The enormous significance of Ashtapadji to Jains has been forgotten in modern times. It was here that our first tirthankar Rishabhdev gave deshna, and gave diksha to his 98 sons. It was here that he attained nirvana. It was here that his son, Bharat Chakravarti built Sinhnishdaprasad – a precinct for the pursuit of spirituality. [...]
Indian Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has published a ‘Handbook for Overseas Indians’ with compilation of relevant information that an Overseas Indian may require to to investigate the processes for setting up a business in India.
The handbook has compiled/summarized from information available in official documents/circulars/ web sites of Government of Government of India, RBI, information [...]
Jain community worldwide was bereaved by Kaal Dharma (passing away) of one of the great jain Acharyas of modern times, Acharya Param Pujya Shri Chandrashekhar Vijayji Maharaj Saheb on 8th August at Ahmedabad at the age of 79. He had not been well for some time and had been hospitalised during his last days.
His last [...]
IoJ in conjunction with two other institutions had organised a 15 day Manuscriptology Course – first ever in Gujarat in July 2011 in Ahemdabad. 35 students participated with our 30 external scholars and experts in manuscriptology gave talks on related subjects
Gujarat State Government’s Literary Academy actively encourages research and development of Gujarati language and promote its usage in all fields. To further this objective, it makes an award every year to a leading literary writer who through his creativity, research and discussions has contributed significantly towards these objectives.
The award comprises of Rs100,000 in cash, an [...]
Details of Charles Wallace Scholarships on Offer to Indian Nationals
Our Institute has organised a very successful seminar on Manuscriptology recently in Ahmedabad. In appreciation of the quality and success of that seminar, and at the same time recognising the need not only for such seminars but also the need for establishing study centres for our precious heritage, several articles have appeared in Indian dailies [...]
PadmaShri Dr Kumarpal Desai, has been honoured with an extensive interview in the first issue of Sri Jain World. The interview traces back his life time achievements which include several awards including Padmashri awarded by the last President of India.
It is a matter of pride for the Institute to have its India Co-ordinator described ‘treasury [...]
The Instute had conducted a three day seminar on Manuscriptology in Ahmedabad. It was attended by 230 professionals and students. This was first ever seminar at national level and created a great indepth interest in the subject.
Acharya Mahapragyaji – an outstanding personality amongst the Jain monks. His passed away on 9th May 2010. He contributed not only to Jain literature but also to the Jain community awakening them to their responsibilities to the nation. His rath yatra for AHIMSA was revolutionary and will be remembered for a long time.