समय ठहरता नहीं कदम से कदम मिलाकर चलने वाला रहता है गतिशील

Summary

The text describes the achievements and activities of a religious organization, the Mahasabha, over a four-year period from 2001 to 2005. The author, who became president of the Mahasabha unexpectedly four years prior, attributes this to destiny. Upon taking charge, challenges included a building dispute with a school, the need to strengthen the organization's fund, and the requirement for a well-organized office. The number of affiliated assemblies increased from 334 in 2001 to 451 in 2005. Organizational tours to 125 areas and participation in 13 regional conferences involving about 150 areas were conducted. A 'Mahasabha Vision 2007' was conceived to strengthen the organization. Representative conference participation grew from 400 representatives and 150 assemblies in 2002 to 700 representatives and 200 assemblies in 2005. Administrative improvements included a permanent fund campaign collecting approximately 45 lakh rupees, a constitutional amendment after 17 years, copyrighting the logo, and appointing an internal auditor. The Mahasabha building was renovated. In 2004, the organization received an ISO 9001:2000 certificate for its quality management system, possibly being the first Jain or religious organization to do so. Social initiatives included a grant to Acharya Tulsi Amrit Mahavidyalaya and a contribution of 51 lakh rupees to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for tsunami victims. Educational projects included the Mahapragya School of Philosophy and Religion and the 'Bodhi' lecture series. A library was renovated and renamed the Bhikshu Granthagar, containing ten thousand books and valuable manuscripts. Over 50 publications were released, including 12 works by the Acharya. The number of registered Jnanshalas (knowledge schools) increased from 158 in 2001 to 225 in 2005, and examination centers grew from 11 with 358 students in 2002 to 45 with 622 students in 2005. The Upasak Shreni, for spiritual development during Paryush