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

Now just type your comment and connect through FaceBook and start commenting on the various posts and be featured in most commenter, all automatically.

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