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Jain contribution to mathematics

interesting stuff…check it out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_mathematics#Jaina_Mathematics_.28400_BCE_-_200_CE.29

2 comments November 16th, 2008

History of Religion

This is one of the best videos explaining various world religions from start till date though Jainism is missing. If i am not wrong, Jainism prevailed before the birth of Krishna. I haven’t seen a better and effective way to present stuff in 90 seconds, interesting..eh?
Here’s a link to the original post - http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind…

3 comments October 18th, 2007

Paryusan Lecture Series

Hey everyone,
I came across something that I think most of you would like, about Paryusan. There is a live web-cast of a lecture series by Samani Param Pragyaji everyday in the evening at 8:15 pm est. The topics are
9-8-07 - Jain way of self purification
9-10-07 - Jain way of self solution
9-11-07 - Jain way of stress free life
9-12-07 - Jain way of optimum health
9-13-07 - Who is responsible for pain and pleasure?
9-14-07 - Your destiny is in your hands
9-15-07 - Paryusan: “Light of Life”

Here is the link to register for the web-cast

1 comment September 8th, 2007

Baia…56 years of Choviar pechkhan

While talking to Bai yesterday, I found out she has taken pechkhan of evening choviar each day for the past 56 years (with only one break in the middle while she visited USA in the 70’s).

Wow!!

6 comments June 30th, 2007

Michhami Dukkadam

Jai Jinendra…

Michhami Dukkadam to all of you.

Paryushan is the time to make a conscious effort and look back into our thoughts, words and actions. It is the chance to have a glimpse of our ownselves (the soul) and our eternity. The best part is that we actually have a chance to confess for our actions and take accountibility for them. As I look back in this past year I am present to a lot of moments and thoughts where I have hurt my ownself or others. I request all of you to forgive me for any harsh words spoken or any action on my part which made you unhappy.
Michhami Dukkadam

Do forgive us if we have hurt your feelings in any way.

I am sure we all have celebrated this pious and special festival in our best ways and grabbed every opportunity to enjoy it and make the most of it.

Jai Jinendra

Best Wishes Always
Neev,Ashish & Nilam

12 comments August 27th, 2006

Nave varas jyu jiji jiji Vadhaiyu

Aj aye Aashadhi Beej munje mani Kachchhi bhavareke nave varas jyu jiji jiji Vadhayu. Let us remember our Kachchhi qualities on this day. Khakhat, khant and Khamir. Paras will you explain the deep meaning of these priceless words? Let me write a two liner for my beloved Kachchh.
Kheri ,beri ane bavari, Hakada kandha ane bya kakh
Halo bhavar Kachchhde halo, jit Madu sava lakh.

Kachchhdo khele khalakme, ji mahasagar mein machchh
Jit jit hakado kachchhi vase ut diyadi kachchh.

12 comments June 27th, 2006

Lunch with God

A little boy wanted to meet God.

He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of juice and started his journey.

When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his juice when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her some chips. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.

Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.

As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, “What did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied, “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added, “You know what? She’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen!”

Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked, “Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?” She replied, “I ate corn chips in the park with God.” However, before her son responded, she added, “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.”

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or! a lifetime. Embrace all equally!

Have lunch with God……..

7 comments April 22nd, 2006

spectacular mahaabhishek

please visit following site.
Some glimpses of the mahaabhishek of Bahubali which comes every 12 years.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/629/629/4736362.stm

6 comments March 11th, 2006

Quadruple Centuries

My mom and Nalini Kaki will be hitting their centuries today at Palitana. I talked to mom on the phone last night and she was doing very well, in good spirits and health. They are both anxious about completeing their navanu and will be going for 101 jatras!! So proud of them, they inspire me everyday.

On that note, we also have two other centuries in the house. Paras and Veer have both hit their maiden medavo centuries (100 comments) at the same time!

Congrats to all four

6 comments March 2nd, 2006

Aerial view pictures

1. Picture of my house. My apartment complex can be found below my address.

2. USC Swimming Pool, Baseball ground, Football Stadium, Track Stadium and Tennis Courts

3. Entire Campus Aerial View

Here’s one article which will make excellent read.
Jainism teaches respect for creatures big, small
Paras

3 comments February 16th, 2006