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@Shasanraagi Never gonna stop feeding any jeev, no matter what. All my kevalin bhagwaan showed infinite karuna for every single jeev. The only way I can become like them is by showing whatever karuna I can which is still way less than what they had.

When childhood dreams find their way home... There's a question that follows us through childhood like a gentle shadow: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We all remember the chorus of answers: doctor, engineer, astronaut, teacher. Safe, respectable choices that made adults nod approvingly. For most children of my generation, these were the acceptable dreams, the paths already mapped out before we could even read a map. But when someone asked me that question, I watched their faces change. Confusion first, then curiosity, sometimes a bemused smile. "What profession is this?" they'd ask. "Archaeologist," I would say, with all the conviction a child's heart could hold. While my classmates dreamed of stethoscopes and blueprints, I was lost in worlds buried beneath sand and time. I devoured books about ancient Egypt, where pharaohs slept among treasures for millennia. I traced the mysteries of the Indus Valley with my fingers on the pictures of seals in the history books, imagining the stories those ruins and pottery might tell. The Greeks, the Babylonians, the mummies that had outlived empires: these were my companions in those formative years. But childhood dreams, as we learn, don't always survive the journey to adulthood. Life has its own plans, its own practical demands. The path I walked led me elsewhere, to a different profession entirely. And for years, that dream of brushing away centuries of dust to reveal forgotten truths remained just that: a dream, pressed like a dried flower between the pages of memory. Yet something extraordinary has happened in recent years, something I could never have anticipated. My growing fascination with Jain history, its ancient literature, its archaeological footprints across time has quietly, miraculously, opened a door I thought had closed forever. While researching Jain history, in exploring various dimensions of this ancient tradition, I've found myself standing exactly where my younger self always wanted to be. Today, I don't just read about archaeology. I get opportunities to interact with real archaeologists; people who live the dream I once held. I learn from them, absorb their knowledge, understand their methods. And more incredibly, I also get opportunities to collaborate with them, contributing to the very field that captured my imagination all those years ago. It's not the path I imagined. I'm not the archaeologist my childhood self envisioned, complete with a brush in hand at an excavation site. But perhaps this is even more beautiful; finding your passion not by chasing it directly, but by following what genuinely moves your soul, trusting that the journey knows something you don't. The divine, or fate, or whatever force guides the hidden currents of our lives, has a sense of poetry. My profession may be different from what I dreamed, but my purpose has found me anyway. In pictures : Archaeologist Dr. Tosabanta Padhan (Nalanda University) Archaeologists Monish Deepak Shah and Siddharth Kale Archaeologist and historian Dr. A P Jamkhedkar (Chancellor, Sir J J University of Art)

Rushabhayan 2.0 - Day 1 Highlights Friday, December 19th marked a momentous beginning to Rushabhayan 2.0! The inaugural day witnessed a sacred gathering of Pujya Gurubhagwants under the guidance of Gacchadhipati Acharya Shri Yashovarmasurishwarji maharaja and monks from various Sanatan traditions, graced by the esteemed presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The afternoon scholarly conference was truly enriching. I was deeply honored to chair both sessions alongside two distinguished scholars - Dr. Priyadarshana Jain (Head of Jainology, University of Chennai) and Dr. Renuka Porwal (renowned research scholar specializing in Jain iconography and history). The day featured exceptional presentations from luminaries in the field: *Dhruti Ghiya Rathi *Archaeologists Monish Shah and Siddharth Kale *Dr. Sima Gala *Dr. Shubha Mazumder (Archaeologist) *Rahul Jain Shashtri *Ms. Pinal Ajmera *Dr. Priyadarshana Jain *Dr. Renuka Porwal The scholarly discourse was further elevated by the noted presence of Shri Ramjan Hasania and many other distinguished scholars. #rushabhayan #jain #jainism #research

Feeling deeply grateful and humbled to have presented my research paper at #Rushabhayan 2 organised by @lvjstsorg before revered Guru Bhagwants, Sadhvijis, scholars, and fellow researchers on the topic of "15 Aprakat (Unpublished/Unknown) Aartis dedicated to Shri Rushabhdev Bhagwan." My research explored these rare aartis composed between the 15th to 19th centuries in Maru Gurjar, Apabhransh, Braj, and other languages, preserved in hastprats (manuscripts) of Koba Gyanbhandar. What makes these compositions truly special are their unique themes - including Aartis on Kalyanaks, the vivah (marriage) ceremony of Rushabhdev Bhagwan, and those dedicated to sacred tirths like Shatrunjay and Kesariyaji. I was also blessed with the opportunity to compose 4 of the 15 aartis myself and present them before this esteemed audience. This experience has been profoundly enriching and inspiring. #jain #jainism #research #aarti #rishabhdev #rushabhdev #adinath

Saw this mural of Shri Mahavir Swami Bhagwan and Jal Mandir at Patna Airport @aaipatairport ! Beautiful ! #jain #jainism

There is only one true Jagatguru who was conferred upon this title when he was alive and by a king of totally opposite religion to that of his

It has become common practice for disciples of Rajchandra/Dada Bhagwan to counter with references of taking some extracts of Anadghanji m.s. and Yashovijayji m.s. (meant for specific purpose &/ saadhaks). They cnt tolerate opposite thought but can talk on "Samatva"endlessly.😊

Disciples of Dada Bhagwan / Rajchandra don't have problem with Sai Baba for promotion of Jainism. But 8 Pratiharya of Teerthankar Bhagwan they do consider highly materialistic.

