LVJST

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

The Connection Between Modiji's 7 Appeals and Jainism

1. Prioritize Work From Home + Avoid Foreign Travel: In Jainism, this is called Digpariman Vrat. A vow where one voluntarily limits the boundaries of their physical activity. Only move as far as necessary. WFH is its micro form, avoiding foreign travel is its macro form.

2. Avoid Buying Gold: This connects directly to Aparigraha, non-possessiveness. Gold is mostly bought out of a tendency to accumulate, not out of necessity. Aparigraha says, do not collect more than you need.

3. Reduce Petrol and Diesel, Use Public Transport: In Jainism, Ahimsa is not limited to not harming living beings. Causing damage to air, water and earth is also considered violence. Burning unnecessary fuel is exactly that.

4. Cut Down Use of Cooking Oil: Jainism has a principle called Bhogopbhog Pariman Vrat. Setting a conscious limit on what you consume daily. This restraint matters both for personal health and for society.

5. Move Towards Natural Farming: Chemical farming destroys countless microorganisms living in the soil. Jainism considers this violence. Natural farming is Ahimsa in practice.

6. Adopt Swadeshi: This connects to both Aparigraha and Achaurya. The pull towards foreign brands is often driven by the desire to show off and accumulate. Choosing Swadeshi is choosing to be a conscious and restrained consumer.

The reasons behind these appeals are far larger, economic, geopolitical and global. We understand that. But the wisdom that circumstances are teaching us today, our religion and culture gave us long before any circumstance demanded it.

#crisis #crisismanagement #sanatandharma #appealtothenation

@mygovindia @BJP4India @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MOMAIndia @sanghaviharsh @MPLodha @RSSorg @Vishnu_Jain1 @JagoJainJagore @YoungJainsIndia @Jainismrevival

[MyGovIndia @mygovindia]

Nation First Duty Above Comfort!

PM @narendramodi gave 7 important appeals to strengthen India during challenging global times prioritize work from home wherever possible, reduce fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, cut down cooking oil usage, move towards natural farming and reduce unnecessary gold purchases. A collective spirit of responsibility can make India stronger and more self-reliant.

#LeadershipOfPMModi

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

191 species. 30,431 birds. Recorded in just 2 days at Dharoi Reservoir.

The 2026 bird survey was jointly conducted by the Forest Department, Sabarkantha, Adam Nature Retreat and Pranidhi Trust, with support from Labhdi Vikram Jansheva Trust (LVJST), bringing together 90+ participants from across India working across 20 zones.

The data contributes to understanding migration patterns, ecosystem changes and long-term environmental shifts.

#GreatIndianBustard #Conservation #Ecowatch @PetaIndia @PFA @CMOGuj @BJP4Gujarat @tourismgoi @moefcc @MercyForAnimals

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

India is set to become home to the world’s largest museum with the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum in Delhi.

Envisioned as a comprehensive cultural institution, the museum will span over 5,000 years of Indian civilisation, documenting not just artefacts, but the evolution of ideas, art, science, governance, belief systems, and everyday life across eras. More than a physical space, it represents an attempt to bring coherence to India’s vast and layered historical narrative.

The scale of this initiative marks an important shift in how cultural memory is being preserved and presented. Museums of this nature have the power to shape public understanding by offering context, continuity, and depth, moving beyond fragmented interpretations of history. The success of such an institution will lie not only in its size, but in the rigour of its curation, scholarship, and storytelling.

https://t.co/H0iV34p2TU

[Arpit Shah @arpitsinger]

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

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

We are thankful to the Hon’ble Union Minister, @PiyushGoyal , for his presence and thoughtful reflections on Rushabhayan.

