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|| Namo Gommat Jinam || || Paaiyam Abbhutthaamo || INVITATION On the occasion of Gommateshwara Bhagawan Shri Shri Shri Bahubali Swami Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav 2018 PRAKRIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Date: 3rd November to 6th November 2017 Venue: Shri Nemichandra Siddhantha Chakravarty Sabha Mantap Gommat Nagar, Shravanabelagola, Dist. Hassan (Karnataka) INDIA President of the Conference Prof. Prem Suman Jain, Udaipur * ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED * Smt. Sarita M.K. Jain, Chennai Prof. Hampa Nagarajaih, Bengaluru National President Chairman, Reception Committee PIC Prof. Jay Kumar Upadhye, New Delhi Shri S. Jithendra Kumar, Bengaluru Chief Conveners PIC Working President Prof. Rishab Chand Jain, Vaishali Shri Satish Chand Jain (SCJ), New Delhi Prof. Kamal Kumar Jain, Pune General Secretary Conveners PIC Shri Vinod Doddanavar Dr. Priya Darshana Jain, Chennai Secretary and Sammelana incharge Dr. C. P. Kusuma, Shravanabelagola Belagavi Co-Convener PIC R.S.V.P. CHIEF SECRETARY-SDJMIMC TRUST (R) GBMMC-2018, WORKING PRESIDENT-BAHUBALI PRAKRIT VIDYAPEETH (R) Shravanabelagola, Hassan District.Karnataka State HOLY PRESENCE Parama Poojya Charitrachakravarthi Acharya Shri Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaja's Successor Pancham Pattadisha Vatsalya Varidhi P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Vardhaman Sagar Maharaj and Tyagis of their group. Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Parshvasagar Maharaj P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Vasupoojya Sagar Maharaj and Tyagis of their group. Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Bharat Sagar Maharaj P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Panchakalyanak Sagar Maharaj and Tyagis of their group. Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Sanmati Sagar Maharaj P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Chandraprabha Sagar Maharaj and Tyagis of their group. Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Dharmasagar Maharaj P.P.Prajnashraman Balayogi Munishri 108 Amit Sagar Maharaj and Tyagis of their group. Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Abhinandan Sagar Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Dhairya Sagar Maharaj and Tyagis of their group. Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Devanandi Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Pavanakeerti Maharaj Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Virag Sagar Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Visvayash Maharaj Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Subala Sagar Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Vajrasen Maharaj Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Guptinandi Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Suyashgupta Maharaj Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Arahadbali Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Jnanbhushana Maharaj Initiated by: P.P.Acharya Shri Shri 108 Samudrasen Maharaj P.P.Munishri 108 Mukti Sagar Maharaj Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Bahubali Maharaj Poojya Ganani Aryikashri 105 Jinadevi Mathaji and Tyagis of their group Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Dharmasagar Maharaj Poojya Aryikashri 105 Shivamati Mathaji 02 HOLY PRESENCE Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Kunthusagar Maharaj Poojya Aryikashri 105 Kundashri Mataji Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Devanandi Maharaj Poojya Aryikashri 105 Samyakshri Mataji and Tyagis of their group Initiated by : Poojya Ganini Aryika Shri 105 Vijayamathi Mathaji Poojya Aryikashri 105 Vinamramati Mataji Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Vairagyanandi Maharaj Poojya Aryikashri 105 Sugyanamati Mataji and Tyagis of their group Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Suvidhisagar Maharaj Poojya Aryikashri 105 Sunidhimati Mataji and Tyagis of their group Poojya Aryika Shri 105 Suprabhamati Mataji Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Sheethalsagar Maharaj Poojya Aryikashri 105 Safalmati Mataji Initiated by : P.P. Acharyashri Shri 108 Devanandi Maharaj Poojya Kshullakashri 105 Jinakeerthi Maharaj MARGADARSHAK MANGAL ASHIRWAD Siddhant Chakravarthy P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Vidya Sagar Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Pushpadant Sagar Maharaj 108 Vidyanand Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Kunthu Sagar Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Virag Sagar Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Chaithya Sagar Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Sunil Sagar Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Vishuddha Sagar Maharaj P.P. Acharya Sri Sri 108 Gyana Sagar Maharaj 03 PRAKRIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HOLY GUIDANCE Poojya Jagadguru Karmayogi Swastishri Charukeerthy Bhattaraka Swamiji Chairman, SDJMI Managing Committee Trust (R.), Shravanabelagola Members of Advisory Board Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah, Chairman, Reception Committee Shri S.Jithendra Kumar, Working