Dear All,
Jai Jinendra and hope this finds you well.
I write to cordially invite you and your family to join us on Sunday, August 9, at the ashram.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Panchkalyanak Puja by Narendrabhai Nandu ji and his son Kaivan, with commentary
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Swamivatsalya
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Vyakhyaan by Acharya Roop Chandji Maharaj and Muni Amrender ji Maharaj
Narendrabhai Nandu ji is a master vidhikarak who is a possessed with incredible understanding of the principles, responsibilities and methods associated with various Jain auspicious events. His talent lies in communicating these in simple terms to all and bringing a wide-section of the community together.
Acharya Sri Roop Chandraji Maharaj is a deep reservoir of wisdom and simplicity. His focus is in helping people simplify life. Maharaj Saheb is a linguist and knows Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Hindi, Gujrati and English. He is also scholar and speaks fluently from the Vedas, the Upanishad, the Bhagwat Gita, the Dhammapada, and the Bible. Maharaj Saheb is currently visiting Siddhachalam and will be here on various days during August, including for the August 15 Jain Dharma and Yoga Camp and for the Digambar Sammellan on August 30.
Muni Amrender ji Maharaj is a frequent visitor to Siddhachalam. This year, he will be with us during paryushan parv. Muni ji holds a master-equivalent degree in Sanskrit and a masters degree in Philosophy. He has studied and written on Hindu, Buddhist and Jain scriptures. Muniji is an accomplished teacher of Arhum Yoga, the form of yoga taught by Acharya Sushil Kumar ji Maharaj, the founder of Siddhachalam. Muniji will take an active part in the August 15-16 Jain Dharma and Yoga Camp at the ashram.
Siddhachalam invites and welcomes sadhus, sadvijis and scholars to visit with it periodically for short stays. It has dedicated facilities for their stay. We urge you to take the full benefit of their presence.
Finally, please save your dates for the August 15-16 Jain Dharma and Yoga camp. We will also be joined by Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu ji, Yoga master Shanti Parakh ji, and Prof. Courtney Schlosser for the camp.
Sincerely
Jaipat Singh Jain
Vice Chairman & President
International Mahavira Jain Mission