@PiyushGoyalOffc @PMOIndia @narendramodi

#IndianCulture #IndianKnowledgeSystems #SanatanDharma #AcademicConference #InternationalEvent

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

आज बोरीवली में आयोजित ऋषभायण कार्यक्रम के दौरान संतों के आशीर्वाद के साथ उपस्थित जनमानस को संबोधित करने का अवसर मिला। भगवान ऋषभदेव की शिक्षाओं ने कृषि, वाणिज्य, शिल्प और विद्या के माध्यम से समाज की सुदृढ़ नींव रखी। जैन दर्शन आज भी सेवा, सद्भावना, अहिंसा और सत्य का मार्ग प्रशस्त करता है।

गत वर्षों में प्रधानमंत्री @NarendraModi जी के अमृत संकल्प के साथ भारत में विकास भी, विरासत भी का भाव सशक्त हुआ है। उनके नेतृत्व में हम सभी उद्योग, नवाचार और नैतिकता के समन्वय से तकनीक में सक्षम, मानवता में समृद्ध और करुणा से परिपूर्ण विकसित भारत के निर्माण की ओर आगे बढ़ रहे है।

[CMO Maharashtra @CMOMaharashtra]

ज्ञान, साधना आणि संस्कृतीचा संगम!

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी आज मुंबई येथे 'ऋषभायन 2' या आंतरराष्ट्रीय परिषदेमध्ये प्रमुख उपस्थिती दर्शविली.

यावेळी 'आद्यपुरुष' म्हणून ओळखले जाणारे प्रथम तीर्थंकार चक्रवर्ती सम्राट, सर्वांचे जनक आणि भारतीय सभ्यतेचे आदी शिक्षक, आदिनाथ भगवान ऋषभदेवजी यांना मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी नमन करून उपस्थितांना संबोधित केले.

जगातील लोकांना जेव्हा सभ्यता माहीत नव्हती, तेव्हा भारत देशात विकसित रूपाने सभ्यता नांदत होती हे अधोरेखित करून, 'ऋषभायन 2' हा याच सभ्यतेचे प्रतीक असलेला कार्यक्रम आहे असे मुख्यमंत्री फडणवीस म्हणाले. या कार्यक्रमातून आपल्याला जीवनाचा मार्ग दाखविणाऱ्या भगवान ऋषभदेवजी यांचे विचार मांडले जातात आणि आज येथे प्रकाशित करण्यात आलेले 1111 ग्रंथ हे याचेच उत्तम उदाहरण असल्याचे त्यांनी नमूद केले.

भगवान ऋषभदेवजी यांनी पुरुषांसाठी 72 कला आणि स्त्रियांसाठी 64 कला शिकवलेल्या आहेत, त्या कलांना पुनरुज्जीवित करण्याचे काम या कार्यक्रमामार्फत होत आहे. तसेच भगवान ऋषभदेवजी यांचे एक 'वैश्विक स्तरावर'स्थान निर्माण करण्यात यावे असे जे निवेदन करण्यात आले, त्यासाठी महाराष्ट्र शासन नक्कीच प्रयत्न करेल, असे मुख्यमंत्री फडणवीस म्हणाले.

यावेळी मंत्री मंगलप्रभात लोढा, आमदार संजय उपाध्याय, आमदार मनीषा चौधरी, आमदार योगेश सागर, माजी खासदार गोपाळ शेट्टी, विविध धर्मांचे विद्वान, गुरु व मुनीश्वर व इतर मान्यवर उपस्थित होते.

@Dev_Fadnavis @MPLodha @SanjayRupadhyay @manishaBJP @Yogeshsagar09 @iGopalShetty
#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis #Rushabhayan2

[CMO Maharashtra @CMOMaharashtra]

🔸मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांची 'ऋषभायन 2' आंतरराष्ट्रीय परिषद येथे प्रमुख उपस्थिती.
यावेळी मंत्री मंगलप्रभात लोढा, आमदार संजय उपाध्याय, आमदार मनीषा चौधरी, आमदार योगेश सागर, माजी खासदार गोपाळ शेट्टी, विविध धर्मांचे विद्वान, गुरु व मुनीश्वर व इतर मान्यवर उपस्थित होते.

