TJYG supports Nirbhaya

A rally was organized at Nitin Company on 23rd December, 2012 for the protest of "Delhi's Case". TJYG joined the rally.

Blog Performance

Today I saw a astonishing result on Google when I typed "Thane Jain". Our blog was first one to appear in the search result. This means our blog is given priority higher than the "Thane Jain's" own website.

Not only this, our Facebook Page was 5th on the search page.

As you all are aware we have visitors on this blog from USA and UK but in these months we are also having visitors from around the globe. We now also getting more visitors from Germany and Latvia.

How to Live Till 100 Years

 
Step 1
Take an active life, both mentally and physically. You should not be obsessed about health, but you need to do some exercises. Walking, golf, swimming - anything is welcomed. Use a program of stretching to maintain flexibility and lift weights to prevent osteoporosis.

Step 2
Keep yourself at an ideal weight. If you are overweight you will limit the chances of exceeding the age of 100 years. Drink moderately and do not smoke at all.Numerous studies have shown that married people live longer than singles.


Step 3
Eliminate stress that is not necessary in your life because it leads to a shorter life. If you find a satisfying job that you like that will help to prolong your life. If you are retired do something that will give meaning to your life.


Create better links with friends and loved ones. This may be more difficult than to live 100 years, but it will be very helpful if you manage it. Live simply.
Stay away from boring and depressed people. Even 100 years is little time to waste. There are many fun things you need to do.

Do we really use 10% of brain?

We have heard the saying from many that we use only 10% of our brain or some might go to the extent saying we use only 2% and more over they add that if we could never use our 100%. Some also say Albert Einstein itself used only 20% and bla and bla...

So, We took their taunt or advise as truth and believed it. Even though their claim was not supported by any research or Fact.

But now a new research has proved them wrong. Below is the article published in Economic Times on 8th December, 2012

Article in Economic Times on 08/12/2012

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Introduction

Destruction of Karmas

While travelling on the path of spiritual progress, a person destroys all eight types of his karmas in the following sequence:

First Mohaniya (Delusion), then 
Jnana varaniya (Knowledge), 
Darasna varaniya (Vision), and 
Antaraya (Natural Qualities) all three together. 

At this time, he attains keval_jnan and he is known as Arihant, which is also known as Tirthankara, Jina, Arhat, Kevali, or Nirgantha. Lastly the remaining four karmas namely 
Vedniya (Pleasure and pain of the body), 
Nama (Body), 
Gotra (Social standing), and 
Ayu (Life span) are destroyed. 
At this time, he attains total liberation and he is known as Siddha.

The first four karmas are called Ghati karmas because they obscure the natural qualities of the soul.  The last four karmas are known as Aghati karmas because they do not affect the qualities of the soul, but they are associated to the physical body of the soul.  Once a person destroys all his Ghati karmas, he will definitely destroy all of his Aghati karmas before his death.  No fall back can occur after the destruction of Ghati karmas.

Karma in Jainism

There are many types of karma. However they are broadly classified into the following eight categories:

1. Mohniya karma - It generates delusion in the soul in regard to its own true nature, and makes it identify itself with other external substances.
2. Jnana varaniya karma - It covers the soul's power of perfect knowledge.
3. Darasna varaniya karma It covers the soul's power of perfect visions.
4. Antaraya karma - It obstructs the natural quality or energy of the soul such as charity and will power. This prevents the soul from attaining liberation. It also prevents a living being from doing something good and enjoyable.
5. Vedniya karma - It obscures the blissful nature of the soul, and thereby produces pleasure and pain.
6. Nama karma - It obscures the non corporeal existence of the soul, and produces the body with its limitations, qualities, faculties, etc.
7. Gotra karma - It obscures the soul's characteristics of equanimity, and determines the family, social standing, and personality.
8. Ayu karma - It determines the span of life in one birth, thus obscuring soul's nature of eternal existence.

The first four karmas are called Ghati karmas because they obscure the natural qualities of the soul.  The last four karmas are known as Aghati karmas because they do not affect the qualities of the soul, but they are associated to the physical body of the soul.

While traveling on the path of spiritual progress, a person destroys all eight types of his karmas.

Also see - Destruction of Karma

Significance of OM

OM represents the wholeness of the universe and the eternal sound of Brahman (the universal soul) that permeates it. All Hindu mantras generally begin and often also end with OM. It has been frequently mentioned in the Vedas and offer scriptures of Hinduism.

Below is a PDF file which further highlights the significance of OM. 

The syllable OM, can also be spelled as AUM. According to one interpretation:

• “A” stands for creation,
• “U” stands for preservation, and
• “M” indicates destruction or dissolution.

