151 Khapra Sharad & Vinita 2-Mahavirswami Aarti $251 Khapra Sharad & Vinita Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$101 Bapna Girish & Shashi Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $101 Kothari Amit & Unnati Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$251 Dani Shashikant & Devyani Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $101 Patil Rajendra & Meena Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$251 Deo Purushottam & Manjul Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $101 Shah Amit & Megha Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$250 Doshi Vishal & Nisha Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $51 Shah Dipen & Kavita Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$101 Gandhi Ritesh Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $51 Shah Ketul & Avani Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$151Jain Akshat & Priyanka
(Satish & Nirmala Jain) Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $101 Shah Mahendra Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30)
$101 Jain Ajay & Sujata Swamivatsalya Sponsor (Sep 30) $4,478 SUB-TOTAL
2012 Das Lakshan Dharam Parva Sponsors
Jain e-Library update Jain Muni Shree Deepratna Sagarji Maharaj Saheb has compiled and published more than 300 books in the following
categories which are now available from the Jain eLibrary website: http://www.jainlibrary.org/
Complete Jain Agam Literature (45 Agams + 4 Agam equivalent books) of Swetambar Murtipujak Sect
Original Sutra of all Agams
Hindi translation of all Agam Sutras
Gujarati translation of all Agam Sutras
Commentary literature of Agam Sutras and their Hindi and Gujarati translations
Agam Story Literature compiled in six volumes
Index of Agam Sutras
Dictionary and Kosh Literature
Ritual and Devotional Literature
The following link provides the list of published Literature by Muni Shree Deepratna Sagarji M S
Aymbil Auri
There was a wonderful Aymbil Auri once again this year! Without the continued dedication of Bhartiben J. Shah and Shitalben S. Shah this event could not have been possible. On behalf of all the Tapsvis, we extend our sincere thanks to them for consistently coordinating this event. We are also thankful to the following Aymbil Auri Sponsors: Anand & Mona Bora Mahendrabhai J Shah Rashmibhai & Hemlataben Shah Nautambhai Ghadiali (Father of Heenaben J. Shah) Sunandaben & Jaina Shah Kokilaben Ghadiali (Mother of Heenaben J. Shah)
October 2012 Aymbil Auri Tapasya
No. Fitst Name Last Name No. Fitst Name Last
Name No. Fitst Name Last Name
1 Trupti Ajmera 21 Jyotsna R. Shah 41 Purvi Shah
2 Harsukh Doshi 22 Harindra Shah 42 Rekha Shah
3 Shailesh jain 23 Kala Shah 43 Renuka Shah
4 Jyoti Jain 24 Kamu Ba Shah 44 Sangeen Shah
5 Ragini Kothari 25 Kaplesh Shah 45 Shaila Shah
6 Rajiv Maheshwari 26 Lalit Shah 46 Sharad Shah
7 Surabhi Modi 27 Leena Shah 47 Sharadaben Shah
8 Vinita Parekh 28 Manoj Shah 48 Shashi Shah
9 Jagruti Patrawala 29 Mansi Shah 49 Shital Shah
10 Anuja Shah 30 Mayuri Shah 50 Suresh H. Shah
11 Asha G. Shah 31 Minaxi Shah 51 Suresh L. Shah
12 Birva Shah 32 Mohanlal Shah 52 Tarulata Shah
13 Chetna Shah 33 Monil Shah 53 Toral Shah
14 Dipen Shah 34 Nalini Shah 54 Vijay Valamuri
15 Geeta D. Shah 35 Namee Shah 55 Sunita Zaveri
16 Gita N. Shah 36 Neena Shah
17 Geeta J. Shah 37 Niral Shah
18 Jagdish B. Shah 38 Peenal Shah
19 Jagdish N. Shah 39 Prakash Shah
20 Jyoti Shah 40 Punita Shah
Diksha
One of our young Jain Professional and Jain eLibrary committee member, Shri Sahil S. Shah, decided to renounce the worldly life and materialistic possessions on December 2, 2012 at the foot hill of mount Girnar, Junagadha, Gujarat India. He is 31 years old. Born and brought up in Ahmedabad, Sahil completed his Bachelor in Engineering (Electronics & Communications) in 2002, from L D Engineering College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad – India. He came to the USA in 2002 and obtained a Masters in Engineering (VLSI) at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2004. He worked 7 years as an Engineer at Nvidia Corporation from 2004 to 2010 in Santa Clara, California USA. He moved back to India permanently in December 2010 and continued to work with the same company in Bangalore until August 2011 and resigned to pursue the spiritual path. About 4 years ago, during a visit to India, he met Gurudev Pujya Hemvallabhvijayji Maharaj Saheb (Pra-Shishya of Panyas Pravar Shri Chandrashekhar Maharaj Saheb of Tapovan) at Kandiwali, Mumbai. Since then he kept in-touch with him. For one year from August 2011 to August 2012, he stayed with him at Girnar Junagadh and then decided to renounce the worldly life. Sahil’s Diksha program is going to be held in India in Ahmedabad from November 25 to 28, 2012 and at Girnar in Junagadha from November 29, 2012 to December 2, 2012. We request the Jain community of North America to attend this function if you are in India during this time. Contact Harshil Shah: [email protected]; 91 9900015784
91 9900019754
Satishbhai Shah: 91 8951046251; 91 9426343887
Jain Study Class Corner Jai Jinendra
Quote for the month: “There’s no knowledge without right faith, No conduct is possible without knowledge, Without conduct, there’s no liberation, And without liberation, no deliverance.” - Mahavir (Uttaradhyayana Sutra, Ch 27, Verse 30)
2012 Annual Day Program:
2012 Students Annual Day Program was celebrated on October 7th.
- This time each class performed a stage item – dance, skit, debate etc. Our sincere thanks to all the students, teachers and parents for their hard work.
