After the departure of one-month program candidates on June 30th, the schedule consisted of a series of lectures in Jaipur on subjects associated with philosophy and doctrines of Anekant. These academic sessions deliver by Prof. Kusum Jain, Prof. Dr. Kamal Chand Sogani and Prof. Dr. D.N. Bhargava, the most recognized Jain scholars started from July 1st and lasted till July 5th.
The period July 5th till July 14th was planned for independent research work by the scholars to prepare a presentable paper to the fellow scholars on some topics related to their study in the school. Ms. Lynna Dhanani, Ms. Smita Kothari and Ms. Jennifer Lett chose to stay back in Jaipur and conduct their study under the supervision of Prof. Sogani; Mr. Gollner, Mr. Nominian, Mr. Acosta, Mr. Smith and Ms. Angellica, Ms. Yuneikys and Ms.Nicole decided to conduct their research at Parashnath Vidhyapeeth, Varanasi; Ms. Farah Siah, Ms. Daniela and Ms. Sonia chose Delhi while Prof. Gelburd decided to conduct the study in Mumbai and Ellora. At Varanasi, the school organized lectures by Prof. Tiwari and Prof. Samtani. Parashnath Vidhypeeth director Dr. Pandey and his research scholars assisted the ISSJS scholars in their academic pursuits. At Delhi, the candidates conducted field studies with the support of Director ISSJS on a need basis.
All the scholars returned to Delhi, Jain Mandir Chhoti Dadabari South Extension Part II for completing the remaining program. We had lectures by Prof. B.C. Bhaskar, Dr. Priyadarshana Jain, Dr. H.C. Jain in the first week of our program at Dadabari. In the afternoon special meditation classes were conducted by Swami Dharma Nandji at Dadabari. We also visited Acharya Shri Vijay Ratna SundarSuriji at Gujarat Vihar for an excellent discourse and discussions on various scholarly subjects.
The last week was planned for presentations by the scholars of their research work conducted. Some of the presentations, especially by Ms. Dhanani, Prof. Gail Gelburd and Mr. Nominian were very innovative and detailed. On July 23rd, all the scholars were invited by the director at his residence for dinner and distribution of completion certificates. It was an enjoyable get together for all. The last two days were spent at Hastinapur where we had academic lectures by Prof. Anupam Jain and Prof. P.N. Mishra along with special discourses, pujas by Ganani Pramukh Gyan Mati Mataji and Ganani Chandana Mati ji. The scholars also visited all the temples and Nasiaji at Hastinapur.
All the scholars returned home by 28th July except two who decided to take a short trip to Dilwara temples and Abu before returning home.
A Few Photographs:
Scholars with Gyan Mati Mataji
Hastinapur Mandir
Hastinapur
Farewell at Dr. Jain's house
Scholars at Dr. Shugan Jain's house
Certificates given to the scholars