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A strong opening to the Rushabhayan dialogues at @nalanda_univ, with scholars sharing perspectives on the historical context and early traditions linked to Raja Rushabhdev. The session offered a clear understanding of the foundations that shaped his legacy.

Life is not the same for everyone. That's why in Jainism we are told to kill our Karma before it comes for us!

Honoured to collaborate with @nalanda_univ for this milestone workshop as part of #Rushabhayan, exploring the civilizational legacy of Raja Rushabhdev.

केसरियाजी का अद्भुत इतिहास 🙏🏻 : Learn Jainism Episode 663 🚨 | Mahaveer Swami Teachings #jainism #jaindharm #jainreligion #jains #jain #mahavirswami #explorejainism #jainstatus

A meaningful continuation of the Rushabhayan dialogues at @nalanda_univ, featuring detailed insights on early social organisation, governance ideas and the evolving role of Raja Rushabhdev in shaping community and knowledge traditions.

An insightful session under the Rushabhayan dialogues at @nalanda_univ, with reflections on ethical thinking, skill development ideas and important sites linked to the life of Raja Rushabhdev. The talks highlighted how his teachings shaped early values and social organisation.

Nalanda Dialogues | Session III Themed “Ethics and Skill Development Paradigms in Discourse with Rājā Ṛṣabhadeva,” brought forward a stimulating set of reflections on ethical frameworks, institutional beginnings and the cultural geographies associated with Ṛṣabhadeva. Session opened with Shri Varun Jain’s presentation, “Applying the Saptabhaṅgī Philosophy of Jainism to Permeate Ethical Harmony Across Individual, Organizational, and International Domains,” which offered an insightful articulation of Jain logical principles as foundations for holistic ethical conduct. Shri Arpit Shah followed with “Tracing the Sacred Itineraries of Lord Ṛṣabhadeva: Historical Vicharaṇa Regions and Their Modern Identifications,” mapping the significant pilgrimage landscapes tied to Ṛṣabhadeva’s life and their continued relevance. The final paper, delivered by Shri Shreyansh Jain, “The Birth of Institutions and Ethics: The Dhārmik Architecture of Artha and Kāma by Rājā Ṛṣabhadeva,” examined the civilisational origins of institutional ethics and value-oriented social organisation. The session was chaired by Dr. Pooja Dabral, whose steady moderation lent coherence and depth to the proceedings. Here's the YouTube Link for complete session; youtube.com/live/UN4H1sdOP…

@mannmarzi29 Mool Sangh....

Itne saal tak Mul sangh kisey kehtey hai woh bhi nahi pata tha 😂

*श्री स्थूलीभद्र श्रेष्ठी सुदर्शन जैन श्वेतांबर मणीलक्ष्मी तीर्थ (पटना)* *जाजम चढ़ावा,खनन विधि, शिलान्यास के शुभ अवसर पर भावभरा निमंत्रण...*

Honoured. Humbled. Grateful. Deeply grateful for the opportunity to present my research paper: “ Tracing the Sacred Itineraries of Lord Ṛṣabhadeva: Historical Vicharaṇa Regions and Their Modern Identifications” at the Nālandā Dialogues Seminar held at the historic Nalanda University, Rajgir. To speak at a campus that stands on the legacy of the world’s oldest residential university: a centre of learning, philosophy, and intercultural dialogue for over 1500 years was truly a sacred privilege. I was deeply honoured to present my paper in the presence of august audience including Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh, Dean, SHS, Sadhvi Yashaji Maharaj, Dr. Pooja Dabral, Dr. Sejal Shah, Dr. Pranshu Samdarshi and all the distinguished speakers who enriched the dialogue: Dr. Lata Bothra, Dr. Pranshu Samdarshi, Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh, Dr. Tosabanta Padhan, Prof. Venus Jain, Dr. Azad Hind Gulshan Nanda, Shri Varun Jain and Shri Shreyansh Jain. My heartfelt thanks to Labdhi Vikram Jan Seva Trust ( @lvjstsorg ) for their vision in bringing such a seminar to life, and to Acharya Shri Yashovarmasurishwarji Maharaja whose blessings continue to guide me. #jain #jainism

A historic first!✨ Labdhi Vikram Jan Seva Trust @lvjstsorg is organising a one-day academic workshop on multiple dimensions of Rushabhdev at Nalanda International University with participation from esteemed scholars and national & international students. A truly path-breaking moment for Jain heritage. 🔗 Watch Live: youtube.com/live/UN4H1sdOP… LVJST remains devoted to protecting, preserving, and promoting both tangible and intangible Jain heritage.🙏 #jainism