JAIN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Paryushan & Das Lakshana 2014 8032 Commonwealth Ave Mailing Address: P O Box 549 Buena Park, CA 90621-0549 Phone: 714-523-5246 Monthly Stuti khamemi savva-jive, save jiva khamantu me mitti me savva-bhuesu, veram majjah na kenai In This issue Paryushan program outline Pledges/Nakro available during Paryushan. Paryushan committee contact information Das Lakshana program outline Paryushan Program Outline August 22nd through 29th 2014 Jain festivals are characterized by both internal and external celebrations. The internal celebration is through praying and expressing devotion to Jinas, practicing meditation, spiritual studies, and renunciation. Paryushan and Das Lakshana are an important festival among the Jain festivals. It happens during late August / September commencing on the twelth day of the fortnight of the waning moon cycle and ending in the fourteenth of the fortnight of the waxing moon cycle. This is generally a rainy season in Northern parts of India. During this 18 day period, Jain scholars and monks visit temples and explain the Jain philosophy. Jains during this period practice external austerities such as fasting, limiting their normal activities, long distance travel etc. At the conclusion of the festivities, a lookback is encouraged, and Pratikraman is done for repentance of faults and forgiveness is given and asked for from all living beings. We will be honored to have Jain Scholar Shri Champakbhai Mehta for the Paryushan as our dignitary and Dr. Rameshbhai Parekh for the Daslakshana. Our local scholar Shri Harshadbhai Maniar will conduct English lectures in the evening using Power Point presentations. This year subject is ‘Aagam scriptures - the preaching and doctrines of the Lord Mahavira’. We look forward to having these renowned Jain scholars and learning more about Jainism during Paryushan. Shri Champaklal Pranjivan Mehta Education in Jain Philosophy : Studied for 4.1/2 yrs at Shrimad Yashovijayji Jain Sanskrit Pathshala, Mehsana, Gujarat, India. A foremost institution, imparting education in Jain Philosophy and Rituals, for last 115 yrs. creating no of scholars who later on opted for monkhood and became Acharyas. Here is a quick highlight of some of the activities Shri Champak bhai is actively involved in: a) Teaching Jain Philosophy, Scriptures and sutras in many Pathshalas and Sanghs in Mumbai for last 35 yrs. Presently, principal at Jawaharnagar Jain Sangh Pathshala where appx. 700 students are learning jain sutras and philosophy. b) Assisting in Publication of Book on Jainism: 'Shripal Raas' an illustrated book on jain philosophy c) Assisting in reasarch works on Jainism: 'Shrimad Devchand Chovishi' Both the above works are published by Harshadray Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, India. d) Conducting discourses during Paryushan Mahaparva: For last 35 yrs at various places some of which were at Mumbai, Kolkatta, Cochin, Calicut, Chennai in India and Mombasa - Kenya, Africa. e) Setting of examination papers & checking the papers: For last 35 years ' Shree Jain Dharmik Shikshan Sangh', Shree Jain Education Board & Shree Jain Dharmik Shikshan Society, Mumbai, 'Shrimad Yashovijayji Jain Sanskrit Pathshala, Mehasana, and Shree Jain Tatvagyan Vidyapith, Pune. f) Organising educational shibirs and camps: At 'Shree Vardhman Jain Boarding and Vidyalaya, Katariaji, Shree Cochin Jain Sangh,Cochin, and Shree Gajabhishek Jain Tirth, Saputara. Lecuters: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Kalpsutra Vanchan. 08:30 PM-10:00 PM: Various topics 1. Sangha and Dharma 2. What is Dharma? 3. Re ! Karma Tari Gati Nyari 4. Nav Prakar Na Punya 5. 18 Papasthanak 6. Samayik Dharma 7. Importance of Navpad 8. 12 Bhavna 9. 4 Bhavna 10. Avashyak Sutra Nu Rahashya 11. Pacchakhan Nu Swarup. Derasar Timings during Paryushan: 6 AM to 9 PM, Ashtaprakari Puja: 7:15 AM Monday through Friday – Friday, August 22nd and Monday – Friday, August 25th – 28th 08:30 - 10:00 am Snatrapuja 10:00 - 12:00 pm Pravchan and Kalpsutra Vanchan 12:00 - 02:00 pm Ekasana 06:00 - 07:15 pm Pratikraman (Deravasi In Aradhna Hall, Sthanakvasi In Class Room 3-4) 05:00 - 07:15 pm Chaudus pratikraman,on August 24th, Sunday. 