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Singapore Jain Religious Society
Management Committee
Paryushan Samuh Parna Swami (sjrs@sjrs.org.sg)
Mahaparva (14 Sep) Vatsalya Parag Desai (P) Mita Shah
2018 Parresh Timbadia (VP) Dhaval Desai
Chaitya (30 Sep) Hitesh Shah (Hon Sec) Rajesh Shah
(6-13 Sep) Paripati Hitesh Doshi (Asst Sec) Devang Shah
(16 Sep) Rikesh Desai (Tres) Shilpa Avlani
Kenal Kothari (Asst Tres)
Date: 29 Aug 2018
Jai Jinendra
Dear Members
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Paryushan 2018 (6-13 September 2018)
This year’s Paryushan (both for Sthanakvasi and Deravasi group) will be conducted from 6th to 13th September. For
this year’s Paryushan, we have the honour of inviting two profound spiritual leaders from Veerayatan in Bihar, India.
Upadhyay Sadhviji Yashaji Maharaj: She is a Great Orator, writer, thinker with an
amazingly gentle personality. Her insight is both vast and profound. She is adept at
writing holy scripts and discourses in various languages. She has completed her BA from
Pune University in India and Revered as "Upadhyay" by Rashtrasant Upadhyay Shri
Amarmuniji Maharaj among many saints of India from all religions. 6 decades of
thorough & deep study of Agam Sutra, Sukti Triveni, Tatvartha Sutra, Uttradhayayan
Sutra, Samaysar and many other Jain scriptures and philosophy from the Acharya Shri
Chandanaji and Upadhyay Shri Amar Muniji Maharaj. She has deep knowledge and
command over Vedic, Jain and Buddhist Shastra and is well versed in Prakrit, Sanskrit,
Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati Languages. She is presently working closely with Pujya Acharya Shri Chandanaji in the
field of Education, Social Services & spiritual retreats with full devotion and dedication. She has also travelled all
over India and many countries, including Australia, Africa, Muscat, UK, USA etc. for Pravachan and Meditation on
the Occasion of Paryushan Mahaparva and many other spiritual programs of the Jain, Buddha and Vedic Religion.
Sadhviji Shri Sanghamitraji: She is a first ever US citizen to take Jain Diksha in the USA.
Sadhvi Sanghamitraji, prior known as Mangalam is associated with Veerayatan, Bihar,
India, since her childhood. At the young age of 5 years, she memorized Bhaktamar,
Kalyan Mandir and the entire Tatwartha Sutra and many other Jain Stotras. She has
been blessed with the opportunity of studying scriptures and ancient languages such
as Sanskrit and Prakrit under the Dynamic and scholarly guidance of Param Pujya
Gurudev Amar Muniji Maharaj and Acharya Shri Chandanaji Maharaj. She is also
blessed with an enchanting melodious voice which has mesmerized and touched the
hearts of thousands of people around the world. She is a source of inspiration to many
and spreads her spiritual energy through singing soulful Bhajans and delivering deeply touching spiritual messages.
She is fluent in seven languages including Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Marathi, Gujrati, Rajasthani and English. Her
melodious voice uplifts the spirit and peace and joy wherever heard. Among her works are her efforts toward
organizing and leading Veerayatan's spiritual retreats. True to her name, Shri Sanghamitraji is a friend to one and
all. Currently, she efficiently handles Veerayatan Global and Veerayatan Palitana.
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Complete detail program schedule for Paryushan is as below:
(All the morning and evening pravachans will be in Gujrati and Hindi)
Date Time Event Details Pravachan Topics
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
6 Sep 2018 6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
Thursday Paryushan : Jeevan Vikas ka Parva
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan
(पर्यष
ु ण : जीवन ववकास का पवु)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
7 Sep 2018
Antar Yatra – Oopar Tarang - Bhitar
Friday
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan Sagar
(अन ् तर्ाुत्रा – ऊपर तरं ग, भीतर सागर)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
Interactive Youths meetup with
2.00 PM to 3.30 PM
Sadhivijis (1)
3.30 PM to 5.00 PM English Pratikaman (1)
8 Sep 2018 6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
Saturday
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
Anaasakti Param Sadhana
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan
(अनासक् तत परम साधना)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
10.45 AM to 12.30 PM Swastik Competition (2)
(For all age groups)
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
9 Sep 2018 6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
Sunday Manavjaati ke Vikaas me Jaindharma
ka Yogdaan
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan (मानवजातत के ववकास में जैनधमु का
र्ोगदान)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
3 PM to 5.30 PM Mahaveer Jayanti Celebrations
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
10 Sep 2018 6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
Monday Amrit Sagar Prabhu Mahavir,
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan Kalpasutra Vachana
(अमृत सागर महावीर, कल्पसूत्र वाचना)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
