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JAMMU: A book launch ceremony was held at S.S. Jain Sabha, Rani Park, Jammu, in the presence of hundreds of devotees.
The book, ‘Holy Tirthankars – In the Light of Heartfulness’, is authored by Revered Daaji (Kamlesh D. Patel), the Global Guide of the Shri Ram Chandra Mission/Heartfulness Institute.
Inspired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Revered Daaji compiled this spiritual work to present the lives of the 24 Holy Tirthankars through the lens of Heartfulness meditation techniques. The book uniquely highlights the sacred connection between each Tirthankar and a specific tree, known as the Deeksha Vriksha, under which they meditated and attained Kaivalya (liberation). Each tree carries its own botanical and medicinal significance, deepening the spiritual symbolism. The book also includes simple Heartfulness meditation practices accessible to all, making it a valuable guide for inner transformation. Additionally, the research work of B. Rathinasabapathy on the Holy Tirthankars has been translated from Tamil into English and beautifully integrated into the volume.
The Heartfulness Institute has taken a pledge to spread the timeless wisdom of the Holy Tirthankars to the youth, encouraging them to evolve spiritually through meditation and contribute to ecological balance by planting and preserving trees.
Adarsh Sharma, Regional Facilitator of the Heartfulness Institute (J&K), introduced the book to the gathering. A spiritually inspiring poem encapsulating the essence of the book was recited by Shreyansh Jain, State Yoga Commissioner & Chairman Indian Yoga Association.
The event was graced by the revered presence of Mahasadhvi Shri Kiran Ji Maharaj Sahib (Thane 8), Pramod Jain, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, M.J. Sharma (Former Additional Chief Conservator of Forests), R.C. Gupta, and Santosh Thakur (Working Committee, Heartfulness Institute), along with Suneel Jain, President, S.S. Jain Sabha.