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JSGD Jain Vani Publication # 6 October 2007

JAIN VANI

Jain Society of Greater Detroit 29278 W. 12 Mile Road,

Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4108 (248) 851-JAIN (5246)

Tax ID: 38-2368360

Temple Hours:Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Sunday 8:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Aarti & Mangal Divo 11:30am & 7:30pm

Executive Committee

President Rajiv Maheshwari (248) 488-1332

[email protected]

Vice President Anand Bora

(248) 661-6698 [email protected]

Financial Officer Peenal Shah


Secretary Chetan Shah


Publication Officer Hemang Shah (248) 681-2483

[email protected]

Event Coordinators Rachna Parakh (248) 865-4401

[email protected]

Bharti Shah (248) 539-3856

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Board of Trustees

Chairman Ramesh Shah (248) 661-4250

Vice -Chairman Bipin Shah

(248) 442-9474

Treasurer Praful Shah

(248) 851-1978

Public Relation Jayesh Mehta

(248) 474-3389

Trustees Raj Jain

(248) 539-4569

Jagdish Shah (248) 347-4576

Rajiv Maheshwari (248) 488-1332

Pujari

Pankaj Shah (248) 865-0908

Jai Jinendra, It is hard to imagine that summer flew by so quickly and we are approaching colder weather. Diwali and our New Year are soon approaching. We wish you all a very happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year. We completed the celebration of the Paryushana Parva during September 8-15, ending with Parna for Sakal Sangh on September 16th. We had one Maas Khaman (30 fasts), one 14 Ayambil followed by 16 fasts and over 36 adults & youth who completed Atthai (8 fasts) or higher tapasya with good 'Shata'. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee, we want to offer our Michchhami Dukkadam to all of you. We seek forgiveness from all of you for any transgressions through Man (Thoughts), Vachan (Words) and Kaya (Actions). During paryushan, we achieved a great milestone - approval from our general membership to install partitions in the Social hall for the Study classes. Constitution committee did a great job encouraging members to participate and caste vote. On October 6th, society arranged a Jatra to Lansing Temple. A bus full of people (50+) joined us for this Jatra. Our members participated in Dwaja Ceremony and Snatra Puja while they were there. We really appreciate Manojbhai & Minaxiben from Lansing for organizing a very nice lunch for all our members. We also want to thank Vinaybhai Shah for taking lead in organizing this Jatra. Excited by the response, we may be having another Jatra in 2008 – stay tuned. Ayambil Oli was from October 18-26, followed by parna on 27th. About 35 people did the entire oli. We hope all the Ayambil tapasvis are in good shata. Our next major program is the Diwali Day celebration on November 10th. Program details are included in this newsletter. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Our new membership directory will be published and distributed at the Diwali program. All the members were contacted individually to ensure that the information is accurate and current. Thanks to all of the volunteers who called our members and your support in providing the latest information. Before Paryushan, our volunteers called the members for a friendly reminder to pay off past dues pledges and donations. Thank you all for responding positively to the volunteers. It was a great response, and we have received substantial past due amount.

Publication # 6 October 2007

Jain Society of Greater Detroit www.jain-temple.org

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EC Sub-Committees

Building Management Shashi Shah Rahul Munot Pravin Shah

Education Vinay Shah

Mahendra Kapadia Mahendra Shah

Religious

Sharad Shah Snehal Shah

Swadhyay

Mahesh Vora Shashi Shah

Web Development Rajiv Maheshwari

Hall Management

Open

Audio/Video Mahendra Doshi Saurabh Shah

Bipin Shah

Site Management Open

Hall Rental Anand Bora

Inventory Management

Sohini Shah Shital Shah

Library

Heena Shah Suresh Shah

JAINA Directors

Hemant Shah Manish Mehta

JOY Advisors Meena Shah Ashok Jain

BOT Sub-Committees

Constitution Girish Shah

Audit

Bhupendra Shah

Long Range Planning Nalin Shah

Fund Raising Arvin Shah

Social Services Hemant Shah

UPCOMING EVENTS (Entire schedule is available on the JSGD website at http://www.jain-temple.org)

Sunday 11/4/2007 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Study Class Friday 11/9/2007 08:00 PM-09:30 PM Mahavir Nirvan/Gautam Swami Jaap

