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Ahimsa Times December , 2014 Vol. No. 173 in Community Service for 14 Continuous World Over + 100000 The Only Jain E-Magazine Years Readership "In conclusion let me assert my conviction that, Jainism is an original system, quite distinct and independent from all others and that, therefore it is of great importance for the study of philosophical thoughts and religious life in ancient India".......Albert Einstein SAINTS SEERS FROM JAIN SHWETAMBER SHRAMAN SANGH TO MEET AT INDORE Jain Acharya Dr. Shiv Muni, head of Shraman Sangh has declared that a congregation of all Jain saints of his sect would meet at Indore on the 20th to 29th March, 2014. He has desired that as many saints as possible belonging to this sect should make an effort to attend the congregation. The theme of the conclave is VISION- 2040. It is expected that decisions of far-reaching importance would be taken with the cooperation of all the participants. Shraman Sangh has been discussing the conclave for last many years. But due to practical difficulties the event was on hold mode for a long time. The biggest issue was participation of Saints from across the country, who have to walk all the way to the venue. Acharya Shri is looking forward to now make best use of the conclave. This will also help him in addressing various issues of the Sangh both relating to Saints and Shrawaks. The Sharman Sangh in last few years has seen the sense of insecurity and indiscipline both in Saints and Shrawaks. Many of our Saints walked out. The prescribed code of conduct for Saints also needs a re-evaluation and re- assessment as this has been personalized by individuals over a period of time. The Shrawak groups are also having diverse views and lack common platform. Professional, Competent and Resourceful leadership in the interest of community is missing. It is expected that, this conclave will discuss and resolve the issues of common apprehension. All India Swetamber Sthankwasi Jain Conference, New Delhi has constituted a committee to look after the arrangements and travel details for Saints. It is expected that, the conclave will also be addressed and attended by Shrawaks in large number. On behalf Ahimsa Foundation and Ahimsa Times, We wish the Shraman Sangh congregate all the success in its objectives. Our Hearty Greetings to all the organisers, speakers and delegates for an inspiring and uplifting participation. May the special energies raised radiate outwards thus beneficially affecting all concerned and may," The Holy Ones Guide and Bless this Special Event". TEENAGE MONK CHANDRAPRABH CHANDRA SAGARJI LEAVES SPECTATORS AGAPE WITH MEMORY SHOW Mumbai, 16th September, 2014 : An audience of around 3,000 people witnessed the marvel of memory at an interesting spectacle in Mumbai. Sixteen-year-old Jain Monk Chandraprabh Chandra Sagarji Maharaj Saheb performed the 'Shatavdhan' test before a public gathering at Shanmukhananda Hall. 'Shatavdhan' is a feat which requires extreme application of memory. The audience poses 100 questions to the challenger who must recall the questions and answer them, first in ascending then in descending order. When a spectator speaks a particular number, the expert must be able to recall the question against that number. Complicated questions on the subject of mathematics as well as history are asked during this session. The audience is given a pen and a book of questions for reference. The teenage monk performed the 'Shatavdhan' from 9.00am through noon. Chandraprabh Maharaj was a student at a convent school but renounced the world and became a Jain Monk at the age of 15. He says he has achieved this knowledge within this short span of a year thanks to his avid worship of Goddess Saraswati. He knows 5,000 'shlokas' by heart. The organisers claim it was the first such performance in English in the world. The event was jointly organised by Saraswati Sadhana Research Foundation and Jain International Organisation. The programme was held under the patronage of Ganivarya Naypadmasagarji Maharaj Saheb. "There are few monks who can perform this feat. Pujya Acharya Naychandra Sagar Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb is the person who taught this skill to his disciple Mahashatavdhani Munishri Ajitchandra Sagarji. Ajitchandra Sagarji performed in Gujarati two years ago at the same venue. 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B( 1b(] Pã PÝ Ý* PÝ <` [Ýc7 `WR Ý\- Ý\cù P bÝR[2] bõ cÝ Ý\-Ý\cù P) X^Ý WÝ( C 1b(]ù bõ C èSù P Ý\-Ý\cù P) aÞ -bèLऽ !PcÝ WÝ W) #aÞ ौb èS bõ ] ßè ÷( < õ ौb èS W)<] PÝ ूcÝ !PcÝ WÝ( (Q] P) ) / aÞ PV æ, !P *]Ý ß #aÞ PÝ_ã æ( LaÝ æ, b LUÝ ù ^ RcÝ] [P * ![2Ý bõ -ँcP PÝ Ý* )RÞ( TEMPLES GANAGITTI KUNTHUNATHA JAIN TEMPLE, HAMPI BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY Ganagitti Temple in Hampi is a Jain temple.