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Shwetambar Paryushana Mahaparva 2019 August 2019 SHWETAMBAR PARYUSHANA MAHAPARVA 2019 The Jain Center of New Jersey is pleased to announce that this year’s Shwetambar’s Paryushana Parva will be held under the auspicious presence of Pujya Saman Shri Shrutpragyaji. The Paryushana Mahaparva will be celebrated from Monday August 26 th to Monday September 2 nd , 2019 Saman Shri Shrutpragyaji is one of the most articulate and charismatic young spiritual leaders of the new generation. He was born in Bhuj-Kutch, December 1966. Completed his education in Psychology, Jainism and Yoga Science, At a tender age of 20, he entered Saman's Life. He has traveled many countries, worldwide, to name a few, Australia, England, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, South Africa, Singapore, U.S.A. Etc. Visited many prominent Universities like Oxford, Cambridge, London, Hawaii and Berkeley and has conducted thousands of Yoga and Meditation seminars. Samanji's teachings integrate ancient scriptures and modern science which validate our day to day experience and knowledge. Samanji is highly knowledgeable on the subject of how to apply the principles in daily life. His eloquent speaking style keeps you fully engaged on the topic and makes understanding easy. The message is pure and simple and I'm confident that all age groups will find this valuable. Saman ji speaks effortlessly and makes Spiritual knowledge and its core principles accessible in today's world. This is much needed to especially ensure that the younger generation can start applying the principles of Jain Dhrama wisdom immediately. Saman Shri Shrutpragya has established the "Peace of Mind Foundation" in Rajkot, Gujarat and the "Peace of Mind Yogic Center" in USA. He has written more than 73 books such as Jindgi Khoobsoorat chhe, Shrutvani, Jivan Jivavani Kada, Arogyana Prayogo, Ghar Ej Swarg, Shaktipat and many more. SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN FOR MOTHER OF YOUNG KIDS There will be Samvatsari Pratikraman for Shravikas with young children will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday September 2 nd , 2019 in Pathshala Room 2. Please contact Maulee Vadi at [email protected]. TAPASVIES’ NAMES, BAHUMAN All Tapasvies who have done Siddhitap, 8 Upvas or more and all children up to the age of 18 who have done Ekasana, Byasana or Upvas throughout all 8 days of Paryushana are requested to register their names on using https://tinyurl.com/JCNJTapasviSignUp link. Mahaparva Tapasvies’ Bahuman will be on Sunday September 15, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM at our Franklin Township. 