Shri 105 MuktiLaxmi Mataji's Vihar

What a starting of the day, almost woke up at 4:15 AM...and then at 4:20 .. and eventually at 4:45 ;-). Followed by a run-for-life chase to catch the 5:00 AM bus at the temple. Narrowly escaped an head on collision on the way….but somehow managed to reach temple at 5:10 AM. Thankfully there was a vehicle to take us to "Sarita Vihar' at that time. 

Joined mata jee's vihar near Jasola and then a brisk 8 km walk with Matajee's Sangh is really memorable.. Over 15 JYN members and other jain samaj people joining us in chanting namokar-mantra, singing bhajans and shouting slogans. 

We reached temple at 6:45 AM followed by a good discussion with Sangh on JYN activities and future plans.

Thanks everyone who joined us for this event and made it a grand success.

Diksha Divas of Acharaya Shri Vidhya Sagar ji Maharaj

 

On the auspicious occasion of Diksha Divas of Acharaya Shri Vidhya Sagar ji Maharaj on 24th June, JYN conducted Pooja of Acharaya Shri followed by Kids Pathshala & Dharmik Discussion.

 

Kids were shown video on the life of Acharya Shree and were informed his greatness. They were told how tough is the life of a Jain Muni. Acharya Shree has been taking food without sugar and salt for last 38 years.

 

 The event concluded with Aarti of Acharaya Shri which was very enlightining & filled the environment with spiritual ambiance. Every one along with kids enjoying the event to fullest. The evening get together was again very jovial with "1hr Namokar Mantra Paath" at Anant's Home.

First class of Baal Pathshala

 

On the first day of "Baal Pathshala" when I reached mandir there were only two kids sitting in the class, I was shocked that how will the first class of pathshala will proceed if the count is so less ... 

 

Then after 10-20min count started increasing and finally at 9.00am it was abt 28 students.
class started with Prarthna,then icebreaking session by Anant i.e. introduction of students and teachers, roll no. distribution.

 

Further class was proceeded by Rahul and Parul with topic "Namokar Mantra" and its importance followed by story of "Anjanchor" which was very interesting and students enjoyed a lot.

 
Last part was the quiz and 1-minute game in which students participated very actively and enjoyed also. They were very eager to give answers of the questions.

Class ended with gift and snacks distribution. I was very happy to see small kids learning and actively participating in the various activities of the class with a great smile on their faces .

 

All credit goes to jyn efforts and teachers of the class to make this event a great success.
cheers for JYN

 

Hip Hip Hurray

'Baal Pathshala' Inauguration

The pathshala kids were looking so cute wearing badges :) Truly speaking, I was a little worried to see just a few kids at the start ..

 

Program started by Anant with a thanks note to Elacharya Shree and his Muni Sangh.

 

 

JYN members looking so cute while handling kids :P Amazed to see 25+ kids now :) Manglacharan in a sweet voice by Varsha Bhabhi .. She was also wearing a badge :P Then the kids volunteered to sing a beautiful Bhajan :)

 

 

Program was followed by Deep Prajwalan by Pradhaan Ji and an Overwhelming JYN appreciation speech by Pradhan Ji :)

 

 

 Then JYN gifted 'Shashtra Ji' and 'Shri-fal' to Elacharya Shri :) followed by Aashir Vachan

 by Mataji. And then finally the Elacharya Shri taking the first 'Baal Pathshala' Class :) :) :).

 

 

 

Elacharya Shri asked questions and distributed gifts to kids :) Kids enjoyed the class very much. Pathshala books were distributed to kids .. And finally the snacks and cold drink were distributed to Pathshala kids.

 

Rejuvenation of revered books in Jain Mandir, Sec 50, Noida

This was done in two days, on 15th and on 22nd April, 2012

 

We did activities like- 

•  Cleaning of books
•  Covering of books
•  Cleaning of shelves
•  Labeling of books

Token of Thanks -

A special thanks to Preeti, for taking initiative on this.