Saturday 11/10/2007 08:00 AM-10.00 AM New Year Dhwar Opening / Chaitya Vandan Saturday 11/10/2007 02:30 PM-04:00 PM Snatra Puja Saturday 11/10/2007 04:00 PM-04:30 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo / Shanti Kalash Saturday 11/10/2007 04:30 PM-05:30 PM General Body: EC / BOT / Nomination UpdateSaturday 11/10/2007 05:30 PM-07:30 PM Swamivatsalya Dinner Sunday 11/11/2007 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Hindi Puja

Thursday 11/15/2007 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Gyan Pancham / Dev Vandan Sunday 11/18/2007 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Study Class

Thursday 11/22/2007 To Be Announced Thanks Giving Navkar Jaap (JOY) Friday 11/23/2007 06:30 PM-09:30PM Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman

Saturday 11/24/2007 N/A Palitana Yatra Saturday 12/1/2007 12:30 PM-02:00 PM Ekasana Sunday 12/2/2007 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Study Class Sunday 12/9/2007 10:00 AM-01:00 PM Antaray Karma Nivaran Puja Friday 12/14/2007 07:30 PM-10:00 PM Monthly Bhavna, Aarti & Divo, Social Hour Sunday 12/16/2007 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Study Class Sunday 12/16/2007 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Hindi Puja

DIWALI PROGRAM DETAILS

The Jain Society of Greater Detroit will celebrate Diwali on Saturday November 10, 2007. All the Jain Society members and their families are invited to come and celebrate this auspicious event. Program details are as follows:

08:00 AM New Year Dhwar Opening / Chaitya Vandan 02:30 PM-04:00 PM Snatra Puja 04:00 PM-04:30 PM Aarti / Mangal Divo / Shanti Kalash 04:30 PM-05:30 PM General Body: EC / BOT / Nomination Update 05:30 PM-07:30 PM Swamivatsalya Dinner There will be gheeboli for Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash.

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Our Temple needs maintenance, and we are in process of paying off members’ loan as much as possible as well. Let us all work together to make our Temple debt free. The 2008 fund raising dinner is tentatively planned for March 22nd at Burton Manor, Livonia. We assure you that there will be lots of fun, food, and entertainment just as we had this year. So, please mark your calendar now for next year. Thanks and Jai Jinendra! Rajiv Maheshwari Ramesh Shah President, Executive Committee Chairman, Board of Trustees


Date Amount Names09/08/07 Aarti $71 Anand/Mona Bora

Divo $51 Bipin/Vijaya ShahS.K. $101 Sharad/Nalini Shah

Bhavna $251 Jagdish/Bhanu Shah\Bhavna $251 Shailesh/Sohini Trivedi

09/09/07 Aarti $51 Anant/Rashmi ShahDivo $151 Navin/Daksha ShahS.K. $251 Anand/Mona Bora

09/10/07 Aarti $61 Kirti/Bhavna Shah (Windsor)Divo $41 Vijay/Ranjan Shah (Windsor)S.K. $71 Shashi/Shital Shah

Bhavna $251 Rajendra/Pratibha Modi09/11/07 Aarti $51 Jayprakash/Bharti Shah

Divo $51 Jayprakash/Bharti ShahS.K. $81 Jayprakash/Bharti Shah

Bhavna $251 Amit Jindas Shah09/12/07 Aarti $111 Jayprakash/Bharti Shah

Divo $111 Jayprakash/Bharti ShahS.K. $131 Jayprakash/Bharti Shah

Bhavna $251 Peenal/Niral ShahBhavna $251 Shreyas/Purvi Shah

09/13/07 Aarti $61 Shailesh JainDivo $51 Shailesh JainS.K. $125 Jayprakash/Bharti Shah

Bhavna $251 Sapna Shreyas ShahBhavna $251 Study Class AB-Sr Group (Ketur Doshi)

09/14/07 Aarti $61 Sharad/Nalini ShahDivo $61 Jayprakash/Bharti ShahS.K. $71 Pravin/Jyoti Shah

Bhavna $251 Rajendra/Pratibha ModiBhavna $251 Vijay/Ranjan Shah (Windsor)Bhavna $251

09/15/07 Aarti $81 Snehal/Payal ShahDivo $61 Jayprakash/Bharti ShahS.K. $125 Jagdish/Shaila Shah

Pratikraman $251 Dinesh/Sunita DagliPratikraman $251 Rajiv/Mamta MaheshwariPratikraman $251 Mahesh/Kirti VoraPratikraman $251 Mahendra/Padmini Sheth

09/16/07 Aarti $101 Kalpesh/Tarang ShahDivo $91 Bipin/Sohini ShahS.K. $201 Kalpesh/Tarang Shah

Total $6,240

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Gheeboli During Paryushana - 2007 Swapna Darshan Day