233 Runnymede Road | Essex Fells | NJ | 07021 111 Cedar Grove Lane | Franklin Township | NJ | 08873 www.jaincenternj.org SHWETAMBAR PARYUSHANA EVENING PRATIKRAMAN There will be Shwetambar evening pratikraman for men and women every day at Franklin Township starting at 6:45 PM. For more information, please contact Parag Gandhi at 973-487-0574. CHILDREN’S STATIONARY DISTRIBUTION On behalf of Jain Center of New Jersey Pathshala OMC Team, we welcome all Shri Sangh school going kids on the auspicious day of Bhagwan Mahaveer’s first day of school to be celebrated at Shree Munisuvratswami Jinalay on Sunday, September 1 st , 2019 @ 3 pm during Paryushan. This is one of the favorite events for the youth during the eight days and energy from the youth is palpable at the temple. In addition, this is a unique experience to teach kids to give back to the community. If you have sponsored or volunteered in the past you have experienced the joy the kids have on this day. Please consider becoming a sponsor. There are three ways that you can take part in the event in addition to attending: 1. Grand Sponsorship - With a $751 donation towards premium item distribution. 2. JCNJ Sangh Sponsorship - With a $151 donation towards the stationary distribution event. 3. Individual Sponsorship - Individuals that would like to bring their sponsored item (650 pieces minimum) JCNJ volunteers will purchase the required sponsored items for distribution. All sponsors and are requested to arrive for setup by 2 pm. Due to last year's overwhelming response of 600+ kids, we need to make this event only for JCNJ Members . All donations will go towards Sarva Sadharan. Sign Up to Sponsor For further information & sponsorship details, please contact: Anil Shah: 732.651.8734 Mukesh Shah: 201.963.6245 Krunal Shah: 732.586. 7031 Programs for Shwetambar Paryushana Mahaparva 2019 JCNJ encourages all members to attend and participate in all of the Paryushana Mahaparva Programs NOTE: Pakshal Puja at both Jinalaya will be from 6:45 am during Paryushana. DAY / DATE TIME SUBJECT LOCATION 9:00 to 10:00AM LECTURE: પાંચ Gગુ અને પાંચ કતYયો-1 (FIVE YUG & PJ FIVE KARTAVYO-1). Kalpasutra Padharavavanu Monday MJ & PJ Aug 26, 2019 10:30 to 12:30PM SNATRA POOJA 8:15 to 9:30 PM LECTURE: એસો પંચ નમો'ારો (ASO PANCH MJ NAMUKKARO) 9:30 to 10:00 PM. BHAVNA / AARTI / MANGAL DIVO MJ & PJ Programs for Shwetambar Paryushana Mahaparva 2019 – continued JCNJ encourages all members to attend and participate in all of the Paryushana Mahaparva Programs DAY / DATE TIME SUBJECT LOCATION 9:00 to 10:00AM LECTURE: પાંચ Gગુ અને પાંચ કતYયો-2 (FIVE YUG & FIVE PJ KARTAVYO-2) Tuesday Aug 27, 2019 10:30 to 12:30PM SNATRA POOJA MJ & PJ 8:15 to 9:30 PM LECTURE: ચ:ા$ર મંગલમ (CHATAARI MANGALAM) MJ 9:30 to 10:00 PM. BHAVNA /AARTI / MANGAL DIVO MJ & PJ 9:00 to 10:00AM LECTURE: મહાવીરના B ૂવY ભવોમાંથી O ું શીખીO?ું (MAHAVIR PJ NA PURVA BAHVOMATHI SHU SHIKHISU?) Wednesday Aug 28, 2019 SNATRA POOJA 10:30 to 12:30PM MJ & PJ LECTURE: ઈaછાઓ આકાશની મ અ નંત છે (ICHHO AKASH 8:15 to 9:30 PM NI JEM ANANT CHE) MJ BHAVNA / AARTI / MANGAL DIVO 9:30 to 10:00 PM. MJ & PJ 9:00 to 10:00AM LECTURE: ુ ુ ુ (PRABHU TARA JEVU JE તારા Nં મારL થાNં છે PJ MARE THAVU CHE) Thursday 10:30 to12:30PM SNATRA POOJA MJ & PJ Aug 29, 2019 8:15 to 9:30 PM LECTURE: નમો િતથસ (NAMO TITHHASA) MJ MJ & PJ 9:30 to 10:00 PM. AARTI / MANGAL DIVO 9:00 to 10:00AM LECTURE: મહાવીર JEનીુ ગૌરવમયી પરંપરા (MAHAVIR . PJ PRABHUNI GAURAVMAYI PARAMPARA) Friday 10:30 to12:30PM SNATRA POOJA MJ & PJ Aug 30, 2019 8:15 to 9:30 PM LECTURE: મરણં