 

Also, thanks to Sumeet, Anshul and Preeti again for arranging the material required and all the JYNites who participated.

 

I would also like to thank Devendra Uncle for his support and motivation in this activity.

Mahaveer Jayanti celebration through Anant's eyes

what a sparkling day it was !! undoubtedly the best 'Mahaveer Jayanti' of my life .. I know others would agree too :) Let's go through my last 36 hours:

12:15 PM (4th Apr, Wed):   Eyes eagerly waiting to get a glance of our own JYN t-shirt but the print guy still delaying.
6:00 PM:   after a series of phone calls and nail biting tension, tshirts reached jain mandir.

8:30 PM:   The beautiful first look demised all the worries. Jambu and Arpit boggling their heads in distributing them but couldn't find a size for Pratha and Sanyam :).
9:00 PM:   betting on JYN members turnout in Prabhat-pheri. I voted 13, Rini 10, Rahul 15, Arpit 20, Shweta 15, Jambu 8. I am grateful that no one won :)


5:30 AM (5th Apr, Mahaveer Jayanti, Jain Mandir):  Felt goosebumps when found only 4 JYN members in the mandir ji.
5:40 AM:  As twilight passed and dawn arrived, we started the Prabhat pheri. All eyes were flat and glad to see around 50 ppl including 24 JYN members with overflowing energy following our Jain flag.

                  

6:00 AM:   The air around sector 27 filled with chantings, bhajans and slogans .. and with the 'kesaria rang' of JYN tshirts.
6:15 AM:   reachd temple. Event very well appreciated by all with comments like, "best Prabhat-pheri ever in Noida history". Believe me, at that moment I felt proud to be Jain and a JYN member.
6:18 AM:  photo session .. photos, photos and some more photos :) wondering if we actually gathered for the Prabhat Pheri :P



6:30 AM:   Rahul and Swatantra facing hard time wearing dhoti-pancha :) Abhishek and Arpit rescued them.
6:50 AM:   After the abhishek by all JYN male members, 'Shanti Dhara boli' started with a mere Rs 11K but closed by JYN members for whooping Rs 26660/-

7:15 AM:   JYN members sat for the group pooja filling up a quadrant space of the temple.
8:30 AM:   Abhishek and Jambu left to give a hand in making sec 50 Jhanki.
9:45 AM:   spicy 'pohe' and tea for starving JYN members @ 'Prerna & sisters' home.

11:00 AM:  Juloos started with JYN members occupied the place in front of 'Bhagwan Ji Rath' and their chanting and dancing was unstoppable.





11:30 AM:   JYN members accompanying Sanyam's and other's stalls in distributing drinks and food items.
11:45 AM:   chanting and dancing contd with Jambu, Arpit and Rahul dancing on Himanshu, Ashish and my shoulders.
 

12:30 AM:   JYN members paying complete 'Ashtang' to Mahaveer Swami in the middle of the road.



1:15 PM:   My manager called me third time. Finally I told him, "aaj office nahi aa paonga".
1:30 PM:  JYN still chanting and dancing .. even the scorching sun couldn't decrease the enthu level.



2:00 PM:   Bullocks of the 'Bhagwan Ji Rath' were replaced by JYN members. We carried the 'rath' on our shoulders for the last 30 meters.



2:30 PM:   A lot of ppl were overwhelmed with the immense energy and fun imparted by JYN to the Juloos. Many appreciated JYN's work and tshirt :). Ulka aunty already informed Maharaaj shree that your group did a marvellous job today.

7:00 PM:   Himanshu, Jambu and I sitting in my house, phone rang, the voice from the other side, "I am a reporter from 'Amar Ujala'. Your JYN group did a fantastic job today. I am writing an article on the Jain Samaj event and would like to write a separate column on JYN. Please tell me everything about JYN and its activities". The interview went for 15 minutes.

Happy Mahaveer Jayanti to all !!