The Power of Chanting Om:

1. The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.
2. When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure, all pervading light and consciousness.
3. Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice. Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also sing Om in a beautiful way. The rythmic pronunciation of Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications which ensure self-realization.
4. Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous power. They will have luster in their eyes and faces.

Symbols in Jainism

Apart from the major symbols in Jainism, we also have these lesser known Symbols each signifying different meaning and have their own importance.

OM in Jainism

We are very familiar with the OM as seen in the picture below

OM in Hinduism

but very few are versed with the symbol of OM in Jainism. This symbol is also used in Buddhism.

OM in Jainism

Also see Significance of Om

Unity in nepal - Jain Temple

I recently visited Nepal, being Jain we all search for Jain temples in our travel path. So did I.

I was amazed by the unity shown by the Jain's in Nepal at this visit to Jain Temple. The temple is both of "Svetambar" and "Digambar". This is the first temple which I know of which is symbol of unity in these two panths.
The temple was of two floors one for each panths.

1st Floor - Mahavir Swami Murti

TJYG Health

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Symbol of Jainism

Below is the Symbol of Jainism

Jain Symbol

 This Jain symbol was agreed upon by all Jain sects in 1974.

Why there are 24 Tirthankaras only?

The answer to this question can be perhaps available from the 87th stramza of "Yashstilakchulikc" scripture written by Acharya Somdev Suri. 

He observes:
There are indefinite number of Graha (Planet) – Nakshatra – Taras (Stars) (Heavenly elements in the sky). But their numbers has been shown to be limited by the rule of nature. In the present era of Utsarpini time-span, there are 24 times only when these heavenly elements are positioned in the best location. This is a certainty. 
Therefore there are only 24 Tirthankaras only not a one less not a one more.

Ancientness of Jainism

Jainism is considered to be an ancient religion with a history of many centuries. However the written record of ancient Indian people is very scares. Therefore, we have to depend more on secondary sources such as traditional lore, religious literature, archeological works and anthropological research.
Recent archeological research in Afghanistan, Pakistan and North - West India provide a much clearer picture of early Jain history. During this course of historical past, Jainism has gone through several changes and reforms and has also been divided into several sects.

The traditions and philosophy that Jains follow to-day or even those Mahavir followed in his own day, are very ancient. In fact, Jains claim that Jainism is an ETERNAL religious. The Kāl Chakrā (The Time Circle) devised by Jainism try to prove that Jainism is an eternal religion. There have been several innumerable such cycles throughout eternal time. Many western and eastern historians have attempted studying Jainism and they could realised that the Jainism has deep roots in history.

Comming Soon - TJYG Listings

Based on the idea by Adarsh Madrecha for listing all the businesses of Jain Brothers Residing in thane, on our website, we are soon going to launch "TJYG Listings" as a service to business man which shall serve both the purpose of Listing as well as advertisement for them.

The advantage for TJYG shall be that business men will have to give donation to TJYG for getting listed on our website. So, this shall be win win situation for both. The donation received from these listing shall go in the common fund of TJYG which shall be used for Charity Purposes.

  

Chiraj Intodia's Birhday Celebrated

Chiraj, a new member of TJYG invited us all for his 21st Birthday Party. 

Here are some of the pics.

TJYG at Chiraj's House

 
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United Garba

Once again all Jains of Thane united to organize united Garba Dance on 20th, October, 2012. This is third of its kind program organised by TJYG earlier programs being Mahavir Jayanti and Pratikaman.

Here are some of the pics of the program.

New Commenting System

Today I make a new addition to our website "The Disqus Commenting" system. This new system shall allow users to comment on the posts and also allow to reply to the comments of another user, rate up or down the comments of other user, see what others are commenting on, hot discussion posts and so on.

New Commenting System

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Mobile Website

With increasing no of members accessing website from mobile handsets specially from android devices I have now come up with a mobile version of this Blog/Website.

Now you can have a mobile optimized website on mobile which is more faster and looks good on small screen.

To visit the mobile version of the website just point your browser on mobile phone to website URL ThaneJain.blogspot.com or use new URL ThaneJain.CO.CC.

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Personality Development lecture

A personality development lecture was kept at Nirmala Niketan hall, near Vartak Nagar on 13th October, 2012.

"SharmanJi" gave lecture on how to live life with positive way and always be cheerful and happy.
They were of the opinion that in order to have power in life we should follow POWER

P - Patience
O - Optimism
W - Will
E - Energy
R - Right Attitude

Sachi's Birthday

Grand party was given by Arvindji Hingad on 8th October, 2012 on Occasion on his daugter's First Birthday.