Swapna Item Amount Names Phone # 1. Lion Flower Mala $101 Kaushal/Kinal Mehta Pearl Mala $151 Vastupal/Varsha Shah Darshan $401 Shan & Kalpana Chandrakant Gandhi 269-979-3140 2. Elephant Flower Mala $101 Himanshu/Shruti Shah Pearl Mala $151 Arvind/Jaya Shah Darshan $351 Vastupal/Varsha Shah 3. Bull Flower Mala $101 Rajesh/Vinita Parekh 248-476-7682 Pearl Mala $151 Rashmikant/Renuka Shah Darshan $701 Rajiv/Mamta Maheshwari 4. Laxmidevi Flower Mala $1,001 Arvind/Jaya Shah Pearl Mala $2,001 Arvind/Jaya Shah Darshan $4,444 Arvind/Jaya Shah 5. Garland of Flowers Flower Mala $101 Chetan/Purvi Shah 734-394-1606 $101 Shailesh/Shilpa Shah Pearl Mala $151 Kalpesh/Tarang Shah $151 Rajiv/Mamta Maheshwari Darshan $351 Sharad/Nalini Shah 6. Moon Flower Mala $101 Pragnesh/Jigar Shah 519-258-7443 $101 Praful/Pratima Shah 248-851-1978 Pearl Mala $151 Rohit/Punita Shah Darshan $501 Mohanlal Chunilal Chauhan (c/o Rakesh Mohanlal Chauhan) 734-975-19857. Sun Flower Mala $101 Nimesh/Sonal Shah 734-674-9401 $101 Ketan/Janki Shah Pearl Mala $151 Pragnesh/Jigar Shah 519-258-7443 $151 Rakesh Mohanlal Chauhan 734-975-1985 Darshan $801 Rajiv/Mamta Maheshwari 8. Flag Flower Mala $101 Mahendra/Saroj Shah $101 Samar/Purvi Teli Pearl Mala $151 Mahendra/Saroj Shah $151 Pravin/Surabhi Shah Darshan $701 Mahendra/Indira Doshi 9. Urn (Kalash) Flower Mala $101 Pratik/Nehal Shah $101 Sanjay/Sejal Jhaveri Pearl Mala $151 Kirti/Bhavna Shah (windsor) $151 Shirish/Vidya Shah $151 Bipin/Sohini Shah Darshan $651 Kirtan/Gita Patel 10. Padma Sarovar Flower Mala $101 Girish/Asha Shah $101 Ketan/Janki Shah $101 Arvind/Hansa Kapadia Pearl Mala $151 Vijay/Ranjan Shah (Windsor) $151 Vipin-Shirish/Vidya Shah $151 Ankit/Kinnari Shah $151 Narendra/Asha Sheth Darshan $801 Ankit/Kinnari Shah


11. Milky Ocean Flower Mala $101 Praful/Pratima Shah $101 Gunvant/Anila Shah Pearl Mala $151 Manoj/Surabhi Modi $151 Manish/Sunita Zaveri Darshan $1,501 Ashwin/Purnima Shah 12. Viman Flower Mala $101 Arvind/Ramila Shah $101 Shashikant/Sadhna Shah Pearl Mala $151 Kumarpal/Indira Shah $151 C.B./Madhu Malde Darshan $2,501 Anantbhai/Jayaben Koradia $2,501 Arvind/Jaya Shah 13. Heap of Jewels Flower Mala $101 Bhupendra/Neena Shah $101 Chirag/Darshita Jhaveri Pearl Mala $151 Ramesh/Sheela Shah $151 Pravin/Jyoti Shah Darshan $601 Raju/Pratibha Modi 14. Smokeless Fire Flower Mala $101 Pravin/Jyoti Shah $101 Amit/Usha Singhi Pearl Mala $151 Jaswant/Mita Shah $151 Kalpesh/Tarang Shah Darshan $751 Shirish/Vidya Shah Parna Flower Mala $601 Bipin/Sohini Shah Pearl Mala $701 Smita Sheth Bhagvan Padharavavanu $3,001 Vinay/Sneha Shah Darshan/Taking Home $2,801 Kirtikant/Kokila Sheth Tilak $301 Pravin/Jyoti Shah Ami Zarna $551 Kalpesh/Tarang Shah Aarti $2,101 Bharat/Geeta Tolia Arvind/Jaya Shah Mangal Divo $2,001 Kirti/Bhavna Shah (Windsor) Vijay/Ranjan Shah (Windsor) Ashok/Anjani Shah (Windsor)

