Decorum And Discipline - Bases For Development
- Sadhvi Kanak Shri
Kolkata, 10th February, 2011
The 147th Maryada Mahotsav was celebrated in the pious presence of Sadhvi Shri Kanakshri ji, the learned disciple of Acharya Shri Mahashramanji at the Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Mahasabha Bhawan under the guidance of Terapanthi Sabha, Kolkata. At the beginning, Sadhvi Shri Kanakshri ji with due respect read out the 250 year old written Maryada Letter by Acharya Shri Bhikshu and also explained that this letter is the base for the celebration of the Maryada Mahotsav.
Tripdi Prayer, Jai-Jai Sashan: Jai Maryada and ‘Sangpurush-Chirayu Ho’ - the celebration started with the chanting of these Sanskrit Mantras. The atmosphere became religious with the dramatized presentation of the ‘Sangh purush! Asthamay Naman Hamara’, creation of Sadhvi Shri Kanakshri ji.
Sadhvi Shri Kanakshri ji highlighted the historical aspect of the Constitution of Terapanth written by Acharya Shri Bhikshu and the 4th preceptor, Jayacharya that - the Terapanth religious group is small in size but large in species. Although it is 250 years old but its management has the esteem capability of providing guidance to the various modern era religious institutions. Sadhvi Shri also said - the reason for the strength, diversity and development of Terapanth is because of its unified guidance, decorum and discipline. Sadhvi Shri read out the rules written by Acharya Shri Bhikshu and the other Co-Sadhvis expressed their gratitude and respect towards Acharya Shri by solemnly promising to abide by the rules. On this event, the innumerous co-followers expressed their respect towards ‘Shrawak Nistha Patra’ (the letter of allegiance) and took an oath to carry out the established code of conduct.
Sadhvi Madhulekha ji said - the faith, service and dedication of the Terapanth is a three dimensional solution to all the problems. She also said that indiscipline is the root problem of today’s era. There should be discipline at homes and amongst families.
Sadhvi Madhulata ji, Madhulekha ji and Shantiprabha ji presented a song.
On this event, on behalf of the Terapanthi Sabha, Shri Mulchand Daga and Shri Kailash Goyal presented their thoughts. Smt. Jatan Bengani, president of the Terapanth Mahila Mandal; Shri Malchand Bhansali-Upashak and Secretary of South Howrah Sabha; the special guest from Delhi, Dr. Kusum Lunia; Shri Dilip Marothi and others also put forward their thoughts. Shri Budhmal Dugar, presented the huge cut-out of Acharya Shri Mahashramanji to Sadhvi Shri Kanakshri ji. Dr. Kusum Lunia gifted the book ‘Unchi Udaan’ written on the theme of female foeticide to Sadhvi Shri Kankashriji. Teethi Darpan, published by Mitra Parishad, Kolkata was gifted by Shri Mulchand Daga to Sadhvi Shri. The smooth coordination of the event was carried out by Sadhvi Shri Madhulataji and the Joint Secretary of the Kolkata Sabha Shri Rajendra Nahata. The event came to an end by the chorus song- Sangh Gaan. Upashak Sri Mahendra Kochar, Sri Basant Patawari and others were instrumental in presenting the live news from the events at Rajaldeshar. Sadhvi Kanakshri ji’s chaturmas for the year 2011 was announced to be held at South Kolkata by H.H.Acharya Mahashramanji at Rajaldeshar.
Photos
Maryada mahotsav 2011 at mahasabha bhawan, kolkata under jain swetamber terapanthi sabha kolkata
Manglacharan by mahila mandal-10.02.2011
Sadhvi madhu lekhaji speaking 10.02.2011
Sadhvi kanakshriji and fellow sadhvis
Shrawaks and shrawikas
Shrawaks and shrawikas
Sri rajendra nahata compering the programme-10.02.2011
Mahila mandal lay followers singing
Sri moolchjand daga
Arham mandal members
Sadhvi madhu lataji
Cross sectiopn of the audience
Dr kusum lunia from delhi presenting her book to sadhvi shri ji -10.02.2011
Sri budhmal dugar presenting a photo cut out of acharya mahashramanji to sadhvi kanak shriji -10.02.2011
Group of sadhvi shri in chorus song- maryada geet- 10.02.2011
Sadhvi kanak shriji enlightening the lay followers - 10.02.2011.