AAHWAAN Vol:49, November 2018, Website : ahimsavishwabharti.org, acharyalokesh.org, twitter : @munilokesh

Acharya Dr. Lokesh will address Parliament of World’s Religions 2018 at Toronto First Time Jain Festival Paryushan will be discussed at POWR

Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti eminent Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni will address Parliament of World’s Religions organised from November 1-7, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. This year around 10000 representatives from 80 countries will take part in the POWR. This is the same Parliament of World’s Religions in which Swami Vivekananda and Shri Virchad Raghav ji Gandhi delivered his speech in 1893 at Chicago and attracted world’s attention to Indian spirituality heritage. Acharya Lokesh had addressed the inaugural session of Parliament of World’s Religions 2015 at Salt Lake City USA. Acharya Lokesh will deliver speech on three contemporary topics first ‘Global warming & depleting natural resources’, second ‘Peace & Love, Not War, Hate & Violence’, and third ‘The Spiritual Evolution of Humanity & Healing our Mother Earth Paryushan Parv’. For the first time important annual Jain Festival Paryushan will be discussed by Achara Dr. Lokesh Muni, he will tell how this festival will uplift humanity. It is a matter of honor for that by discussing these issues Acharya Lokesh will bring pride to Indian culture and Jainism. ‘ –A Charismatic & Visionary Statesman’ book launched 'Narendra Modi - A Charismatic and Visionary Statesman', book written on , Shri Narendra Modi was released in Hyatt Regency Hotel of New Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, Union Minister Alphons Joseph Kannanthanam, National Vice-President of the Bhartiya Janata Party Shri Shyam Jaju, RSS National Executive member Shri Indresh Kumar, President of All India Imam Organisation Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Shri Vivek Muni Ji from Vishwa Ahimsa Sangh. The amazing Coffee Table Book of 672 pages is written by Dr. Adish C. Aggarwal and Ms. Sarah J. Marchington and published by U.K. Publishers and Distributors Ltd. London.

Acharya Lokesh Honored with NRI Achievers Award Acharya Lokesh has glorified Indian Culture worldwide – Ambassador of Peace Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni is honoured with ‘Indian Achievers Award’ at NRI Achievers award ceremony by Cabinet Minister of India Shri Vijay Goel for his remarkable contribution in the field of World Peace, Communal Harmony and Interreligious dialogue organised at Shangri-La Hotel New Delhi. Cabinet Minister Shri Vijay Goel, North East Delhi MP Dr. Udit Raj, Indian Origin MP in Canada Ruby Dhala, MP in New Zealand Parminder Parmar honoured the people of Indian origin who with their remarkable works in different parts of the world have brought glory to India. The award ceremony was held during ‘Indian Achievers Sammaan & Business Conclave 2018’. Cabinet Minister Shri Vijay Goel on the occasion said Acharya Lokesh is an example in the field of World Peace and Harmony. He has brought glory to Indian Culture and Jain Religion by taking it to world masses. Acharya Lokesh said that Indian culture teach World Unity and Humanity. Interreligious and Intercultural Harmony is integral part of Indian culture. India is land of talent & brilliance. He appreciated the efforts made by NRI Achievers award to give recognition to such outstanding talents. It is noteworthy that NRI Achievers, a flagship publication connecting India with Indian Diaspora since last six years and has taken this responsibility to honour such hidden stars of India every year, whether they live in India or in any part of the world. The program was organised in the leadership of Shri Raj Uppal, Shri Rajeev Gupta, Shri Sumit Singh, Shri R.K. Sarkar, Shri Sushil Tayal, Shri R.P. Jain, Shri Anil Trigunayat at Shangri-La Hotel of New Delhi.

Acharya Lokesh meet Dr. Pranav Pandya and Baba Ramdev in Haridwar

Head of Gayatri Parivar Dr. Pranav Pandya meet Jain Yogrishi Baba Ramdev and Acharya Lokesh Muni had Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni at Shanti Kunj Haridwar. an exclusive meeting at Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar.