Here are the few pics of the pary and the superb decorations

Crossing 2000 Mark

From starting this Blog on 22nd March. 2012, this blog has crossed 2000 page-views. While Writing this post the page-views are now 2027..

Visitors on Thane Jain Yuva Group as on 8th Oct, 2012

This is a great achievement for a small blog like this, that in just 6 months we have crossed 2000 mark considering the fact that this blog is actively read by only members(72) of this Group.

On occasion of this achievement I have created a new web address for this website. "ThaneJain.co.cc" This address is shorter than the existing "ThaneJain.blogspot.com". Members had suggested to shorten the URL and now it is. Just adding 'co.cc' after Thane Jain.

This blog is not only read by Indians, but also have visitors from around the globe.

First Time Accounts

These are the Financial Statements for the 6 Months Ending 30th September, 2012.

Hence Forth All the Accounts reporting shall be done 6 Monthly

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Ashish Badala Birthday Celebrated

Ashish Badala, a member of Thane Jain Yuva group gave party on occasion of his 22nd birthday. All Enjoyed the party with dance, jokes, play, food....

Full party room was decorated with balloons by his sister, sandhya and friends. There were about 32 members present at the party.

A new tradition started at the party "No Gifts". As suggested by some members that we should do away with the tradition of birthday gifts, this suggestion was accepted and got started from Ashish's Birthday.

Party decoration at Ashish's House

Rohit Mehta's 11 Upvas

Rohit Mehta, Member of Thane Jain Yuva Group did 11 Upvas during 2012 Chomasa and broke the record of maximum upvas (8) hold by Mahavir Chajed  as posted on this page.

An astonishing 11 Upvas by Rohit is really commendable.

Rohit Mehta

Shapur Trip, 2012

Shahapur Trip was organised by Pawan Ostwal on 9th September, 2012 as posted in previous article.

No of Members Present : 62

This trip was a united efforts of all the members and this made this event super successful. All enjoyed to the fullest extent as there was a mix of bhakti, enjoyment, games, Getting wet in rain....

Some of the pics.

Shahapur Trip Finalised - 9th September, 2012

During the celebrations for Mahavir Jayanti, PavanJi Ostwal had announced that he wold be taking full TJYG to Manas Mandir, Shahapur.

After a long waiting, Now the trip is finalized, to be organized on 9th September, 2012

Trip Details.
07:15 AM - All members Gather at Vedant Complex.
07:30 AM - Bus leaves for Manas Mandir.
09:30 AM - Expected Arrival time.
10:00 AM - Leave for Mandir Darshan, After Completing Break-Fast

Athai by Mahavir Chajed

A member of Thane Jain Yuva Group did Athai (prestigious eight-day fast) from 26th August, 2012 to 2nd September, 2012.

Mahavir at his Palna

United pratikraman organised

Objective of the group being to unite all the jains living in thane and thereby abolishing panth system, we all have kept pratikaman for all the panth together at nirmala niketan hall.

For thoes who don't know what pratikraman is

"Pratikraman (literally Sanskrit "introspection"), is a process of repentance of sins (prayaschit) during which Jains repent for their wrongdoings during their daily life, and remind themselves to refrain from doing so again. Devout Jains often do Pratikraman at least twice a day. In same one practices self-observation and emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation"

For those who don't know what panth is,

Panth is division of followers of Mahavir Swami. When the Jain religion started it was one united system. Then in 360 BC (Around 160 years after Mahavir's Nirvana) there was a split into two Sects - Digambar and Svetambar then in 1474 AD Svetambar splited to form two panths - Sthankvasi and Mandirmargi (Also still called Svetambar). Then again in 1760 AD some saints splited from Sthankvasi to form a new panth called "Terapanth". So now exists 3 panths

> Murtipujak (Mandirmargi/Svetambar)

> Sthankvasi (Barapanthi)

> Terapanth

So after knowing what all this panth is all about, we (The Thane Jain Yuva Group) attempted to unite ALL, by having a common pratikraman at nirmala Niketan hall at Vartak Nagar. This event was attended by families of all the panths. Thus marking a success of having a united pratikraman.

TJYG Back on facebook

As you would have come to know that our Facebook group had been deleted last month, but we have started the new group now (Link Below)

The facebook group is for internal communications of members only. If you want be kept informed about the workings of TJYG, you can subscribe to the posts of this website (Link Below).

Facebook Group Error

I am feeling very angry while writing this post.

This is to inform our members that, out Facebook group "Thane Jain Yuva Group" has been deleted by Facebook. We have submitted this info to Facebook, but have not received any reply from them until then we have no option than to wait.

