150वें मर्यादा महोत्सव पर

Summary

The document reports on the 1509th Maryada Mahotsav, organized by the Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha in Gangashahar. The 100th annual general meeting was held on February 5, 2014, at Ashirwad Bhavan. Acharya Shri Mahashramanji addressed the gathering, describing the Mahasabha as a centenarian institution and the mother of the Terapanth society. During the meeting, the previous session's proceedings and annual report were presented, and the financial accounts were unanimously passed. Elections were held for the 2014-16 term, with Kamal Kumar Dugad elected as President, Bimal Kumar Nahata as Chief Trustee, and Vinod Baid as General Secretary. Other trustees and panches were also elected. A meeting for recipients of Sambodhan honors was held on February 2, 2014. The Sambodhan Alankaran ceremony took place on February 3, 2014, under the guidance of Acharya Mahashramanji, honoring 101 Shravaks and Shravikas from across the country who had received various Sambodhan titles. The Acharya explained that these honors recognize virtues and service, while also placing responsibilities on the recipients. A commemorative booklet with photographs of the honorees was published. The ceremony included the presentation of mementos to those honored with titles such as Prabuddha Shravakottam and Taponishtha Shravak. On the same day, an Acharya Tulsi Janam Shatabdi Samman ceremony was held to honor sponsors, committees, and individuals involved in the centenary year projects. Acharya Mahashramanji spoke about Acharya Tulsi as a great leader who introduced the Anuvrat movement. Mahasabha President Hiralal Maloo expressed gratitude to all those involved in the centenary year initiatives.