Dr. Samani Rohit Pragya
Under the auspicious guidance of Samani Madhur Pragya ji And Samani Vikas Pragya ji Jain Vishva Bharati Orlando organized a three days 20th spiritual family camp from 15 - 18 January 2016 at Shergill Grand Hotel and Conference Centre in Florida. Samani Parimal Pragyaji and Samani Maryada Pragyaji from JVB Houston, Samani Satya Pragyaji and Samani Rohini Pragyaji from JVB New jersey and Samani Shukla Pragyaji and Samani Rohit Pragyaji from Miami were invited for this camp. Theme of the camp was “Nanassa Saramayaro” which means right conduct is the essence of right knowledge. Camp was attended by about 350 people including adults, youth and kids came from various states of USA like New Jersey, Houston, South Carolina, North Carolina, Detroit, Raley, Chicago, LA, and cities of Florida like Orlando, Miami, Tempa, Jackson will, West Palm Beach, Vero Beach etc.
On Friday evening event commenced with the grand welcome programme. Shri Ashok shah, president of JVB Orlando welcomed all the Samanijis who came to Orlando to enlighten the participants of the camp by sharing their knowledge through various programmes. He welcomed participants who all the way came from a range of states of USA to Orlando to attend this grand spiritual event. Respected Samani Madhur Pragyaji introduced all the Samanijis and her introduction was given by Samani Satya Pragyaji. Separate classes were organized for participants of different age groups (Adults, Young adults, Youth, Kids). After Welcome programme all the participants of various groups had introductory lectures on the theme of camp by Samanijis. The evening program closed with amazing presentation of Kavvali themed on the objective of the spiritual camp by the members of JVB Orlando.
For adults everyday programme was started with the session of Bhaktamar and Meditation by Samani Vikas Pragyaji followed by Yoga class conducted by Kamleshbhai Shah. Samani Madhur Pragyaji, Samani Satya Pragyaji and Samani Parimal Pragyaji spoke on topics like How to Purify Aura, Significance of Samayik, Power of Tolerance, How to Enhance Vital Energy, What do I get from Religion amongst adult group.
Samani Shukla Pragyaji, Samani Rohini Pragyaji and Samani Rohit Pragyaji delivered lectures on - Where do I Start, Reward of Restraint, Conflict Resolution, Design Your Destiny, Secret to Success, Map the Self Map the World, I Choose I live in Young adults and Youth group. All the lectures were interactive and followed by Q-A. Participants appreciated the practical way of explaining Jain subjects. They were also led the practice of Relaxation, Mantra Meditation and Contemplation. Through open discussion and quiz contest participants got chance to learn more about the topics.
Samani Vikas Pragyaji and Samani Maryada Pragyaji talked on Life of Lord Mahavira and Importance of Correct Breathing in children’s class. Children enjoyed learning many new things through various games and activities.
On Saturday evening musical concert was oraganised in which Surabhi (Orlando) Somansh (Houston), and Madhumita (New Jersey) presented devotional songs in their melodious voice. Audience got mesmerised in that spiritual and pious ambience.
On Sunday evening cultural programme was organised in which people enjoyed outstanding performance of children. Children presented a skit based on canonical story of self - discipline. Presentation of skit was remarkable. To give a message of a qualitative life, children presented a program based on nature which was also very impressive and attractive. Youth group presented a skit based on the teachings of the various sessions of the camp which was also received very well by the audience. Small kids learnt few poems in camp and presented them on stage. The wonderful presentation of children was greatly admired by the audience.
Samani Madhur Pragyaji mentioned about the hard work and dedication of samanijis, the whole team of JVB Orlando, children and their parents for the success of this program. Ashokbhai Shah paid thanks to his whole team to make the camp successful. After dinner in the evening a surprise program “Instantaneous Speech on Given Topic” was organised which was also enjoyed very much by the participants. On Monday the event was closed after the Bhaktamar and Meditation. People came from various places paid their high regards to Samanijis for providing them knowledge through various means. They appreciated JVB Orlando for organising this spiritual event in such a structured manner. By the blessings of Acharyashri Mahshramanji entire programme was a grand success.
