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Jai Jinendra
Happy Diwali - Oshwal News
Many of you must have already realised that twelve months
have passed since we joyously celebrated the Pratishta
Mathosav at our Jinalay. My mind goes back to that time and I
recall how we all came together as a united force and made it
a memorable occasion. It makes me feel humbled and proud
that I represent such a fine community made up of people who
are kind, generous and so helpful. Together we can make all
our future dreams come true.
During the Paryushan Parva celebrations, my colleagues as
well as myself from the Executive Committee with our families
visited some of the Areas. We were welcomed with heart
warming hospitality and I would like to thank you all for your
all kind words and wishes.
This year North West Area had the pleasure of having the presence of Pujya Munishree
Jinchandraji Maharaj during the festival and the members within the Areas attended in
great numbers. Some Areas also benefited with an insight of Jain Dharma by his
discourses at these Areas after Paryushan. We were also fortunate to have him present
during the Dhaji Din, the first after Pratishta on 3rd September 2006. Guruji made the
whole event very special and moving for all those who were present.
The Executive Committee have decided to have the Formal Opening of our Jinalay on
Sunday 26 th August and Monday 27 th August 2007 (Bank Holiday weekend), after all the
works have been completed on the Landscape. Due to dry winter and also an unusually
dry summer the water authorities have imposed a hose ban. It appears that this type of
weather is going to be “normal”. The Executive Committee have decided to drill a bore
hole that can meet the needs of the Association. This will help to speed up the planting
of the trees and finish the Landscape around the Jinalay and the Bhavan Gham. By
summer 2007, our Jinalay Landscape will look marvellous. We will send out details in
March/April 2007 to allow members to take part in this historic event.
Remember, all that we think, say and do also has a long term effect on the intricate and
delicate web of the continuous existence of all beings. So let us acknowledge our own
responsibility, let us forgive and ourselves ask for forgiveness. On behalf of the
Executive Committee I would like to take this opportunity to beg forgiveness if we have
knowingly or unknowingly hurt anyone’s feelings through words, thoughts or actions.
Micchami Dukaddam.
Once again Diwali & New Year is upon us and it is a welcome pause to give thanks, take
stock of previous year’s challenges and plan ahead for the next year. Let us as members
resolve to play our part to forget our differences and unite together for the betterment of
our Association.
Finally my Colleagues on the Executive Committee join me in wishing all the members
and friends a VERY HAPPY DIWALI AND A PEACEFUL PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
Jai Oshwal
Ashwin Dharamshi Shah
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