Arpit Shah

A compilation of all the accolades I have received from Revered Gurubhagvants, accomplished individuals and publications. I had never imagined this and I am grateful to Shasan Dev for giving me an opportunity to pen down "Prabhu Tamara Pagle Pagle" #jainism

Punyashali Pranam - With due respect, the issue here is not about intention but about historical method and evidentiary standards. First, the 12-year famine and migration under Bhadrabahu Swami is indeed mentioned in later traditions, but it is important to note that these accounts are not contemporaneous records. They appear in texts written centuries after the supposed events, and therefore are treated by historians as traditional narratives, not independently verifiable historical facts. There is no direct inscriptional or archaeological evidence (including ASI findings) that conclusively establishes a mass Digambara migration or sectarian split at that time. Second, the claim that sectarian divergence was fixed during the Mauryan period is not supported by early material evidence. The earliest archaeological and inscriptional data (Mathura, 1st century BCE–1st century CE) shows clothed or partially clothed ascetics, not institutionalised nudity. This suggests that clear sectarian identities had not yet crystallised, and that early Jainism was still non-sectarian or fluid in practice. Third, regarding Acharya Devasena Swami and Ratnanandi Swami, both are very late sources (c. 10th century CE and later). Using them to establish events in the 4th–3rd century BCE creates a chronological gap of over a millennium. In historiography, such late texts cannot override earlier evidence (inscriptions, contemporaneous references, archaeology). Whether they refer to one person or two does not resolve the core issue — they are retrospective reconstructions, not primary evidence. Fourth, the Śvetāmbara position does not depend on denying Digambara tradition, but on positive continuity: • preservation of Agamas through oral lineage, later codified at Vallabhi • Sthaviravali traditions showing teacher succession • and early external references (Buddhist texts) that describe Jain ascetics without making nudity a defining feature Fifth, claims of large-scale persecution, forced conversion, or destruction of all earlier evidence are not corroborated across independent sources — not in Jain, Buddhist, Brahmanical, Greek, or archaeological records. In history, absence across multiple traditions cannot be explained solely by assumed destruction. Conclusion: The question is not whose narrative exists, but which claims are supported by earliest available evidence. That evidence consistently shows: • early Jainism was non-sectarian • clothed asceticism is historically visible first • and clear Digambara-Śvetāmbara distinctions emerge gradually in later centuries Respectfully, tradition deserves reverence — but historical conclusions must rest on verifiable evidence, chronology, and cross-corroboration, not solely on later textual assertions.

#Samrat_Samprati_Museum #Jain #Jainism #જૈન #जैन

तू शेर तो मैं सवा शेर! दिगंबर पंथ के एक महाराज ने प्राचीन प्रतिमा पर अपने नाम की कूटरचित प्रशस्ति लिखवाई! 😀 फिर दूसरे मुनि ने उसी प्रशस्ति से “निर्भय सागर” का नाम मिटाकर अपना नाम उकेर दिया! 😅 मूर्तियों-मंदिरों से छेड़छाड़ कर इतिहास गढ़ने का खेल जारी है!😭

The Shri Munisuvratswami Jain Navgraha Temple on ECR (East Coast Road) in Nemmeli, Chennai, is a serene white marble temple complex known for its peaceful atmosphere, intricate, modern Jain architecture, and a museum- Mahaviralayam, designed to showcase Jain history and culture.

Surprisingly, Jain idols (1128-1285 CE) were found at the Buddhist site ⚡ In 2006, bronze artifacts from the Jain tradition were uncovered at the Buddhist site of Ken-Bulun in the Chuy Valley of Kyrgyzstan, dating back to approximately 1128-1285 CE. The items were uncovered within clay that had been used for construction. @arpitsinger @lvjstsorg

Keeping Jain as surname is wrong practice. It should be stopped. Many leaders are still encouraging people to do this senseless surname change. People aren't going to give up their surname if they start eating non veg. You don't know whether your great grandkids will stay Jain.