Top Saints demand Nation’s Mother Status to Cow Ban on Cow Slaughter, Cleaning of Ganga Yamuna from Modi Government

In the holy presence of Karshnipithadhishwar Pujya Swami Gursharananand ji and Yogarushi Swami Ramdevji, Junpithadhishwar Swami Awadheeshanand Giriji, Bhishri Ramesh Bhai Ojha, Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Govindadev Giriji, Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananandji, Sant Rajendra Dasji, Pundarikaji Maharaj, Shri Anurag Krishna Shastri ji and many top saints the inaugural function of Sri Yamuna Aarti on the cosmic ghats of was attended by Pujya Acharya Lokeshmuni in which he emphasised the great historical relationship of Yogiraj Krishna and 22nd Jainism Tirthankara Lord Arishtanemi . The top saints of the country demanded the Prime Minister Modi should give Nation’s Mother status to Cow, ban cow slaughter and clean the Ganga Yamuna. After this program, all the saints performed Divine Aarti on the Mother Goddess Yamuna. Sri Yamuna Aarti was inaugurated on the cosmic ghat of Mathura, now it will be the daily prayer of Sri Yamuna Ji. Baba Ramdev in a program organized by Udaseen Karshni Ashram Trust at Mahavan near Brahamand Swargashram Raman Reti in said that cow slaughter should be banned, government should give the status of Nation’s Mother to cow. All the saints raised hands together and supported the fact that Shri Modi Government should announce this before declaring the date of the 2019 elections. The saints also emphasized that the cow should be declared a national heritage. On the occasion Energy Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Kant Sharma, Anupama Jayaswal, MLA Karinda Singh and any eminent people were present. Tribute to Victims of Amritsar Train Accident

President of Parmarth Niketan Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji, Founder President of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Acharya Lokesh Muni Ji, President of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre Bhikku Sanghsena Ji, Rishi Kumars offering prayers to the victims of tragic Amritsar Train Accident at Rishikesh. Maha Yog Dhyan Kumbh organised at Rishikesh Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, President of Mahaboddhi International Bhikkhu Sanghasena ji, Shri Brahmrishi Patri ji, Swami Nityanand ji, Swami Sunil Bhagat ji, D.L.N, Shastri ji, Minister of Uttrakhand Shri Subodh Uniyal and many dignitaries addressed Maha Yog Dhyan Kumbh organized by Pyramid Spiritual Society at Rishikesh. Acharya Lokesh Muni highlighting the importance of Yoga and Dhyan said that all round development of person and society is possible through Yoga. Yoga destroys negative thinking and develops positive thinking. Yoga shows us the path towards making of supreme human, prosperous society and peaceful world. Bhikkhu Sanghsena ji said that Yoga is very important in our daily life. By adapting Yoga in our daily life the dream of healthy, peaceful and prosperous life can become true. Shri Brahmrishi Patari ji said that Yoga is a state of equilibrium. Yoga is not a religion or physical exercises but a lifestyle. The organiser Shri DLN Shastri welcoming everyone said that this Mahakumbh is organised with the objective to take Yoga to Indian and International masses. Humanitarian Action Interfaith Conference held in Delhi

International Committee for Red Cross and the Delhi Gurudwara Management Committee organized ‘Refreshing Humanitarian Action’ Conference to discuss the role of different religious organizations to protect humanity. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, Swami Chidanand Saraswati President of Parmarth Niketan, Maharaj, S Manjeet Singh GK President DSGMC, Mr Jenny Andland Rekrasand Regional Delegation Chief ICRC, Professor Akhtarul Wasey President Maulana Azad Vishwavudyalaya Jodhour , Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, Brahmakumari Dr. Binni Sarin, Dr. Jaspal Singh, Mr. A, the Bahá'í Faith, Mr. Bhikkhu Sanghsena, Goswami Sushil Ji Maharaj and religious leaders of various faiths took part in it. They discussed the need of humanitarian approach to establish peace in the world, everyone expressed their views. Acharya Lokesh Muni said that all religions teach upliftment of humanity. Today every country in the world is facing many problems like violence, terrorism, economic disparity and lack of education, environment pollution. It is possible to solve these problems only by the co-ordination of spirituality, science and administration. On this occasion, Prof. , Dr. Sangeeta Tank, Gaurav Yadav, Kanika Jamwal, Sugandha, Madaha Ambassador, S. Jaswinder Singh, Dr. Anuradha and other guests took part.

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