We have two instruments on Facebook

1. Facebook Group  (Which is now deleted)
2. Facebook Page    (Not Official)

The Group on Facebook was created for internal communication of Members only. This was also used to share photos and to inform about the upcoming meetings, events and Causes.Then a page was created by Ajit, for using facebook to reach out to public, similar to this blog.

Edit : We shall wait for another 1 week, then start a new Group.

Gaimukh Temple visit

Thane Jain Yuva Group had organized trip to Gaimukh temple on Ghodbunder Road. This trip was kept in a view to increase friendship between members and to have a small outing in rainy season. Gaimukh temple is Lord Shva temple located on Ghodbunder Road after Suraj Water park, opposite upcoming lodha complex.

All the TJYG members were invited, out of which only 19 members turned up of the short but refreshing trip. The main reason for small nos. was Schools and Colleges had started and many had some or the other exams.

The trip was very enjoying as we all played "Pakdapakdi", "Langdi", "Kho-kho", "Damsharas" then had some snacks. As we reached Gaimukh, there was a shooting of movie going on, this made this outing more fun. There were short showers of rain while playing games and we all enjoyed that too. To conclude this trip was SUPERB.

Celebrated "Ajits's Mom And Dad 25th Aniversary"

A member of Thane Jain Yuva Group - Ajit Ostwal invited all members to his Parent's 25th aniversary on 19th June, 2012.

All Thane jain Yuva Group Members (TJYG) enjoyed a lot. These are some of the pics at his party.

Ajit Holding gift from TJYG

Meet on Sunday - 17th June, 2012

No of Members Present -19

As there was raining heavily, many members which were ready to come to meeting, canceled coming to the meeting.This time too meeting was started with Navkar Jap and then discussed the good work we have done from the date of previous meet till this date. We all also recited Logas, Then all vowed to learn Logas by next meeting.

It was decided that from now on instead of meeting every sunday, Thane Jain Yuva Group's Meetings shall be scheduled once in every month. This is done by keeping in mind that now Schools and colleges have started and parents may  not allow every Sunday.


Also there will be trip to Shahapur in coming days, which info shall be posted to Facebook Group.

This meeting was kept after a long time, in between there were 2 birthdays celebrated

• Mayur (Luccky)
• Paurush (Prince)

Meeting No :7

Movie watching "Ab toh sambhal"

Thane Jain Yuva group was invited to the movie of Yugraj Jain "Ab toh Sambhal"

This is the promo vedio of the movie.




We all enjoyed the movie all members promised not to indulge in any activity which will spoil Name of their parents. This movie was very emotional and made many of CRY.

Birthday Celebration of "Mayur Chandalia"

Mayur Chandalia, a member of Thane Jain Yuva Group invited all members to his 22nd birthday party at his house on 20th May, 2012.

We all contributed and bought him a gift. There was dance, plays, Games at the party and as usual all enjoyed the party.

Cake for Mayur,  aka,"Lucky"

Birthday celebration of Paurush aka "Prince"

Prince, a member of Thane Jain Yuva Group invited all members to his 23rd birthday party at his house on 6th May, 2012.

We all contributed and bought him a gift. There was dance, plays, Games at the party and as usual all enjoyed the party. This was the first birthday party with all the member friends.

Prince holding Gift

Meet on Sunday - 8th April, 2012

No of Members Present - 48

This time meeting was started with Navkar Jap, and also discussed the meaning of Navkar Mantr. This was the first meet after huge success of Mahair Jayanti and hence had some snacks during meet.

We also voved to add one good habit to our Daily life, i.e. "Every Morning, we shall take blessings of all the elder members present at that time". The correct method of taking blessings is to touch your middle finger to right toe, of the person and then touch it to your center of forehead.

Then played games and got invitation from JCAF (Jain Chartered Accountants Federation) to their program at Kasarvadavli on 22 nd April, 2012. It was decided to perform a dance at this program, further decisions regarding this to be taken on Monday i.e. 9th April, 2012.

Meeting No : 5

Meet on Sunday - 29 th April, 2012

No of Members Present -28

This time also meeting was started with Navkar Jap.
Took feedback of the vow of touching the feet of Elder people. Almost all had inculcated this as new habit in themselves and their younger brothers and sisters also started the same.

Then played lots of games this time - Musical Chair, GK questions about Jainism, Fugdi, etc. It was decided in this meeting that instead of having this type of get-together every Sunday, we shall have it on monthly basis on Sundays. This will increase the participation of members, even though this will make all miss the Group very much.