The Kewalgyan bhumi of Bhagwan Mahaveer 🪐 The Nandprabha Temple, situated near the holy Rujuvalika river, stands as a profound symbol of Jain heritage and devotion, where Lord Mahavirswami attained Kevalgyan (omniscience). 🥹🙏🏻 Credit : @arpitsinger 📷 In December 2023, the temple hosted the momentous Anjanshalaka Pratishtha Mahotsav conducted under the auspicious guidance of Param Pujya Acharya Shri Muktiprabhsurishwaji Maharaja, with the divine presence of over 100 sadhu and sadhviji bhagwants. Note - Visitors are reminded that this is a place of worship, not a tourist destination, and are requested to maintain the strict religious sanctity of the temple during their visit.

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@arpitsinger Is there anyway we can collaborate for the research . How can I reach out to you ?

Happy to share that Dainik Vishvamitra (Kolkata Edition, 6th Feb 2026, Pg. 10) has featured my research journey 🙏

A Svetambara painting dating back to 14 th century dedicated to Lord Ajinatha #jainism

SVETAMBARA idols dating back to 4th -5th century that were excavated from Vallabhipura a village with rich heritage which hides jaina history in its soil . The agam vanchana was conducted here under the leadership of devardhigani Kshamashraman #jainism

@arpitsinger @JainMeet94 @Shasanraagi @bhushanvshah my Original 🆔 is back

@TanviSolanki_ @JainMeet94 @Shasanraagi @bhushanvshah Congratulations ! That too on today's auspicious day 🙏

@sanghaviharsh @rajhanssurims @Ratnaworld @BeldiBandhu @Vimalsagarsuri @Jainik_SOS @bhushanvshah @TanviSolankii @arpitsinger @SamastMahajan @JainMedia @JitoUdaan દરેક સંઘમાં એક મજબૂત વ્યવસ્થા એવી બનાવવી જોઈએ કે સંઘના કોઈપણ કુટુંબને ક્યાંય પણ તકલીફ થાય... પછી તે કૌટુંબીક તકલીફ હોય, શારીરિક, માનસિક, કાયદાકીય અથવા તો આર્થિક તકલીફ હોય... તે કુટુંબ જે પણ સંઘમાં હોય તે સંઘના ટ્રસ્ટીઓ અને મોભીઓ સમક્ષ આ વાત પહોંચવી જ જોઈએ અને શક્ય હોય તેટલો જલ્દી સફળતા મેળવવાનો નિસ્વાર્થ અને પ્રામાણિક પ્રયાસ કરવો જ જોઈએ.

#सत्यमेवजयते #पालीताणा #Palitana #Shatrunjay #Bhavnagar #Jain #Jainism #જૈન #जैन

Jain News 🖍️ Hon' CM Gujarat, Sri Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Gujarat Sri Harsh Sanghavi ji at the inauguration of the Tapovan Vidya Vihar Girls Jain school.

The Jaina Inscription in the Hindu Temple of Himachal Pradesh proves that it was originally Jain Temple having idol of Lord Mahavira consecrated by Shwetambar Jain Acharya Devabhadra suriji of Khartar Gachha.

Baijanatha Temple — a Jain shrine converted into a Shiva temple. The inscription is in the same temple. As I've said many times, all pre-11th–12th century Shiva temples were originally either Jain or Buddhist. Pandits: No, The inscription was just "brought here" — as always.

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It is child's play for them to Polish the Pedestal of Pratima. (Then as per convenience put in the details suiting them.) Just like this, Kachota of several Shwetambar Pratima ji's have been polished off. PS: The pic is of a 52 year old idol whose pedestal was polished off.

From the final hours of Acharya Shree Vijay Vignan Suriji Maharaj.. and the devotion of Muni Shri Prabodhchandra Vijayji comes a story every Jain should know. 🧵👇🏻#ShasanBodh (1/n)