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9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
11 Sep 2018 Samajik Da yitva Aur Adhyatmik Vikaas
Tuesday
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan (सामाजजक दातर्त्व और आध्र्ाजत्मक
ववकास)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan
6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Sthanakwasi Pratikaman – Level 2
12 Sep 2018 6.30 PM to 7.45 PM Derawasi Pratikaman – Level 1
Wednesday Singapore ke liye Veerayatan
8.00 PM to 9.45 PM Evening Pravachan
(ससंगापयर के सिए वीरार्तन)
9.45 PM to 10.00 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo
Samvatsari : Maitri Parva aur
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM Morning Pravachan Alochanaa
(संवत ् सरी: मैत्री पवु एवं आिोचना)
11.00 AM to 1.00 PM Alochanaa
13 Sep 2018 Derawasi Samvatsari Pratikaman
Thursday 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM Ladies – Level 1
(Samvatsari) Gents – Level 2
Sthanakwasi Samvatsari
Pratikaman
6.30 PM to 9.30 PM
Ladies – Level 1
Gents – Level 2
9.00 AM to 10.00 AM Parna Proceedings
14 Sep 2018
10.00 AM to 1.00 PM Samuh Parna by the Sangh
Friday
Das Lakshana – Day 1
15 Sep 2018 Ineractive children session with
3.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Saturday Sadhivijis (3)
16 Sep 2018
9.00 AM to 1.00 PM Chaitya Paripati (4)
Sunday
23 Sep 2018 Charity Event – driven by COMMIT
5.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Sunday (5)
Das Lakshana – Day 10
30 Sep 2018
10.00 AM to 12.00 PM Pravachan by Samanji Shrutpagyaji
Sunday
12.00 PM to 2.00 PM Swami Vatsalya (6)
(1) – Please contact Apurva Kothari over whatsapp (81847566) for details
(2) – Please register with Dhaval Desai over whatsapp (91111576) for Participation
(3) – Please contact Dhaval Desai over whatsapp (91111576) for more details
(4) – Please register with Devang Shah over whatsapp (91899956)
(5) – Please register with Sandeep Kothari over whatsapp (97891635) for Participation
(6) – Please register at the link - https://sjrs-swami-vatsalya-2018.eventbrite.sg for the Swami Vatsalya event
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Please contact Smitaben Shah (87994640) from Sunday 2nd Sep onwards, for booking meal schedule with
Sadhviji’s.
Swastik Competition for all age groups (Sunday Sep 9, 10:45am – 12:30pm)
Continuing from the success of last few years, Swastik competition will be open to all age groups. Kindly note that
a prior registration will be required. Please register your participation with Dhaval Desai (91111576) with the
name and age of the participant. Limited slots available.
Note:
• Only plain rice (white or brown) and dry grains should be used for making the Swastik. Colored rice will NOT
be permitted.
• Base to draw the Swastik can be brought from home or can be provided on request.
• All materials to be brought from home by each participant.
English Pratikraman (Saturday Sep 8, 3.30pm)
This year once again we will conduct English Pratikraman. It was first introduced in 2014, led by our Paryushan
speaker, Shri Pravinbhai K Shah. As chairperson of the JAINA Education committee and Jain e-Library in-charge, he
had worked with other Jain leaders to create this publication of English Pratikraman, meant for all Jains, including
youth and children.
We will be conducting the Pratikraman based on the latest version. It would be an additional Pratikaman, planned
for Saturday 8th Sep @3.30pm, to enable all to attend and with your families. If any member is keen to assist in
conducting, please contact Apurva Kothari (81847566). We encourage all to attend.
Digambar Paryushan (14-23 September 2018)
Pravachan and
Day Time Venue Cultural Program
Friday, 14 Sep to Evening Pravachan
Sunday, 23 Sep 7.45 pm - 9.45 pm Sthanak Hall Level 2
Saturday, 15 Sep Spl Classes by invited Scholar on
3.30 pm - 6.15 pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Jainism Concept
Sunday, 16 Sep
3.30 pm - 6.15 pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Afternoon Vidhan by invited Scholar
Saturday, 22 Sep Workshop / Spl Classes by invited
3.30 pm - 6.15 pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Scholar on Jainism Day 1
Sunday, 23 Sep Workshop / Spl Classes by invited
3.30 pm - 6.15 pm Sthanak Hall Level 2 Scholar on Jainism Day 2
Chaitya Paripati – Sangh Yatra (Sunday Sep 16, 8:30am – 12:30pm)
SJRS is pleased to conduct the Sangh Yatra this year as well, extending to our membership. Chaitya Paripati is one
of the five kartvya's of Paryushan. It follows the Jain traditional practice of "Local Tirth Yatra" by visiting Jain
temples for darshan. Light lunch will be provided after the event. Kindly note that a prior registration is required
for this event. A small token of registration fee $5/- will apply for each participant over 6 years of age.
We encourage members for a generous donation to support this event.
Registration is open for Limited seats on first-come-first-serve basis. Please register your name with Devang Shah
(91899956).
PAGE |4International Coastal Cleanup (15 September 2018)
SJRS is pleased to collaborate with Shinnyo-En (Buddhist organization located near our Sthanak) for the above event
as done previously, as part of our community activities connected to the environment.