07:15 - 08:30 pm Bhavna Bhakti,(*) Aarti & Mangal Divo in Derasar – Gheeboli 08:45 - 10:00 pm Pravachan (Gujarati in Main Hall, English in Aradhna Hall) , Prasnotary Saturday August 23rd 2014 – Cultural Program 08:30 - 10:00 am Snatrapuja 10:00 - 12:00 pm Kalpsutra Vanchan 12:00 - 02:00 pm Ekasana 02:00 - 05:00 pm Cultural Program 03:00 pm General Body Meeting (Agenda: Financial Report, President’s Report, Introduction of Nomination Committee, Fund Raising Update, Other Business) 05:00 - 06:30 pm Swamivatsalya Dinner (will be served only up to 30 minutes prior to sunset) 06:00 - 07:15 pm Pratikraman (Deravasi In Aradhna Hall, Sthanakvasi In Class Room 3-4) 07:15 - 10:00 pm Bhavna Bhakti, special Aarti, Mangal Divo-Ghee boli-in derasar. Sunday, August 24th 2014- Mahavir Janma Vanchan & Swapna Ceremony 08:00 - 09:30 am Snatrapuja 09:30 - 11:30 am Kalpsutra Vanchan 11:00 - 01:00 pm Ekasana 01:00 - 05:30 pm Swapnas, Mahavir Janma Vanchan & Parnu Ceremony 04:30 - 06:30 pm Swamivatsalya Dinner(will be served only up to 30 minutes prior to sunset ) 06:00 - 07:15 pm Pratikraman (Deravasi In Aradhna Hall, Sthanakvasi In Class Room 3-4) 07:15 - 10:00 pm Bhavna Bhakti,(*) Aarti & Mangal Divo in Derasar - Gheeboli Friday, August 29th 2014 Samvatsari 08:30 - 10:00 am Snatrapuja 10:00 - 12:00 pm Barsa Sutra Vanchan & Sangh Darsan. 12:00 - 02:00 pm Ekasana 01:00 - 03:00 pm Samvatsari Pratikraman for Parents of Young Children (in Aaradhana Hall) 03:00 - 07:00 pm Samvatsari Pratikraman (for Deravasi In Main Hall) 04:00 - 07:00 pm Samvatsari Pratikraman (for Sthanakvasi in Class Room 3-4) 05:00 - 07:00 pm Samvatsari Pratikraman (for Youth in English in Aradhna Hall) 07:00 - 08:00 pm (*) Aarti & Mangal Divo in Derasar - Gheeboli 08:00 - 09:00 pm Pravachan (Gujarati in Main Hall, English in Aradhna Hall) Saturday, August 30th 2014 08:30 - 10:30 am Tapasvi Parna. We have received great support and co-operation from all the members of the community in our mission of No Ratri-Bhojan. Keeping this in view, EC has made necessary changes to the Paryushan Mahaparv program timings. We expect same level support and co-operation from you all again during the Paryushan Mahaparv. 1) Swamivatsalya dinner will be served only up to 30 minutes prior to sunset. Sun set time during Paryushan is 7:30 pm 2) Important information regarding various program will be circulated time to time via signs/e- mails/bulletin board, don’t miss those updates. 3) Keep all your valuables in safe custody. Participation in Paryusan Bhavna-Bhakti Paryushan Bhavna Bhakti will be conducted by community local talents. Participants in Bhavna Bhakti are divided in 7 different groups. Each group leader will contact participants for Stavan practice and time schedule. Following are the groups and the lead person. 1: Mahila Mandal-Padma Shah. 2: General Group I-Dip/Krutika Sanghvi 3: Young Jains-Meena Sheth. 4: Swadhyay Group-Yogesh Shah. 5: General Group II-Bharat Shah. 6: General Group III-Dr Ramesh Kothari 7: General Group IV-Nikhil Dhami. Bhavna bhakti committee will co-ordinate with each group leader for the day, time, practice, general instruction and musicians. Please contact any of the persons listed below for questions/information or participation. Committee members: 1:Dr Mahendra Shah (714)369-8701 [email protected] 2:Gaurav Shah (818)967-8297 [email protected] 3:Pramod Shah (562)943-9294 [email protected] Pledges/Nakro Available for Paryushana August 22-August 29,2014 Daily pledges for Fri,August 22,Mon-Thurs,August 25-28. 1st Ashtaprakari Puja of Mulnayak Mahavirswami $51 each day 1st Ashtaprakari Puja of all other Ghabhara Bhagwan $31 each day, each Bhagwan Snatra Puja (Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash– Gheeboli) $101 each day Aangi (each Gabhara Bhagwan) $101 (multiple pledges allowed) Evening Aarti & Mangal Divo (**) Gheeboli Evening 24 Tirthankar Aarti (**) Gheeboli Additional small 11 Aartis $ 51 each. Chamar,each day,with Aarti,Mangal divo $ 31 each Daily Pledges for Sat & Sun – August 23,24 & Samvatsari August 29, 2014 1st Ashtaprakari Puja of Mulnayak Mahavir Swami $201 each day 1st Ashtaprakari Puja of all other Ghabhara Bhagwan $101 each day, each Bhagwan Snatra Puja (Aarti, Managal Divo & Shanti Kalash – Gheeboli) $251 each day Bara Sutra & Kalpasutra Padhravvanu, Darshan,Pujas Gheeboli Aangi (each Ghabhara Bhagwan) $201 (multiple pledges allowed) Evening Aarti & Mangal Divo (**) Gheeboli Evening 24 Tirthankar Aarti (**) Gheeboli Chamar,each day,with Aarti,Mangal Divo $ 31 each. Additional Aartis $ 51 each Pledges for Swapna Ceremony (Sunday August 24) Munimji Ghee boli Bhagvan’s Parents Ghee boli 1-Elephant 2-Bull 3-Lion 4(*)-Lakshmiji 5-Garland 6-Moon 7-Sun 8-Flag (Dhwaja) 9-Kalash 10-Padma Sarovar 11-Ratnakar 12-Vimaan 13(*)-Jewels 14-Fire Swapna utarvanu Gheeboli Vasakshep pooja $151 Phul Pooja $151 Ami Chhatna & Sangh Darshan for each of Swapna. Gheeboli Each one will have five opportunities. (*) Shri Laxmiji Swapna # 4 will have Raffle ticket. The Jewels Swapna # 13 will have ghee bolis. Sangh Tilak to 14 Swapnas Beneficiaries Gheeboli 1: Swapna gheeboli to start on Saturday. 2:Nakro/boli items-majority items' aadesh will be given from 22nd August onwards. 3: Swapna laabh- upto 4 persons. 4: Swapna Darshan- upto 4 persons. Route will be in front of stage only. Pledges for Parnu (Cradle) Ceremony Parnu Bandhavanu (*) Gheeboli Cushion & Mahavir Bhagvan