Jain community have so far contributed much for the betterment of society. In traditional ways there are temples, hospitals, sanatoriums
,Upashray, Stanaks, college, educational aid trusts, money assistance widows and poor section, concessional medical stores, libraries, and
cataract surgery, blood donation camp endless too much good works
The new concepts that catches my attention are Chowihar houses and pigeon houses. Chovihar houses is spreading it's wings in major metropolitan cities. They aim to serve foods to fellows who wants to follow Jainism. Most Jain do not take dinner after sunset. They also do not eat roots and prefer boiled or ash mixed water for drinking
( Dhowan Pani ).They also avoid food in mixed restaurants mostly.
This is possible only if they are at home. Now most of us Jain has to leave home for business trips, job or education. For such a class the Chovihar houses provide Jain food before sunset. Noble purpose behind running such houses is to help people following Jainism.
With this facility such devoted people can carry out their Pachkans smoothly. In sunlight we can see tiny insects and can avoid it. More over sunlight prevents bacteria. Better if we can follow it as routine.
I attach herewith list of such houses in Mumbai available on net. Managing such houses is noble work of Dharmaprabhavana, I feel,
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Second one is pigeon house. Most countries have it. In India, I can found one in Hyderabad-Malakpeth- through net. I am not aware of the founder, but must be follower of faith similar to the Jainism. Pigeon, sparrows are vegetarian and innocent birds. To provide for their shelter and food is an excellent way to serve humanity. I very much appreciate such efforts for birds who are not able to speak.
For entire life, we run here and there to earn money and to build the empires for us and relatives. But just remember ,we also carry our obligations and responsibilities towards society, religion and nation. If we can do our share for them that can certainly add to our good deeds. Small things done for others offers much more satisfaction and peace to us. Just have experience of same by doing possible small things for others as taught by Jainism. Arranging drinking water for bird in summer and other work like one can easily do.Same
distribution of blankets on street in winter, can be similar small but essentials job. All great and big things are small when initiated. Let us bear it in mind and start working for it. Let us give it a thought. To provide free medicines or free medical treatment for Jain monks
can also fall in this category. Many doctors make it point to provide
their services to weaker section at free or reduced cost. The list is
endless. The thing needed is ready mind frame of all of us for such.
To cover all water taps in home with cloth bags, may look a small
thing but it can protect tiny souls from water. Similarly to donate
unused wears in home to needy one also a good but needed one. On
road if some sharp objects like nail, blade or knife are noticed then
putting it on a safer place can ensure safety of next pedestrians. Thus
so many small things can be done to prove that a lamp of humanity
is still burning inside the soul. It can be done by small efforts, and less money. Even few sweet words can make difference for a person who is caught in some difficult situation. To help to accident victims, to put warning on oil slippery road such small care points can offer much consolation to sufferers Let us try ,think and practice possible.
,Upashray, Stanaks, college, educational aid trusts, money assistance widows and poor section, concessional medical stores, libraries, and
cataract surgery, blood donation camp endless too much good works
The new concepts that catches my attention are Chowihar houses and pigeon houses. Chovihar houses is spreading it's wings in major metropolitan cities. They aim to serve foods to fellows who wants to follow Jainism. Most Jain do not take dinner after sunset. They also do not eat roots and prefer boiled or ash mixed water for drinking
( Dhowan Pani ).They also avoid food in mixed restaurants mostly.
This is possible only if they are at home. Now most of us Jain has to leave home for business trips, job or education. For such a class the Chovihar houses provide Jain food before sunset. Noble purpose behind running such houses is to help people following Jainism.
I attach herewith list of such houses in Mumbai available on net. Managing such houses is noble work of Dharmaprabhavana, I feel,
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can also fall in this category. Many doctors make it point to provide
their services to weaker section at free or reduced cost. The list is
endless. The thing needed is ready mind frame of all of us for such.
thing but it can protect tiny souls from water. Similarly to donate
unused wears in home to needy one also a good but needed one. On
road if some sharp objects like nail, blade or knife are noticed then
putting it on a safer place can ensure safety of next pedestrians. Thus
so many small things can be done to prove that a lamp of humanity
In so many cities in India people run "Roti Bank" tempo visits and collects waste food. Opposite to Jodhpur railway station, I saw 24x7
run concessional food thali and tea at a minimum token fee of Rs.10. In kitchen ladies can prefer to cut vegetables by hand instead of use of choppers. As such she can note tiny insects inside and initial little pain to vegetable. All put together is termed as Yatana care for others
A sticky note of "Namo Sidhhanam" at eating places at home or Derasar or Sthanak can easily remind to chat Mantra before food.
JAI MAHAVEER---------------!!!----------JAI JINEDRA------!!!.
Just give a thought to concept, options can be endless coming out.
If a devotee Shawak is old and desirous of taking Santara one can help to listen "Jinwani" and Aaloyana. Your efforts can help him to have good sentiments at the last hours or time of departure.
