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जैन श्वेतांबर तेरापंथी महासभा का 91 वां अधिवेशन संपन्न

Vol. 53 · No. 04April - 2005pp. 54-56Hindi

Summary

The 91st annual session of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha concluded on February 14, 2005, in Ladnun, Rajasthan, at the Jain Vishva Bharati campus. The session was considered significant as it coincided with the Marayada Mahotsav (February 15, 2005), and was graced by the presence of Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji, Yuvacharya Shri Mahashramanji, and Sadhvipramukha Shri Kanakprabhaji. On February 12, a selection ceremony was held where the Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Sabha of Udaipur was chosen as the best sabha, and the Kankaria, Ahmedabad sabha as the distinguished sabha. A 'Sambodhan Alankaran Milan Sangoshthi' was also organized, where various honors including Samajbhushan Alankaran, Shasansevi Sambodhan, and others were awarded. The highest Samajbhushan honor was awarded to Sureshdada Jain, Devendrakumar Karnavat, and posthumously to Motilal Raka and Mishrilal Surana. The general annual session on February 14 included presentations on constitutional amendments, which were accepted unanimously. The annual report and financial accounts were presented and approved. Office bearers including Surendra Choudharia (President) and Tarun Sethia (General Secretary) addressed the gathering, highlighting achievements and expressing gratitude. The session concluded with a commitment to fulfill the Mahasabha's responsibilities. The text also includes unrelated content on the Ramayana's cultural significance and a discourse on sacrifice and altruism.

Conclusion

The 91st annual session of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha at Ladnun resulted in key organizational outcomes, including the unanimous adoption of constitutional amendments after thorough discussion, the selection of Udaipur's Sabha as the best and Ahmedabad's Kankaria Sabha as distinguished, and the conferring of top Samajbhushan honors to individuals like Suresh Jain and Devendrakumar Karnavat, with posthumous awards to Motilal Raka and Mishrilal Surana. The session reinforced the community's commitment to seva, shiksha, and sahishnuta, as leaders pledged to fulfill organizational responsibilities with collective cooperation. The event's significance was amplified by its convergence with the Marayada Mahotsav and the presence of Acharya Mahapragya and other revered figures, underscoring the Mahasabha's role in fostering unity, spiritual dedication, and institutional progress within the Terapanth tradition.

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