The program was very educational and entertaining for all. After the program adults had Bhel and students had pasta
for dinner. All the students who participated received a trophy and we appreciate the trophy sponsors:
Dimple & Dipa Shah – Deeya and Deesha Hiren & Radhika Shah – Hiya and Rahi Sanjay & Manisha Bhandari – Aditi and Prakhar Rakesh & Lisa Sheth – Kavina and Nikhil
Thanks to Kiritbhai Sheth who helped in getting the trophies. After the program, we had delicious Bhel, Pasta, Laddu and cookies. Our sincere appreciation to the food sponsors:
Girish & Asha, Anish & Kinnari and Ashish Shah for sponsoring dinner (Bhel, pasta and laddu) for all Jagdish & Bhanu Shah for sponsoring cookies for students
We thank the food coordinators – Rachna Parakh and Shreya Shah with the help of following volunteers: Pratiksha Shah Niral Shah Sejal Doshi Hemali Doshi Bharti Shah Vinita Parekh Meghna Chauhan Tejal Shah Gayatri Munot Nirali Lathia Jinansh Shah Chandresh Doshi Sunitha Jain Kavita Shah Julie Jain Shivani Anushree Mehta Thanks to the team of Emcees mentored by Vinita Parekh: Riya Shah Richa Shah Sheily Shah Deesha Shah Bhumika Jain Sumira Sanghvi Anshika Jain Kunal Shah Shreyans Munot Arihant Jain Also appreciate help for stage, audio and video from:
Kamlesh Shah Kamal Jain Ketur Doshi Amit Shah Last but not least, we do appreciate help from Rajeshbhai Jain, Hemeshbhai Shah and Manishbhai Shah to take the responsibilities of overall coordination of the program. The Study Class Team would like to recognize and thank following personnel for their continuous help and support: ● The parents who take the responsibility to bring their children to the class ● Harindrabhai and Mayuriben Shah for Study Class Support ● EC and BOT for their continuous support for the Study Class ● All teachers for volunteering their time and commitment ● Group of volunteers – Jaimik Shah, Dipen Shah, Nirali Lathia, Hemali Doshi, Kamlesh Shah, Kamal Jain for study class going smoothly. The photos and movie of annual day program are on JSGD website under “Study Class” tab.
Hindi Pathshala
After summer break, the Hindi Pathshala has started from September 9th.
Please note: Hindi Class time is 9:45 am Jain Study Class time is 11:00 am Study Class Sponsorship: Following is the information for the sponsorship in July, August and September: September – 10 Lifetime Sponsors October – 14 Lifetime and 1 monthly sponsors November – 8 Lifetime and 1 monthly sponsors The names of these sponsors are posted on Bulletin Board. Sponsorship Update – As of today, we have 125 Life Time sponsors. Please join in welcoming following 3 new Lifetime Sponsors: Anjwaliben Dagli…Dagli Family Saryuben…Malay…Manali…Rajen & Lona Mody Payal Shah – d/o Kalpesh & Tarang Shah Lifetime sponsorship is $1001 and you can select a month of your choice for lifetime. The monthly sponsorship is $125. For sponsoring study class, please contact Vinay C. Shah at 248-893-7262 or email [email protected].
JOY Board 2012- 13
President
Abhi Jain
Vice President
Umang Lathia
Treasurer
Naxal Shah
Public Relations
Sheily Shah
Publications
Rishi Mehta
Media Manager
Prakhar Bhandari
Advisor Nutan Shah
Jai Jinendra. Each year, JOY makes it a goal to have social, educational, religious and charitable events, through which its members can bond and grow socially and spiritually and make a difference in our temple, community and society as a whole. On October 21st, JOY had its annual General Body Meeting, and it was a success. We met up at the temple after Study Class to go over the bylaws, and then we all went bowling together. It was a lot of fun! However, it would have been nice to see more members there. We would like more students to become members, and participate in our events; so we request all parents to please encourage your sons and daughters to join. If they are not a member yet, and are in group 6 or higher, talk to any JOY Executive Board Member, and we can easily set them as a member. Coming up on November 22nd, Thanksgiving Day, JOY has its Navkar Jaap, where JOY prepares breakfast for anyone that attends, and following that, we have an hour and a half Jaap, where we recite Navkar Mantras continuously, without stop, for all the turkeys that get killed for Thanksgiving. It is a good event, and it doesn't cost money to attend, although donations are accepted. This year, we will send all profits from donations to charity, so it is all going to a good cause! Please mark the date on your calendars.
Study Class Dates for 2012 Time 11 AM to 1 PM
November 4 November 18 December 2 December 16
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