Editor Aparigraha Jain
Editor Carla Geerdes
From 13th to 15th August 2006, Terapanth Mahasabha conference was held at Bhiwani in presence of Acharyashree Mahaprajna. 700 representatives from more than 100 places all over India participated in it. We have summed up some highlights from the informations sent by our Kolkatta correspondent Sushil Kumar Bafana.
Mahasabha representatives from all over India
Mahasabha President Rajkaran Sirohia welcoming the delegates
13th August 2006
Samani Niyojika Akshay Pragya gave a broader perspective to the duties of the Sabha representatives.
Yuvacharyashree said, “Paraspropgraho Jeevanam is a great sutra to understand society and organisation. When powerful persons give helping hands to the needy and weak, society as a whole becomes powerful. Functionaries should look first what is their duty and then perform it, without looking for fame and name.
We can distinguish four important powers
- Manpower
- Moneypower
- Management power
- Morality power
Any society, which has all these four, can be termed as successful.”
Acharyashree said, “For better and more efficient management of an organisation, continuity and long term contributions are needed. Retired people could find a new challenge in working for the organisation. Capacity, time management and dedication are keywords for planning in a good direction for the organisation.”
14th August 2006
The conference started in presence of Sadhvi Pramukhaji. Her topic was on everyone's responsibility in changing the scenario.
Sadhvi Pramukhaji giving her speech, Sadhvi Niyojika (looking in direction of the camera) sitting on her right
Sadhvi Niyojika Vishrutvibhaji spoke on the qualities of functionaries, being considered as good when they strive for the aim with full willpower and do not fear adverse circumstances.
Acharyashree said, “Organisations lacking spiritual power are weak. Those unable to control their emotions, can neither live in peace, nor let live others in peace. Disciplined persons are peaceful and polite. For better results, we need to train people how to control their emotions.”
15th August 2006
Yuvacharyashree valued this day being very important for the nation, as it got independence.
H.H. Acharyashree reminded at this occasion that Acharya Tulsi had composed the song ‘Asali Azadi Apnao' (accept real freedom) when India became independent.
Conclusion: The many representatives from all over India felt that they got lots of energy from H.H and the monks and nuns, enabling them to work for the benefit of their community, as well as rendering their personal life more purposeful.
H.H. studies the kit of the conference, presented to him by trustee Vinod Baid and Mahasabha vice-president Chainrup Chindalia