Procession Gheeboli 1 Lion $101 Arvind/Ramila Shah 2 Elephant $101 Kirtikant/Kokila Sheth 3 Bull --- 4 Laxmidevi $251 Rajiv/Mamta Maheshwari 5 Garland of Flowers --- 6 Moon --- 7 Sun $101 Ajay D. Dagli 8 Flag $101 Nilesh D. Dagli 9 Urn (Kalash) $101 Rashmikant/Hemlata Shah

10 Padma Sarovar --- 11 Milky Ocean --- 12 Viman --- 13 Heap of Jewels --- 14 Smokelass Fire ---

Parna $351 Pravin/Jyoti Shah Total $39,924 Mahavir Swami Mugat $4,501 Ashwin/Purnima Shah Parshwanath Mugat $4,444 Ashwin/Purnima Shah Total $48,869


Gheeboli During Paryushan - 2007 Samvatsari Day

Amount Names Barsa Sutra $2,001 Bhupendra / Neena Shah Pratikraman Bhanavavanu $1,001 Mahendra/Saroj Shah Samayik Levanu $501 Mahesh/Kirti Vora Saklahrath $351 Pravin/Jyoti Shah Snatasya Thoy $651 Manoj/Surabhi Modi Sat Lakh $701 Rajiv/Mamta Maheshwari Vanditu # 1 $351 Bipin/Vijaya Shah Atichar $1,701 Nagindas Kachrabhai Shah (c/o Bipin/Vijaya Shah) Michhami Dukkadam $701 Akshay/Shweta Shah Vanditu # 2 $251 Shashi/Shital Shah Vanditu # 3 $301 Shashi/Shital Shah Ajit Shanti $501 Pravin/Surabhi Shah Moti Shanti $1,001 Pravin/Surabhi Shah Santikaram $451 Lalit/Bharati Shah Samayik Parvanu $401 Mahesh/Kirti Vora

Total $10,865

Swamivatsalya Sponsorship - Paryushana - 2007

No. Last Name Name Phone No. Amount

1 Fadia Deven N 706-413-3119 $101 2 Shah Peenal / Niral 248-592-1992 $101 3 Maheshwari Rajiv / Mamta 248-488-1332 $101 4 Shah Bipin / Vijaya 248-738-7599 $101 5 Shah Rashmi / Renuka 248-476-4635 $101 6 Jhaveri Arham Chirag 201-925-2447 $51 7 Shah Girish / Asha 248-347-0705 $101 8 Doshi Ketur & Family 734-762-9882 $101 9 Shah Mahendra / Saroj 734-453-2968 $101

10 Shah Anay, Anya, Avi (Arvind / Ramila) 248-828-1736 $101 11 Shah Rajiv / Reepal $101 12 Sheth Kokila $101 13 Mehta Ajit / Rita $51 14 Shah Vijay / Ranjan (Windsor) $101 15 Sanghvi Prakash / Kirti $101 16 Shah Pragnesh / Jigar(Canada) $51 17 Shah Ankur, Payal Kalpesh/Tarang $101 18 Deo Purushottam / Manjul $101 19 Jain Anil / Savita $101 20 Shah Shreyas / Purvi $101 21 Zaveri Manish / Sunita $101 22 Modi Manoj / Surabhi $101 23 Shah Gunvant / Anila $101 24 Dagli Ajay D. $101


Swamivatsalya Sponsorship - Paryushana - 2007 25 Doshi Vikram / Minal $101 26 Koradia Family $251 27 Shah Rashmi / Hemlata $51 28 Shah Jayna, Rahul / Niyati $101 29 Shah Jayant / Heena $101 30 Shah Natwar / Manju $101 31 Shah Ramesh / Sheela $101 32 Chauhan Rakesh Mohamlal $101 33 Shah Rohit / Jyoti $51 34 Anonymous $151 35 Varde Uday / Anita $101 36 Shah Parthiv / Shirali $101 37 Shah Pravin / Jyoti $101 38 Shah Kamlesh / Ushma $51 39 Shah Shantaben J (Nalin Shah) $51 40 Shah Hansaben M (Nalin Shah) $51 41 Shah Piyush / Rashmi $101 42 Tolia Sunit $51 43 Shah Suresh / Bina $101 44 Shah Champaklal J. $51 45 Shah Suresh / Ila $51 46 Patel Kirtan / Coita $101 47