🔸मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस इनकी 'ऋषभायन 2' अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में प्रमुख उपस्थिति।
इस अवसर पर मंत्री मंगलप्रभात लोढ़ा, विधायक संजय उपाध्याय, विधायक मनीषा चौधरी, विधायक योगेश सागर, पूर्व सांसद गोपाल शेट्टी, विभिन्न धर्मों के विद्वान, गुरु और मुनीश्वर एवं अन्य मान्यवर उपस्थित थे।

🕧 12.35pm | 19-12-2025📍Borivali, Mumbai | दु. १२.३५ वा. | १९-१२-२०२५📍बोरीवली, मुंबई.

@Dev_Fadnavis @MPLodha @SanjayRupadhyay @manishaBJP @Yogeshsagar09 @iGopalShetty
#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis #Rushabhayan2

[Devendra Fadnavis @Dev_Fadnavis]

आदिनाथ भगवान ऋषभदेव जी इनकी जीवन-दृष्टि से विश्व कल्याण का संदेश!

बोरीवली, मुंबई में आयोजित ‘ऋषभायन 2’ अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में सहभाग लेकर उपस्थितजनों को संबोधित किया।

आदिनाथ भगवान ऋषभदेव जी, जैन समाज के प्रथम तीर्थंकर, भारतीय सभ्यता के आदिशिक्षक इनको कोटि-कोटि नमन करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। यह मंच जैन, बौद्ध, सनातन एवं सिख परंपराओं के विचारों के संगम का साक्षी बना है।

इस अवसर पर 1111 ग्रंथों का विमोचन हुआ। ऋषभायन, भगवान ऋषभदेव जी इनके द्वारा प्रदत्त उस जीवन-दृष्टि का प्रतीक है, जिसमें असि, मसि और कृषि के माध्यम से सुरक्षा, ज्ञान और साधना का संतुलन स्थापित होता है। भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा को आने वाली पीढ़ियों तक पहुँचाना और विश्व कल्याण यही इस आयोजन का उद्देश्य है।

भगवान ऋषभदेव जी इनके लिए एक 'वैश्विक स्थान' विकसित करने हेतु महाराष्ट्र सरकार आवश्यक सहयोग करेगी। कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित सभी संत-मुनियों एवं महाराज जनों को नमन कर उनका आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करने का सौभाग्य मिला, जिसके लिए मैं स्वयं को अत्यंत सौभाग्यशाली मानता हूँ।

इस अवसर पर पूज्य जैन आचार्य श्री विजय यशोवर्म सुरीश्वरजी महाराज साहब, पूज्य आचार्य श्री नयपद्मसागरजी महाराज साहब, मंत्री मंगलप्रभात लोढ़ा जी, विधायक योगेश सागर जी, विधायक संजय उपाध्याय, विधायक मनीषाताई चौधरी एवं अन्य मान्यवर उपस्थित थे।

@MPLodha @SanjayRupadhyay @manishaBJP @Yogeshsagar09
#Maharashtra #Mumbai #Rushabhayan2

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

It was an honour to welcome the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, @Dev_Fadnavis, to Rushabhayan.

[Devendra Fadnavis @Dev_Fadnavis]

🔸‘ऋषभायन–2’ आंतरराष्ट्रीय परिषदेत कला आणि इतिहासाचा अद्भुत संगम पाहायला मिळाला. राजा ऋषभ कला-संस्कृती प्रदर्शनात अमृता आणि माझे नाव ब्राह्मी लिपीत साकार केल्याबद्दल मनःपूर्वक धन्यवाद.

🔸‘ऋषभायन–2’ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में कला और इतिहास का अनोखा संगम देखने को मिला। राजा ऋषभ कला-संस्कृति प्रदर्शन में अमृता और मेरा नाम ब्राह्मी लिपि में अंकित करने के लिए हार्दिक धन्यवाद।

#Maharashtra #Rushabhayan2

[Jain Lifestyle @Anekantwadi]

Breaking news !
आज ऋषभायन एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय ऐतिहासिक कार्यक्रम में महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री श्री @Dev_Fadnavis आए हैं।
19-21 दिसंबर तक बोरीवली के कोरा केंद्र ग्राउंड में रविवार तक चलनेवाला ऋषभायण इवेंट ज़रूर देखना चाहिए। राजा #ऋषभदेव ने लोगों को सात्विक और फायदेमंद और कल्याणकारी

[✨ @Shasanraagi]

1/
📜⚡ Rushabhayan isn’t about looking back.
It’s about looking deeper.

