चिंतन की वैज्ञानिक दृष्टि व अनुशासन को युग के सांचे में ढालने का अभिक्रम बने

Summary

The document describes the 142nd Maryada Mahotsav of the Terapanth Dharm Sangh, held in Dhuri, Punjab, from February 2 to February 4, 2006. The three-day festival began on Basant Panchami with Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji establishing the "Maryada Patra." He emphasized the Sangh's reliance on discipline and order, urging a commitment to maintaining these values. He highlighted service as the ultimate dharma and stated that mutual service and cooperation are excellent supports for mental concentration. The first day featured the appointment of "Singhadas" (service center heads). Acharyashri announced assignments for various service centers, including Ladnun, Bidasar, Ganganagar, and others. Numerous monks and nuns were assigned to these centers. The day also included the presentation of books and publications to Acharyashri, including the "Sambodhan Alankaran Parichay Pustika" and new issues of "Jain Bharati" and "Abhyudaya." 171 Shravak-Shravikas were awarded Sambodhan Alankaran. The second day was observed as the Padabhishek (coronation) of Acharyashri Mahapragyaji. The ceremony included readings, songs, and poetic presentations by various monks, nuns, and samanis. Yuvaraya Shri Mahashramanji noted that Acharyashri was completing eleven years in his position and entering the twelfth. He announced the implementation of new rulebooks for monks, nuns, and the saman order, containing discipline, system, and conduct codes. In his address, Acharyashri Mahapragyaji recalled his guru, Acharya Tulsi, and stated that the Sangh's expansion through Anuvrat, Preksha Dhyan, and Jeevan Vigyan was due to single leadership. He announced a five-year term for the Saman Niyojika and the formation of a five-member "Pragya Parishad" for the saman order