As the majority of members were on their vacation tour to their home town, the no. of members present decreased significantly, this also led to postponing of accounts laying down before the group.

Meeting No :6

Performance at JCF on 22nd April, 2012

Thane Jain Yuva Group was invited to perform at the JCF's get-together organised on 22nd April, 2012 on Sunday.

Below is the video of performance at Kasarwadavli, on "Navkar Mahamantra".

JCF is Jain Chartered Accountants Federation, an associate of JITO.

Welcome Song on Ocasion of Mahavir Jayanti

This Song was presented on 5 th April, 2012 at the start of Mahavir Jayanti Program.

Mahavir Jayanti Celebrated

I have no other words than "SUPERB". Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated with full enthusiasm, unity and Zeal.

Some of the Rally pics

Meet on Sunday - 1st April, 2012

Meeting No - 4

All members met at Laximi Narayan, Shastri Nagar, Thane (W), for this sunday's meeting. Where we finalised the plans of Mahavir jayanti and played Games and enjoyed. This meeting was a big one as there were many new members addition and had great time and made new friends.

No of Members Present : 46

Maha Rally on Mahavir Jayanti

On the Day of Mahavir Jayanti i.e 5th April, 2012, a rally has been organized. This rally will start from Indira Nagar at 7:30 AM and will end at Nirmala Niketan, Vartak Nagar Naka, Thane (W).

Dress code : Complete White (Except married women - for them preferably Red or Maroon).

Thane Jain Yuva Group in News Paper

As you all remember we had all supported a cause at MA Niketan, on 25th , March by donating money and Food Items, this was highlighted by Pratakal News Paper on 28th March , 2012.

Thane Jain Yuva Group in Newspaper

Mahavir Jayanti

Due to initiative of  "Thane Jain Yuva Group", we shall celebrate Mahavir Jayanti all united and there shall be a Maha Rally on 5th April, 2012.

This is what bhagvan Mahavir would have wanted - A united Jain Event celebrating his Birth Day.

I take this as an opportunity to give you a short description of Mahavir Jayanti.

"Mahavira was born into royalty as the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. During pregnancy, Trishala was believed to have had a number of auspicious dreams, all signifying the coming of a great leader.

Successful 1st Cause - Ma Niketan

Friends we have successfully completed our first cause. Thanks for the support and for Donation too.

So we met at Vedant Complex, Vartak Nagar, Thane (W) at 2:30 PM. Then we went to Ma Niketan afer purchasing food items for Orphanage from Donations contributed by all members present.

The amount of contribution received was humble enough to be astonishing i.e Rs : 5060/- 

Following is the list of food items purchased from above donation.

Conclusion of meeting on 23 March, 2012

As posted "Planning for Ma Niketan" we had a meeting at vedant complex at 2.00 PM

This was our 1st meeting for members.

In this meeting we have decide to meet on Sunday (More Details)

We also added new members and now we have about - 38 members in book.

No of members Present : 21

Logo of our Group

Hurray we have completed our logo designing. 

This symbolizes the following qualities found in Jain Yuvaks

• Red - Passion, Energy
• Yellow - Youth, Fun, Happiness  
• White - Pure, Clean, Fresh
• Green - Nature and Health
• Blue - Creativity and Intelligence

Thane Jain Yuva Group Banner

Thane Jain Yuva Group Logo

Credits : This logo is Designed by Ajit Ostwal

Final plan for 1st Cause

Hi!!! Memberssss Congratulations n thankxx for becomin an part of THANE JAIN YUVA GROUP !!!

So now we are meeting on sunday at 2.30 pm at vedant complex 4 visting an orpanage caled 'ma niketan'.

We all founder member are donating something and even contributing money.
So if you are intrested you can also donate. And ya it's not compulsory and forcible on you. Itz on your choice. So see u on sunday and plz b on time.

Planning for Ma Niketan

Cause No : 1

We are planning for a donation drive at Ma Niketan - a orphanage near Nilkanth , Shastri Nagar, Thane (W).

The meeting for the same is scheduled on 23 rd march, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Vedant Complex. All members are Cordially Invited.

Foundation Day

This Idea of  Forming a Group was incepted on the auspicious day of Sitlasaptami on xx - march, 2011.

So From here on this day of Sitlasaptami shall be celebrated as Foundation Day.

At Ajit's Home

Trip to Cypress

Event No : 1

We had our first trip to Cypress (Vasant Gardens), Mulund (W)

Adarsh Madecha at "AC point" at Cypress

This is the First Post

Hi,

We the founder members of Thane Jain Yuva Group Welcome you to our blog.

This group is started with a purpose to unite our jain people in thane and to work for a Cause.