Total $4,296

Parna Day Pledges No. Name Amount Comments 1 Koradia Family $501.00 Tapsvini Tapsyani anumodna nimite 2 Pradeep and Hema Shah $201.00 3 Bipin and Vijaya Shah $501.00 Joy 4 Rohit and Jyoti Shah $151.00 5 Pravin and Jyoti Shah $101.00 6 Rajnikant and Veena Shah (Cincinnati) $101.00 7 Kaushik and Sonal Patel $251.00 8 Kirtan and Gita Patel $101.00 9 Dr. Kamlesh and Deepa Parekh $251.00 In honor of Ushaben Deepakbhai Shah's Tapasya

10 Hasmukh and Meena Patel $101.00 11 Satish and Suhasini Mistry $101.00 12 Mayank and Deepa Jhaveri $151.00 In honor of Veer Jhaveri's Tapasya 13 Harish and Charu Bhatt $101.00 In honor of Ushaben Deepakbhai Shah's Tapasya

Total $2,613.00


Tapasya During Paryushan 2007 Fasting for 8 and More Days

Name Spouse's Name No of Days - Fasting 1 Pravinbhai Shah Surabhiben 30 2 Snehalbhai Shah Payalben 16 Fasts+14 Ayambil 3 Bharatiben Shah Hasmukhbhai 3rd Varshitap 4 Jyotiben Shah Rohitbhai 2nd Varshitap 5 Bipinbhai Dalal Sohagben Varshitap 6 Jayaben Koradia Anantbhai 66th Ayambil Oli 7 Purviben Shah Shreyasbhai Navkar Tap 8 Kalpeshbhai Shah Tarangben 16 9 Ranjanben Shah Vijaybhai 10

10 Ranjanben Shah Rameshbhai 9 + 8 11 Harsukhbhai Doshi Bhadraben 9 (maun) 12 Bhumit s/o Divyakantbhai/Minaben 8 13 Dharini d/o Divyakantbhai/Minaben 8 14 Veer Jhaveri s/o Mayankbhai/Deepaben 8 15 Ashaben Shah Girishbhai 8 16 Bhavnaben Shah Kirtibhai 8 17 Chandreshbhai Doshi Hemaliben 8 18 Harshadbhai Shah Manishaben (Cincinnati) 8 19 Jagdishbhai Shah Shailaben 8 20 Jayprakashbhai Shah Bhartiben 8 21 Jyotsanaben Shah Rajnibhai 8 22 Kavitaben Shah Dipenbhai 8 23 Kirtanbhai Patel Gitaben 8 24 Kirtiben Vora Maheshbhai 8 25 Lalitbhai Shah Bhartiben 8 26 Manojbhai Shah Minaxiben 8 27 Monil Shah Nilkeshbhai/Neenaben 8 28 Namrataben Mehta Abhishekbhai 8 29 Neenaben Shah Bhupendrabhai 8 30 Pankajbhai Shah Rakshaben 8 31 Payalben Shah Anantbhai 8 32 Prafulbhai Shah Pratimaben 8 33 Pravinaben Ravani Bharatbhai 8 34 Punitaben Shah Rohitbhai 8 35 Reenalben Shah Jaimikbhai 8 36 Rohitbhai Shah Devyaniben 8 37 Sharadbhai Shah Naliniben 8 38 Shashibhai Shah Shitalben 8 39 Sheelaben Shah Kantibhai Shah 8 40 Sohiniben Shah Bipinbhai 8 41 Sureshbhai Shah Rekhaben 8 42 Tarulataben Shah Hemantbhai 8 43 Ushaben Shah Deepakbhai 8


BOT Corner

Annual General Body Meeting: Our annual general body meeting will be held during the Diwali program. Please share your views and any comments that you have to help us serve you better. Study Class Partitions Approval: General membership has approved the installation of partitions and the stage curtain in the Social hall. The final cost for partitions and motorized stage curtain is in process. Thanks to all the members participating in the voting process. Mahendra Shah will lead the Partition Project committee. Constitution change: Our constitution committee is working on revising bylaws for voting and quorum procedures. The committee has done an outstanding job for voting during Paryushan. If you wish to get any information about our constitution or have any question, please call Girish Shah at 248-347-0705. Shikhar & Marble Maintenance: This year, we are working hard to accomplish needed maintenance. Temple SHIKHAR needs extensive repair. We are working on quotes with various contractors to get the best repair price for cleaning and sealing the marble on the Shikhar, Bhumati, Ghabhara, and floor area. If you have any question regarding the temple maintenance please call Ramesh Shah (248-661-4250) or Jayesh Mehta (248-474-3389). Fund Raising: Next Fund raising dinner is tentatively planned for March 22, 2008. Please mark your calendar, and do not plan any activity on this day. We hope to have 100% participation. Please call Arvind Shah (Jaya travel) at 248-681-5233 for any comments and/or suggestions. Please solicit your friends and business associates for advertising in the fund raising brochure. This is one of our major programs to collect funds for maintenance and efficiently manage the day-to-day activities of the temple. Pledges and Donations: Please, pay all your current and past due pledges and donations as soon as possible. You can bring your payment check personally during the Diwali program. If you have any question, regarding your past dues, please call Praful Shah at (248-851-1978) or Peenal Shah at (248-592-1992). Guru Mandir Donors: All the donors’ names will be displayed in the Guru Mandir before the Diwali program. The names will be displayed according to the guidelines established during the Pratishtha time. If you have any question, about donors name for Guru Mandir, please, call Nalin Shah at 248-689-8296.