This year the International Coastal Cleaning will be held on Saturday Sep 15 and we have been allocated a site at
East Coast Park. We will start the cleaning around 8:30 in the morning and should end around 11:00am.
We encourage members to participate in the initiative together with their family. Please contact Anuj Jain at
81391564 if you would like to join.
Diwali 2018 (2-4 November 2018) & Bestu Varsh (8 November 2018)
As mentioned in our last circular, SJRS plans to have Bhagwan Shri Mahavir Swami’s murti 10th year pratistha
anniversary and Diwali celebrations from 2nd to 4th November along with Singer Hardik bhai and his troops invited
from India specially to captivate us spiritually through their melodious songs and music. We have Bestu Varsh
manglik on 8th November. Further detailed schedule of the program will follow in the next circular.
Shibir 2019 (2-5 February 2019 – Chinese New Year holidays)
We are pleased to announce that MC is planning to organize an overseas shibir during Chinese New Year holidays
between 2nd to 5th February 2019. Further details will follow in subsequent circular when the program is finalized.
Please mark your calendar to block these dates.
Jain Shala – 3Q 2018 Calendar
July August September
01 05 02
Classes No Classes Classes
08 12 09
Excursion to Buddhist Special Paryushan +
temple Classes Swastik competition
15 19 16
Classes Offsite Class No Classes
22 26 23
No Classes Classes Classes
29 30
Classes No Classes
PAGE |5PAST EVENTS UPDATE:
Workshop by PP Acharya Lokesh Muni (3-5 August 2018)
PP Acharya Lokesh Muni led us through three days workshop with four pravachan sessions spread nicely over three
days from 3rd to 5th August. He with his charismatic oratory and tremendous knowledge on the various topics
covered, took all those attending the sessions on the spiritual journey with his words. The pravachan were given in
Gujrati and Hindi.
Harmony Games – (4th August 2018)
This year’s IRCC Harmony Games was hosted at
Maha Bodhi School on 4th August from 10am to
2pm. A team of 11 of our YJS signed up to represent
SJRS. The Harmony Games consisted of 6 games.
The games were Captains Ball, Nerf War, Soccer
Bubble Bump, Archery Tag, Dodgeball and a game
with elderly. Each game was a real fun. After the
physically tiring and challenging games, a Chinese
Vegetarian Lunch was like icing on the cake.
Everyone really enjoyed the food.
Overall, it was a morning filled with lots of fun. The
kids did really enjoyed and made friends.
PAGE |6Jain Shala – Offsite class at Bedok Reservoir (19th August 2018)
An exciting off-site class was organised at Bedok
Reservoir Park, and there was a good turnout of 38
SJS children & teachers attending this class. The
excitement could be seen on the children faces,
since it was a new location with the beautiful
reservoir as a backdrop. The windy weather added
to the joy as well.
The class commenced with meditation and light
jogging, followed by explanation regarding Anger
Management and the importance of controlling
“negative thoughts”. There were also quizzes &
games and sumptuous idly, chutney & cupcakes for
all the children. It was, indeed, a Sunday morning
well-spent, with positive take-aways by the
children.
Blood Donation – Interfaith Blood Donation Event (26th August 2018)
SJRS was proud to collaborate with IRCC and Geylang Serai CC to organize a blood donation drive on 26th August at
Masjid Khalid (Joo Chiat Road). It was really encouraging to see our members coming forward and donating blood.
SJRS received a token of appreciation from the MP Professor Fatimah Lateef for our contribution to the society at
large.
PAGE |7IMPORTANT: A NOTE ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT.
With the recent implementation and enforcement of Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) by the Personal Data
Protection Commissioner (PDPC), we would like to inform all SJRS members that the Management Committee(MC)
is working on introducing processes and controls, with regard to the Collection, Usage, Disposal and Storage of
personal data that it collects from members.
The MC is also pleased to announce that Shri Sanjeev Gathani has volunteered, and been appointed as SJRS’s Data
Protection Officer (DPO). In the coming months, SJRS will also be publishing its privacy policy and members will be
able to view same, on our website.
In the meantime, we would like to remind all SJRS members not to misuse or share the data in the SJRS Members
Directory that was previously published, with third parties or circulated for any commercial purposes. The
information collected by SJRS and shared with its members is solely intended to facilitate communication of society
activities and not for commercial activities.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
❖ SJRS messages on WhatsApp: Members should save SJRS WhatsApp number: 82977001 on their phone to
receive SJRS broadcast messages. To update your contact details, please send email to sjrs@sjrs.org.sg
❖ Sthanak is available for use to all members who wish to organize religious/other activities. We encourage
all members who wish to use the Sthanak premises to fill up the request form available on our website 2
weeks before the event.
❖ We humbly request that members do not leave any religious books or items at SJRS premises. We do not
have any usage nor space to manage them. Thank you for your understanding and support.
❖ Members are requested to signup for monthly Giro contribution to support the society. You can write to
sjrs@sjrs.org.sg to request for the Giro forms.
Jai Jinendra
SJRS Secretariat
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