One lives, one dies
What is left behind is the loved ones' cries
But the one departed
Sees a new dawn
A new sunrise
For he followed the path of inner-calling
Which was his true emprise
I express deep gratitude for the life of a remarkable man — a dedicated…
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch a podcast conversation between my father, Dr Anekant Kumar Jain, and Dr Medhavi Jain, Founder of Dharma For Life. It turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences I've ever had. As a teenager growing up in a world filled with…
The Dharma for Life (DFL) team, led by Dr Medhavi Jain, Founder, recently undertook a spiritually enriching and purpose-driven visit to the sacred city of Ayodhya. The three-day visit was marked by profound spiritual experiences, deep engagement with revered Jain ascetics, and meaningful discussions centred on DFL’s future projects. This…
An efficient and senior scholar gets to know one’s intent, analyses the seriousness of the seeker in a very subtle way, and gives guidance in return in a subtle and indicative way.
I am lucky to be able to seek guidance from many eminent scholars in my academic pursuits. Dr Parasmal…
लगभग दो महीने पहले एक शाम मिर्ज़ापुर से फ़ोन आया. फ़ोन पर दूसरी ओर श्रीमती पूजा गुप्ता जी की मधुर एवं सधी हुई आवाज़ थी जो मेरी लेखनी की भूरी भूरी प्रशंसा से युक्त थी. मैं अचंभित थी कि आख़िर मेरी पुस्तकें उन तक कैसे पहुंचीं. बातचीत के दौरान पता…
I bow to the countless seekers of truth who have searched and found the absolute. I bow to all the founders of all the thought schools of India, who ignited the spark of seeking and provided some solace in some form to the seekers.
I was delighted to stumble upon…
Very recently, I received yet another work of devotion and wisdom from the famous scholar of Jainism, honorary Mr Vijay K Jain, titled Kalyāṇamandira Stotra, written by Ācārya Kumudacaṁdra in 6th Century CE. Mr Jain has not only beautifully translated all 44 ślokās of the Stotra but has also added…
[su_quote]Truth is bare, bitter & ugly
The only beauty of it is that it takes us towards freedom
Freedom of the soul, karma & what not
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Day: 24th June, 2018
Place: Downtown, Toronto, Canada
Event: LGBT Parade
I was handed over a pamphlet with the PRIDE colours on it, somehow I took it…
Belonging from a mixed culture (Baniya, Punjabi) gave me, comparatively, a broader point of view to see and understand things. I got married into a Jain family. Eventually after sixteen years, my reading habit made me curious to know the answers of some philosophical questions like: What is life? Why are we here? What is our purpose? What lies beyond etc.? Then as destined I got in touch with the teachings of Jainism, within two days I started to transform, I felt a divine energy pouring through me. I found many of my hidden capabilities, till then lying somewhere in my subconscious.
At that moment I realised why there are so less people interested in, or know about this philosophy? Silently my consciousness took a pledge of studying it further (as much as I can), and then spread it in my own way. As I believe 'Life is a journey of knowing, not believing.' I picked up my lost dreams again, of continuing my education. Since then there is no looking back. In past 6-7 years, I became a writer, completed my graduation, then masters (in Jainism), became a Life-Coach, in the meanwhile two of my Hindi poetry books got published, and now I am a research scholar, busy in PhD. Without wasting time, I would like to share a few things that this wonderful philosophy has taught me.