A message from Paryushan Parna Sponsors - Arvind & Jaya Shah This year the Tapasvi’s Parna was sponsored by Arvind, Jayaben, Akshay, and Sweta Shah Family. The family thanks all the volunteers who helped them in the kitchen, serving the food, cleaning, setting up the tables etc, for making a great success. The sponsor family thanks Bharatiben Doshi for leading a team of Smitaben Sheth, Kalpnaben Badani, Charuben Parekh, Minaben Shah, Manishaben Patel, and Bharatiben J. Shah. Please accept the apologies for missing any names. The family also thanks BOT and EC for giving them an opportunity to perform Parna for the Sakal Sangh.


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Message from the Publication Officer Jai Jinendra. It is my pleasure and a gratifying experience to serve the JSGD as a Publication Officer for 2007. It has allowed me to keep JSGD members informed of all society activities, events, and important news through the Jain Vani and E-mail group. I take this opportunity to thank all the contributors to the Jain Vani publications and emails. I also thank all members of JSGD to provide me this great opportunity to be of service to you. During this time, if I have made any mistakes in any of the communications or hurt anyone’s feelings knowingly or unknowingly, I seek and request your forgiveness. Nimesh Shah has accepted to be our new Publication Officer. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve our JSGD and Jai Jinendra.

Hemang Shah

October 2007 Aymbil Oli Recognition

JSDC recognizes the following families for sponsoring October 2007 Aymbil Oli.

1. Doshi Ichhaben 2. Kordia Anantbhai and Jayaben 3. Munot Rahul and Gayatri 4. Shah Manoj and Minaxi 5. Shah Pratik and Sangeen 6. Trivedi Shailesh and Sohini

Invitation to Sakal Sangh for Shree Navkar Mantrakshar Puja

• Sakal Sangh is invited for Shree Navkar Mantrakshar Puja at Shreyasbhai and Purviben Shah’s home on November 4th, Sunday, at 2:30 pm to celebrate the 'Navakar Tap Aradhna' of Purviben.

• Their home is located at 3374 Shakespeare Drive in Troy. Please come in puja clothes if you want to participate. Swami Vatsalya dinner will be served after the puja. If you have any questions, please contact them at 248-643-0072.


October 2007 Jain Study Class CornerJai Jinendra Quote for the month: “Religion is supremely auspicious; non-violence, self-control, and penance are its essentials. Even the Indras (Devs) bow down before him whose mind is always preoccupied with religion.”

All the Students Graduated – As of Sept 2007, all the students graduated to the next higher class and started with new curriculum. This is 2-year curriculum based on input from teachers, parents, and available literature from JAINA. In September 112 students attended the study class. Folding Partition Approval – To reduce noise level while the classes are being conducted, a proposal for folding partition was submitted to general membership. This proposal was approved and will create 3 closed rooms when the classes are in session. Thanks to the members for their support. Paryushana Highlights Youth Tapascharya – During Paryushana 16 students completed various tapascharyas such as Ekasana, Besana, Upavas, etc. This made them eligible to score 16 or more points. The highest score was of 48 points (Atthai by Veer Jhaveri). CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENT - TAPASVIS. Youth Presentations 3 students made a presentation during Paryushana days as follows:

• Monika Kothari – Relationship of 2 great souls – Mahavir Swami & Gautam Swami • Vishal Mehta – Explanation of Mohaniya Karma • Nirali Lathia – My favorite Pilgrim Place - Palitana