President, GBMMC-2018 Shri M.J. Indrakumar, Working President, B.P.V. Prof. G.C. Tripathi, Director, B.L.I., New Delhi Prof. M.R. Gelra, Former V.C., J.V.B. Ladnun, Jaipur Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey, V.C., L.B.S. Sanskrit University, New Delhi Prof. Jithendra Bhai Shah, Director, L.D.I., Ahamedabad Prof. Nalini Balbir, Paris University, France Dr. Luitgard Soni, Researcher in Jainology, Marbarg (Germany) Dr. Peter Flugel, H.O.D., Centre for Jaina Studies, London Prof. N.L. Kachara, Former Dean, Udaipur Prof. Padma Shekhar, V.C., Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bengaluru Dr. Jayendra Soni, Philosopher in Jainism, Marbarg (Germany) Prof. Prem Suman Jain, President, BPSS, Udaipur Shri Vinod Doddanavar, Secretary, GBMMC-2018 04 Paaiya kavvassa namo paaiyakavvam ca nimmiyam jena Taaham ciya panamamo padhiuuna ya je viyananti -Vajjalaggam, Gatha 31 [ Salutations to Prakrit poetry and to those who have composed it ; we also salute those who read and appreciate it. ] The Prakrit language has a very significant place among the ancient languages of India. Linguists have classified the Prakrit as one of the important Indo-Aryan language group in the Indo-European family of languages. In the development of Indian languages, Prakrit has influenced almost all Indian languages, in some form or the other. Since it developed out of the languages of the common people, it is called the Prakrit language. The Prakrit literature is important not only for understanding the literature and philosophy of India but also for the study of contemporary Indian society and culture. The cultural and social life and polity of about one thousand years, from 600 B.C. to 500 A.D., is reflected in the texts of the Prakrit agamas and their commentaries . Contemplating on the importance and relevance of the Prakrit and its heritage, Parampujya Svastishree Charukeerty Bhattarakji of Shravanabelagola monastery has blessed and inspired to organise an International Prakrit Conference for four days. HH Svastishree Charukeerty Bhattarakji, a saint-scholar has been a saviour of Prakrit languages. Under his aegis the National Institute of Prakrit Studies and Research has been conducting Certificate and Diploma Courses, books are published and Seminars are conducted. Pujya Bhattarakji has, to promote Prakrit, also instituted an International Award called the Prakrit Jnanabharati International Award ,which also carries a cash prize of Three Lac Rupees( INR), awarded annually to one of the outstanding scholars in the field. The main theme of the proposed International Conference is Prakrit literature and culture. However it covers a wide range of Prakrit and Apabhramsa literature including (a) Prakrit tradition, (b) Cultural and Scientific Aspects of Prakrit texts, (c) Universe and Cosmology according to Prakrit texts, and (d) Philosophy, Religion, Spiritualism and Modern world. It is hoped that the participation of many National and International Prakrit Scholars, academic deliberations and research papers presented in the International conference, will facilitate a better understanding of the heritage of Prakrit languages and literature. We heartily welcome, on behalf of the members of Advisory Board and all authorities of MMMC-18, all delegates, guests and scholars of Prakrit. We hope that this first Prakrit International Conference, and other academic activities connected with this event, will provide a stimulus to resurrect the Prakrit studies globally. Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah Chairman, Reception Committee Prakrit International Conference 05 Palm Leaf Manuscript of Dhavala Teeka 06 Ashoka Prakrit Inscription in Brahmi Script Kharavela Prakrit Inscription in Brahmi Script Inscription on Vindhyagiri 07 PRAKRIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Inaugural Function Date: 3rd November 2017, Friday Venue : Shri Nemichandra Siddhantha Chakravarty Sabha Mandap, Gommat Nagar, Shravanabelagola 10.00 am : Procession 11.00 am : Guests on the Stage in Sabha Mandap Gommata Stuti : Shri Sarvesh Jain, Shravanabelagola Prakrit Gatha : Prof. Uma Garg, New Delhi Honouring the Guests : Smt. Sarita M. K. Jain, Chennai National President and Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav-2018. Shri S. Jithendra Kumar, Working President, Bengaluru Welcome : Prof. Hampa Nagarajaih, Bengaluru Inaugural Address and : Shri Ananthkumar Books Release Hon’ble Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi Keynote Address : Prof. Nalini Balbir, Paris University, France Address by Guest : Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey, V.C., New Delhi Presidential Address : Prof. Prem Suman Jain, Udaipur Blessings : Param Poojya Jagadguru Karmayogi Swastishri Charukeerthy Bhattaraka Swamiji Vote of Thanks : Shri M. J. Indrakumar, Bengaluru Announcements : Shri Vinod Doddanavar, Belagavi Masters of Ceremony : Mrs. Arathi H. N., Bengaluru : Dr. Smt. C.P. Kusuma, Shravanabelagola 08 3rd November 2017, Friday, Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm Venue: Shri Nemichandra Siddhantha Chakravarty Sabha Mandap, Gommat Nagar, Shravanabelagola. Main Session ACADEMIC SESSIONS Prakrit Studies : Today & Tomorrow Holy Presence : Param Poojya Jagadguru