04 Apr, 2023 - Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
Prabhu Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Rath Yatra organized by Samast Sabarmati Jain Samaj and Jito Ahmedabad was a grand success.
Around 1000 boys and girls from various pathshalas participated in the Rath Yatra, along with a large number of Shraman-Shramani Bhagavants, Shravaka-Shravikas, and office bearers of Jito. The ascetics rode on Gajraj and chariots during the Rath Yatra, while the Sabarmati School children’s music band provided a special attraction. The youth themselves drove Prabhuji’s chariot. The Rath Yatra started at 8:30 AM and was graced by several dignitaries, including MLA of Sabarmati area Mr. Harshadbhai Patel, Corporator Anjuben, Chairman of Jito Ahmedabad Shri Sanjiv Chhajed, Shri Asit Shah, Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Bhansali, Convener Shri Bhadresh Shah, Treasurer Shri Sheetalbhai Shah, Shri Mohan Chopra, etc. who started the Rath Yatra by hoisting the flag of the regime. In the evening, Mahapuja and a huge mass aarti were organized in the Derasar. On this occasion, 2621 Jains were treated for cataract by Sabarmati Sangh.
In addition, convener Shri Bhadresh Shah said that every year since 2011, Rath Yatra is being organized on Prabhu Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Day to propagate the teachings of Prabhu Mahavir such as non-violence, non-attachment or non-greed and anekantism.
Dr. Paras Shah presented the timeless wisdom of Jain philosophy in the context of the modern world, focusing on “Seven Shikshas” given by Prabhu Mahavir, which are relevant for running organizations and succeeding in the business world. The session was held at Mahavir Jain Vidyalay at 4:30 pm and was jointly organized by Mahavir Jain Vidyalay and JITO Ahmedabad.