Bhakti – This year the first attempt was made to devote one evening of Bhakti program by youngsters and it was very successful. 18 young students participated in singing Bhakti songs and stavans with support of musical instruments. Book Store – During Paryushana, we sold religious books at the base price (excluding shipping). The goal to sell the books was let the members know about available literature for own use as well as for use by youngsters. We appreciate the help of Rajnibhai Shah, Dipakbhai Shah, and Pannaben Shah to keep the store open. Penny Drive – We had a successful “Penny Collection Drive” and collected 464 dollars. Bhartiben J. Shah will give this to the local charities. Thanks to the volunteers for managing the table and the members for their contribution. Explanation of Pratikraman in English – We had one evening session to educate youth members and young adults about Paryushan Parva and Importance of Pratikraman. Presentation included importance of specific Sutras and its history etc. The session was attended by 20 members. Search for Teachers – Study Class is in need of few enthusiastic and committed teachers. If you think, you are one of them; please contact Mahendra J. Shah or Vinay C. Shah. We will assist you, coach you and put you in proper group as long as you are motivated and enjoy creative teachings. Class sponsors for month of September were – Anuj & Rupal Shah, Ramesh & Sucheta Gandhi, Pravin & Surabhi Shah, Manish & Varsha Mehta, Dimple & Dipa Shah, Kamal & Sunitha Jain, Jayant & Heena Shah (7 Life time sponsors). Class sponsors for month of October are – Jagdish & Shaila Shah, Rajiv & Bhavana Shah, Rajendra & Meena Patil, Daga Family (Pannalal & Anokhidevi, Mohanlal & Kanudevi), Pradip & Madhu Modi, Dharmendra & Rachna Parakh, Mahendra & Saroj Shah, Pravin & Jyoti Shah (8 life time sponsors) plus Nimish & Avani Shah (1 monthly sponsor). As of today, we have 77 Life Time sponsors – More Information about the class is posted on bulletin board. We recognize all the sponsors with special thanks and appeal the readers to add their names in the sponsorship list. Sponsorship chart is posted on bulletin board and/or you may talk to us. Future Study Class Dates for year 2007 (Time 11 AM to 1 PM)

October 14th November 4th December 2nd October 28th November 18th December 16th


We’ve got some other really great events coming up as well. The Snatra Puja is coming up. Everyone is welcome! There is also the Navkar Jap on Thanksgiving Day for all the souls that are killed that day. The board will be serving breakfast. Make sure you come early; you don’t want to miss that! We are already beginning to plan some traditional events, like the Lock-In and Winter Camp. If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, contact me or anyone on the board. We all feel that this will be a great year and we’re excited to get started!

President: Neal Shah

[email protected] 734 455 5260

Vice President:

Trisha Jain [email protected]

248 681 3131

Secretary: Freyal Shah


Treasurer: Neil Shah


Public Relations:

Neal Gandhi [email protected]

586 884 6010

Anshul Mehta [email protected]

734 355 8246

Publications Officer: Kajal Ravani


Historian:

Vishal Mehta [email protected]

734 355 6896

Web Director: Anuj Shah


Advisors:

Meena Shah (248)-433-3570

[email protected]

Ashok Jain

Jai Jinendra! JOY is getting off to a great start this year. Our first event is the General Body meeting. It will be on October 28th, directly after study class for about an hour. We’ll eat some snacks, talk about JOY, and what the members want to see happen this year. Then we’ll go bowling until about 4:30. Transportation will be provided to the bowling alley and then back to the temple. All JOY members; make sure you come! It’ll be a lot of fun.

Library News

• Library is open every other Sunday (Study Class Sundays only) from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

• Please come and look at the collection of Books, Audio- Video and some CDs.

• There are new English storybooks with pictures for younger children. • We thank Mr. Avinash Patil for helping us for many years. We wish

him and his family the best of luck in their relocation to Chicago area. • One Important Request: Please do not put any books, magazines in

the library or office without calling Heena Shah. (Tel. #. 248-649-0981).

• Thank you all for your donation. We need story books in English and Guajarati, in good condition.


