-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- JAINNET GAZETTE Jain News and Events -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- Issue # 2 Veer Bothra September 21, 2002 JainNet.com -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- --== In This Issue ==-- 1) Editorial 2) News & Events 3) Weekly Panchang 4) Announcements & Appeals 5) JainList Post-of-the-Week 6) New JainList Members 7) Reader's Talk 8) Kshamapana Messages 9) Jin Vani <<<< EDITORIAL >>>> Vandan to Lord Mahaveer. Pranam. Two weeks have passed since the first issue of JainNet Gazette. Paryushan Mahaparva of both Shwetamber and Digamber sects were celebrated during this time. One of the salient features of JainNet, Kshamapana eCards received a very good response from users as is the case every year. JainNet happens to be the first site to start Kshamapana eCards and it is also the largest used service providing a true choice of cards for this occassion. More than 7000 eCards were sent this time. JainNet Gazette has been very well recieved and got some positive response from readers. Also more than 30 people who are not subscribers of JainList have signed up for it. Taking its total subscription base to 800+. Jai Jinendra. VeerChand Bothra Founder, Editor, Moderator JainNet, JainList, JainNet Gazette <<<< NEWS & EVENTS >>>> +++++ Muni Lokendravijay Not Guilty +++++ Source: Khabarein Aaj Tak The Kokachey Commission formed by Rajasthan Government to investigate Rape charges against Muni Lokendravijay by Naina Jogani has found the late Jain muni not guilty. Lokendravijayji had committed suicide in 1997 due to the charges. +++++ 5th Young Jains International Convention +++++ "Ashik Shah" London, UK, 23 – 25 August 2002 Tasting the Mango - Fun key fundamentals, whole-mind common-sense approach. The Young Jains UK 5th international convention was a landmark event, that saw over 250 delegates dedicating their weekend to the learning of Jain fundamentals, in an innovative, creative and interactive way. +++++ New Special Postal Cover +++++ "Sudhir Jain" On the occasion of Third year Pattabhisheka Vardhanthyutsava of His Holiness Swastishri Bhattarak Charukirti Panditacharyavarya Swamiji of Sri Jain Math, Moodbidri (Karnataka), a special cover has been issued on 29th Augurt 2002 at Moodbidri and Indian Postal Department has provided a special pictorial cancellation. <<<< ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPEALS >>>> +++++ Jaina Yatra 2003 - Sammet Sikhar +++++ "Dilip V. Shah" The Pilgrimage Committee of JAINA is planning a pilgrimage of Sammet Sikhar and other nearby Tirthdhams. The sixteen Yatra will also visit the temples of Delhi, Hastinapur, Shoryapuri, Ayodhya, Ratnapuri, Varanasi, Rujubalika, Lachhwad, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kundalpur, and Pawapuri. All together, paying homage to 87 Kalayanakbhoomis. For more information write to: JAINA Pilgrimage Committee, 1902 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. +++++ Divya Dhwani +++++ "Premchand Gada" http://jainworld.net/realaudvdo/divdhwani/divdhwani1.htm Link to lots of Jain music like Navkar/Namokar Mantra sang by various people, Hindi Stavan, Gujarati stavan, English song, Bhaktamar and other songs in various formmats. +++++ jainojago.com +++++ "Pranay Shah" http://www.jainojago.com Please add to your knowledge / thoughts from the articles / lekhs available. +++++ jaijinendraa.tripod.com +++++ "Nilesh Jain" http://jaijinendraa.tripod.com Info on Tirthankaras, Tirth darshan, Glossary, Cosmology, Ahimsa, Jain Parva, Navkar Mahamantra, Bhaktamar Stotra. <<<< WEEKLY PANCHANG >>>> Current Week: September 22nd - 28th Current Month: Bhadrapad Current Cycle: Vadi / Krishna Day: Tithi (Description) 22: 1 23: 2 24: 3 25: 4 26: 4 27: 5 28: 6 <<<< JAINLIST POST-OF-THE-WEEK >>>> ~~~ From ~~~ "Vijay Mehta" ~~~ Subject ~~~ Re: boiled water and hinsa ~~~ Link ~~~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jainlist/message/2975 <<<< NEW JAINLIST MEMBERS >>>> 69 new members have joined JainList in the last two weeks. Taking the current strength of JainList to 777 members. Out of which there are 177 members whose email address is bouncing. I request all the new members to send their name, age and city so that it can be published in this Gazette. <<<< READER'S TALK >>>> +++++ Vinod Kumar +++++ Is there anyone or anything (Jain temple or sthanak) or anyone has heard of in Singapore. Please let me have their address <<<< KSHAMAPANA - MICHHAMI DUKKADAM >>>> +++++ "Premchand Gada" +++++ Dear Friends, On the occasion of Paryushan Parva, I ask for forgiveness not only if I might have hurt your feelings knowingly or unknowingly through my posting in the egroup but also during this life or during previous lives. Khamemi Savva Jive Savve Jiva Khamantu Me Mitti Me Savve Bhuyesu Veram Majaham N Kenai Will stay in touch, With warm regards, Premchand +++++ Manish Modi +++++ Micchami Dukkadam Yours in Forgiveness, Yashodhar - Vijayalaxmi Manish - Nirupama Samyak +++++ "mehul_turakhia" +++++ Dear friends, I ask for forgiveness , if i have hurt feelings of any of the group members knowingly or unknowingly. thanks Mehul +++++ "Ashish Jain" +++++ "MICHHAMI DUKKADAM" we cannot cahnge past misdeeds, but can learn from them, making amends and starting anew. For whatever mistake we might have made, that caused you hurt and pain, here`s a sincere note of apology... please let bygones be bygones and let us start on , afresh. With Deep Regrets - Ashish Jain +++++ "TelExcell" +++++ Micchami Dukkadam to All. Vigat Varsh mein Jaane Anjaaane mein mein AApkee Komal Hriday ko Kuch kehna yaa sunne mein aaya ho to Pajution ke paavan Parv par Mischamidukkam from my Body, Mind and Soul MKLalwani +++++ "pkhicha" +++++ Michchhami dukkaddam to all. P.Khicha Tokyo,Japan +++++ "Hetal Kurji" +++++ To All, Michhami Dukddam +++++ Dilipkumar Shah +++++ Micchami Dukkadam +++++ Nishith Shah +++++ During our Great Parva We all make our soul so pure by making Tap,Dan,Puja,Darshan,Vykhayan etc. Please accept my heartly MICHAMI DUKKADAM ( MITHYA ME DUSHKRUTAM ) <<<< JIN VANI >>>> ~~~ Presented by ~~~ Manish Modi "es khalu ganthe es khalu mohe es khalu mAre es khalu Naraye" -AchArAng sUtra 1/1/2 It is violence that binds us, that deludes us, that kills us; violence itself is Narak. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- For News, Comments, Queries, Submissions, Suggestions Contact: VeerChand Bothra Homepage: http://www.jainnet.com/gazette/ -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-