મંગલં યય (MARANAM MANGALYASYA) MJ 9:30 to 10:00 PM AARTI / MANGAL DIVO MJ & PJ Saturday 9:00 to 10:30AM SNATRA POOJA MJ & PJ Aug 31, 2019 (MAHAVIR 1:00 PM onwards SWAPNA DARSHAN & JANMA VAACHAN MJ JANAM VANCHAN) 4:30 PM to 6:30 SADHARMIC VATSALYA MJ 9:00 to 10:00 AM LECTURE: શાસન Jભાવક 0Kુ ુ ભગવંતો (SHASHAN PJ Sunday PRABHAVAK GURU BHAGVANTO) Sept 1, 2019 10:30 to 12:30PM SNATRA POOJA MJ & PJ 8:15 to 9:30 PM LECTURE: રહયો કમY જ ગતના (Rahasyo Karma Jagatna ) MJ 9:30 to 10:00 PM. BHAVNA / AARTI / MANGAL DIVO MJ & PJ LECTURE: શાસનની Vાિવકાઓ કLવી હતી ? (SHASHANI 8:30 to 9:30 AM PJ SHRAVIKAO KEVI HATI) Barsa Sutra padhravavanu Monday 9:30 to 11:30AM SNATRA POOJA MJ & PJ Sept 2, 2019 LECTURE: #મા વીરય E ૂષણમ (KSHAMA VIRASYA MJ 3:00 to 4:00 PM SAMVATSARI BHUSHNAM) MJ 4:30 ONWARDS SHREE SANGH SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN 8:00 to 8:30 PM BHAVNA / AARTI / MANGAL DIVO MJ & PJ Tuesday 9:00 to 10:30 AM “TAPASWIO” NA PARNA” SHWETAMBAR TAPASVIES MJ Sept 3, 2015 There will be gheeboli for Kalpasutra (Sept 6) and Barsa Sutra (Sept 13) before Pravanchan. LEGEND: PJ=Parshwanath Jinalay & MJ=Munisuvratswami Jinalay SPONSORSHIP DURING PARYUSHANA MAHAPARVA Sponsoring Donation / Sponsorship Activity Place Laabh Gheeboli All activities + Sadharmic Paryushana Mahaprava $1,000/ family towards _ Vatsalya. Names on Banner Sponsorship for all 8 days Sarva Sadharan if received before Aug 22,’19. Daily Snatra Puja except $351 per family/day (max Snatra Puja, Asthaprakari Sat (8/31), Sun (9/1) & MJ & PJ 2 families) Pooja, and Aarti Mon (9/2) Snatra Puja on Sat (8/31), $501 per family/day (max Snatra Puja, Asthaprakari Sun (9/1) & Mon (9/2) MJ & PJ 2 families) Pooja, and Aarti Samvatsari Day. Daily Panchprakari Puja Panchprakari puja of for Mulnayak during MJ & PJ Gheeboli Mulnayak Snatra Puja Daily Mangal Divo & MJ & PJ Gheeboli Mangal Divo & Shanti Kalash Shanti Kalash Prabhavna after Snatra $1,001 at MJ & $501 at PJ Puja Besto Mahino (8/31) MJ & PJ Prabhavna Distribution per Sponsor per day and Samvatsari Day(9/2) Daily Sponsorship Daily Aangi MJ & PJ Aangi Anumodna MJ $251 / PJ $151 $2,501 – Total 2 laabhs are Shewtamber Tapasvies MJ available (4 families can Parna Parna (Sept 3, 2019) participate) $2,501 – Total 2 laabhs are Paryushana Tapasvies MJ available (4 families can Bahuman Bahuman (Sept 15, 2019) participate) All Snatra Puja Sponsorship will go towards Dev Dravya. Paryushana Tapasvies Parna Sponsorship will go 40% to Sadharmik Vatsalya and 60% Sarva Sadharan. Paryushana Tapasvies Bahuman sponsorship will be 100% Sarva Sadharan For above sponsorship, please contact Program leads Usha Gandhi at 201-792-1153 or Champa Bid at 973-641-8702 BHAVANA DURING PARYUSHANA AT PARSHAWANATH JINALAYA DAYS / DATES TIME Monday Aug 26 to Friday Aug 30 & Sunday 8:15 to 9:30 PM September 1, 2019 Aarti & Mangal Divo (Ghee Boli) 9:30 PM There will not be a Bhavna on Saturday Aug 31 & Monday Sept 2 nd , 2019. Members are requested to follow volunteers’ directions. There will be gheeboli for Aarti and Mangal Divo every night.
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