JAINA UPDATE October 24, 2007

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE VICTIMS’ RELIEF FUND PICTURES ON THE TV ARE NOT PRETTY. THE IMAGES ARE REMINDER OF HURRICANE KATRINA, MOST DIASTROUS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS OF THIS DECADE IN USA. IN S. CALIFORNIA, ONE MILLION PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EVACUATED FROM THEIR HOMES. THOUSANDS HAVE LOST THEIR HOME, THEIR MOST PRECIOUS POSSESSION. A LOT OF MEMBERS OF INDIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY HAVE ALSO BEEN AFFECTED. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE INCLUDING FIREFIGHTERS ARE INJURED. FEW DEATHS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED. GOVERNMENT IS DOING ITS BEST. BUT, WE THE BELIEVERS OF JEEVDAYA (COMPASSION FOR FELLOW LIVING BEINGS) CANNOT ESCAPE OUR RESPOSIBILITY. IN THE PAST, WHENEVER AND WHEREEVER, NATURAL CALAMITY HAS STRUCK, JAINA WAS THERE. WE MUST DO OUR SHARE TO HELP THE VICTIMS, JUST AS WE DID FOR VICTIMS OF KATRINA, TSUNAMI, EARTHQUAKE OF GUJARAT, NORTHRIDGE (CA) AND LATUR. JAINA IS WORKING IN COLLOBARATION WITH JAIN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE ARE APPEALING EACH OF YOU TO DONATE WHAT YOU CAN FOR THESE VICTIMS. IF YOU HAVE BEEN MOVED BY THE ENORMITY OF THIS TRAGEDY, TIME TO ACT IS NOW. AS A JAIN, IT IS OUR HIGHEST MORAL OBLIGATION TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF HELPLESS VICTIMS OF THIS TRAGEDY. YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE (IN USA) CONTRIBUTION WILL MAKE A REMARKABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE INNOCENT VICTIMS. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK, PAYABLE TO JAINA & MAIL IT TO: PRAKASH MEHTA 2960 MOTHER WELL COURT OAK HILL, VA 20171. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING JAINA REPRESENTATIVES: DR. DHIRAJ SHAH DR. MANIBHAI MEHTA DILIP V. SHAH CHAIRMAN, WCS PROJECT MANAGER PRESIDENT, JAINA 716-773-1314 714-898-3156 215-561-0581 PRAKASH MEHTA BHADRESH DHILA CO-CHAIRMAN, WCS CO-CHAIRMAN, WCS 703-352-8340 301-570-1117


Announcements

EC Publication Officer - Nimesh Shah will be our new Publication Officer replacing Hemang Shah. His email address is - [email protected]

Building Management Committee - Pravinbhai Shah Religious Committee - Snehal Shah


Condolences

JSGD sends its condolences and prayers to the Bipinbhai & Vijayaben Shah family members on the loss of beloved father late Pujya Naginbhai Shah at the age of 95 years in Ahmedabad in India. Bipinbhai’s family has pledged a donation of $ 1001 to JSGD in his father's memory. JSGD thanks them for their donation.

Birth Announcements

• Rajesh and Nisha Shah of Windmere, Florida announce birth of daughter Anya on 7 August, 2007.

• Vinit and Anuja Shah (parents) announce birth of son Ansh on 18 August, 2007.

• Nimisha and Leslie Shah (parents) and Ramesh and Ranjan Shah (grand parents) announce birth of Mya in September 2007.

• Chirag and Aarti Shah (parents), and Ramesh & Sheela Shah (grand parents) announce birth of

Diya in September 2007.

Swapnadarshan Day Swamivatsalya Recognition The Swapnadarshan celebration was well attended by our society members. The swamivatsalya was successful and many positive comments about food management were rec’d from the society. This event would not have been successful without the help of our various volunteers who assisted in cooking the food and serving it. We would like to thank these volunteers for all their help during this event. The volunteers for cooking were Shruti Nahata, Madhu Modi, Ami Lakhani, Asmi Mehta and Ranjanaben Parakh. Our sincere thanks to Kalpana Shah for assisting us with the “Kela Saag”. We also want to thank the volunteers for roasting papads, making yogurt and serving food. Behind every successful event lays the efforts of several volunteers and it our pleasure to work with such talented and dedicated members.

Great Men's Views on Jainism "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."- Dr. Herman Jacobi "Jainism is of a very high order. Its important teachings are based upon science. The more the scientific knowledge advances the more that Jain teachings will be proven." - L. P. Tessetori, Italy "I adore so greatly the principles of the Jain religion that I would like to be reborn in a Jain community."

- George Bernard Shaw We learn from scriptures (Sashtras) and commentaries that Jainism exists from beginning less time. This fact is indisputable and free from difference of opinion. There is much historical evidence on this point."- Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak "There is nothing wonderful in my saying that Jainism was in existence long before the Vedas were composed." - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Vice-President, India "Truly speaking, Jainism is an independent and original religion, for it is neither Hinduism nor Vedic religion, but of course it is an aspect of Indian life, culture, and philosophy."

- Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister, India

JSGD Jain Vani Publication # 6 October 2007

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