Ancient manuscripts.
Modern questions.
Timeless thinking.

🧵⬇️

[Bhushan Shah @bhushanvshah]

✨ What to expect:
• immersive heritage & knowledge exhibitions
• talks and panel discussions
• music, theatre & storytelling
• short film screenings
• curated books, art & crafts
• youth and family engagement zones

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

The history of the Adina Masjid in Malda is being revisited after new statements were made in Parliament...

The BJP state president in Bengal, Shamik Bhattacharya, has claimed that the mosque was built on the site of an Adinath temple that was demolished. He raised this matter in the Rajya Sabha, which has started a new debate in political circles.

Bhattacharya said that he did not raise this to create conflict, but because he believes “it was originally a temple.”
According to him, this is not a temple-mosque or Hindu-Muslim issue. He said that Sikandar Shah was a plunderer who destroyed an Adinath temple and built the mosque in its place. He added that remains of the temple can still be seen today, such as lotus motifs, symbols of deities and even an image of Lord Ganesha.
He also mentioned that in photos shared by TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, symbols of a temple are visible inside the mosque structure. Bhattacharya claimed that “this is not a mosque, it is a temple,” and that the 72 communities in the region want their temple back.

Adina Masjid is located in the Malda district of West Bengal.
According to historians, it was built in 1369 by Sultan Sikandar Shah and is considered the largest mosque of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty. At that time, it was known as a grand example of Bengal’s architecture.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared it a monument of national importance. ASI states that the structure is based entirely on Islamic architecture, and currently no religious worship is allowed inside it.

Some Hindu organisations like the VHP and several BJP leaders have claimed that the mosque was built after demolishing an ancient Adinath temple. They say that the walls, pillars and stones inside the mosque contain carvings and designs that resemble temple architecture.
This issue has been raised earlier as well, in 2022 and 2023.

In May 2022, BJP leader Rathindra Bose wrote on social media that an Adinath temple exists beneath the mosque. That same year, the VHP also claimed that temple-style carvings are visible inside the mosque.
In February 2023, Hiranyamay Goswami, the chairman of Vrindavan University Trust, visited the mosque with some priests and said that symbols of deities can clearly be seen there. The administration had to intervene to manage the situation.

#BJP #AdinathTemple #AdinaMasjidDispute #DestroyedTemples #SanatanDharma
@BJP4India @PMOIndia @RSSorg

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

Good News!

The Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Dharmanishtha Shravak Shri Harshbhai Sanghvi, has sent his best wishes for the success of the upcoming Rushabhayan 2 event to be held in Mumbai.

He also shared that the Rushabhayan Granth, soon to be published by Labdhi Vikram Jan Seva Trust, will serve as a guiding text for governance in India and across the world in the near future, and will play an important role in reviving our ancient heritage and cultural wisdom.

#TrueHistory #AncientBharat #AncientIndia #CulturalHeritage #SanatanDharma #EventInMumbai #Mumbai

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

The first Dhwajarohan anniversary of Shree Shantinath Jinalay, Tajpuri was celebrated recently.

A few years ago, the LVJST survey team discovered this ancient temple in a completely collapsed state, hidden inside dense vegetation on the riverbank.

LVJST took up the responsibility of preserving and restoring the site and completed the work in record time. This revival led to a grand Pratishtha Mahotsav after many decades and brought the Tajpuri Sangh together again.

As we mark the first anniversary of the Dhwajarohan, we remain committed to protecting and restoring Jain heritage across Gujarat.

#RestoringTemples #TempleRestoration #SanatanDharma

@CMOGuj @GujaratTourism @BJP4Gujarat @DefencePRO_Guj

[LVJST @lvjstsorg]

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 University @nalanda_univ]

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;
https://t.co/FpCavCglSF